Draw the circuit diagram of a p-n junction diode in (i) forward biasing and (ii) reverse biasing. Also draw its I-V characteristics in the two cases.
Ans.
the circuit diagrams and the corresponding I-V characteristics for a p-n junction diode in forward and reverse biasing:
(i) Forward Biasing:
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Circuit Diagram:
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(+) ---->----|>----(-)
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I-V Characteristics:
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^
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| Forward Bias
|
I |
| |
| |
| |
|_______|______ Voltage (V)
(ii) Reverse Biasing:
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Circuit Diagram:
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(+) ----|<----(-)
-
I-V Characteristics:
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| Reverse Bias
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|
|
I _|______ Voltage (V)
|______|