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Discussion Forum : Semiconductor Diodes - General Questions (Q.No. 31)
Semiconductor Diodes
31.
Which of the following ratings is true?
Si diodes have higher PIV and narrower temperature ranges than Ge diodes.
Si diodes have higher PIV and wider temperature ranges than Ge diodes.
Si diodes have lower PIV and narrower temperature ranges than Ge diodes.
Si diodes have lower PIV and wider temperature ranges than Ge diodes.
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Mahatma said:   7 years ago
Temperature Range:

Silicon Diode: 150C - 200C.
Germaniun: 75C - 90C.
Rao said:   9 years ago
What about temperature range?
Adhira said:   1 decade ago
The peak inverse voltage (PIV) is the specified maximum voltage that a diode rectifier can block.

The silicon diodes have higher PIV of 1000v.

The Ge diodes have lower PIV around 400V.
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