Electronic Devices - Diode Applications

Exercise : Diode Applications - Filling the Blanks
11.
The full-wave voltage doubler provides ________ filtering action than (as) the half-wave voltage doubler.
better
poorer
the same
None of the above
Answer: Option
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12.
Once the Zener diode is in the "on" state, VZ is always ________ VL.

larger than
smaller than
the same as
None of the above
Answer: Option
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13.
The absence of the Si or Ge and VD label on a diode denotes ________ notation.
approximate model
ideal model
exact model
None of the above
Answer: Option
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14.
Zener diodes are used in regulator networks to ________.
generate voltage
consume power
maintain a fixed voltage across the load resistor
protect the load
Answer: Option
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15.
For the ideal diode the transition between states will occur at the point on the characteristic curve when VD = ________ V and ID = ________ A.
0.3, 0
0, 0
0.7, 0
0.7, 0.3
Answer: Option
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