Electronic Devices - Diode Applications

Exercise : Diode Applications - Filling the Blanks
6.
The x-intercept of the load line with the characteristic curve is determined by the ________.
load resistor
diode
source voltage and the load resistor
source voltage
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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7.
A germanium diode is approximated by ________ equivalent for voltages less than 0.3 V.
a short circuit
a series circuit
a parallel circuit
an open circuit
Answer: Option
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8.
A clamping network must have ________.
a capacitor
a diode
a resistive element
All of the above
Answer: Option
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9.
With the Zener diode in the "on" state, increasing IL will ________ IZ and ________IR.

decrease, increase
increase, decrease
decrease, keep the same level of
increase, keep the same level of
Answer: Option
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10.
A Zener diode is in a ________ impedance region in the forward bias while it has a ________ impedance region in the reverse bias.
very large, low
very large, very large
low, low
low, very large
Answer: Option
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