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The voltage after which the diode current exponentially increases with forward bias is NOT known as ________(a) Offset voltage(b) Threshold potential(c) Firing potential(d) Peak forward voltageI have been asked this question in an interview.Question is taken from Voltage-Ampere Characteristics of Diode-1 in section Diode Circuit of Analog Circuits

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The CORRECT choice is (d) Peak forward voltage

The explanation: The voltage after which a diode increases rapidly is known as the offset voltage, THRESHOLD voltage, firing potential and cut-in voltage. Beyond this voltage, the forward bias voltage OVERCOMES the potential barrier and rapid CONDUCTION occurs.



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