What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode? a) Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown b) Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown c) Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state d) Maximum power allowable to a diode
What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode? a) Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown b) Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown c) Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state d) Maximum power allowable to a diode
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What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode?
a) Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown
b) Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown
c) Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state
d) Maximum power allowable to a diode
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