Calculate the value of output voltage`V_(0)` and I if the Si diode and the Ge diode conduct at 0.7 V and 0.3V respectively, in the circuit given in Fig. If now Ge diode connections are reversed, what will be the new values of `V_(0)` and I.

Explanation

`V_(0)=23-0.3=11.7 V rArr` Current `I=(V)/(R_(L))=(11.7)/(5 xx 10^(3))=2.34 mA`
On reversing the connection of Ge diode the output voltage
`V_(0)=12-0.7 =11.3 V`
The current in load `I'=(V'_(0))/(R_(L))=(11.3)/(5 xx 10^(3))=2.26 mA`
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