Reverse Characteristics

Using the necessary circuit diagram, show how the V-I characteristics of a p-n junction are obtained in (i) forward biasing (ii) Reverse biasing. How are these characteristics made use of in rectification?

Using the necessary circuit diagram, show how the V-I characteristics of a p-n junction are obtained in (i) forward biasing (ii) Reverse biasing. How are these characteristics made use of in rectification?

Draw the circuit arrangement for studying the V - I characteristics of a p-n junction diode in (i) forward and (ii) reverse bias. Briefly explain how the typical V - I characteristics of a diode are obtained and draw these characteristics.

What is junction diode ? How is depletion layer formed ? Draw its forward and reverse bias characteristics by showing biasing of diodes ?

In which one of the following devices the reverse biased characteristics of a p-n junction diode are used?