Diodes Quiz

What is a Small Signal Diode?

• Device with disproportional characteristics whose applications are mainly involved at high frequency and very low current applications

• Increases the forward current carrying capacity

• Implements the reverse biased principle and reaches breakdown condition when a certain voltage is achieved.

• Used in power supplies, battery chargers, and other applications where DC voltage is required

What is a Rectifier Diode?

• Device with disproportional characteristics whose applications are mainly involved at high frequency and very low current applications

• Increases the forward current carrying capacity

• Implements the reverse biased principle and reaches breakdown condition when a certain voltage is achieved.

• Used in power supplies, battery chargers, and other applications where DC voltage is required

What is a Zener Diode?

• Device with disproportional characteristics whose applications are mainly involved at high frequency and very low current applications

• Increases the forward current carrying capacity

• Implements the reverse biased principle and reaches breakdown condition when a certain voltage is achieved.

• Used in power supplies, battery chargers, and other applications where DC voltage is required

This diode emits light when the diode is _________ biased

Rectifier diodes are typically made of materials like silicon, and have a larger _______ area than signal diodes.