Electronic Devices Question 249

Question: Ge and Si diodes conduct at 0.3 V and 0.7 V respectively. In the following figure if Ge diode connection are reversed, the valve of V0 changes by

[Based on Roorkee 2000]

Options:

A) 0.2 V

B) 0.4 V

C) 0.6 V

D) 0.8 V

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Consider the case when Ge and Si diodes are connected as show in the given figure.

Equivalent voltage drop across the combination Ge and Si diode = 0.3 V

Therefore Current $ i=\frac{12-0.3}{5k\Omega }=2.34mA $

Output voltage V0 = Ri = 5 kW x 2.34 mA = 11.7 V

Now consider the case when diode connection are reversed.

In this case voltage drop across the diode’s combination = 0.7 V

Therefore Current $ i=\frac{12-0.7}{5k\Omega }=2.26mA $

$ V _{0}=iR=2.26mA\times 5k\Omega =11.3V $

Hence charge in the value of V0 = 11.7 -11.3 = 0.4 V



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