there is no forward breakdown voltage for any diode

forward breakover voltage is slightly smaller than reverse breakdown voltage

The critical value of the voltage, at which the breakdown of a P-N junction diode occurs is called the breakdown voltage.The breakdown voltage depends on the width of the depletion region, which, in turn, depends on the doping level. The junction offers almost zero resistance at the breakdown point.

After breakdown voltage is reached in a zener diode the current increases drastically.

The breakdown voltage of an insulator is the minimum voltage that makes it partially conductive electrically. On the other hand, the breakdown voltage in a diode refers to the minimum reverse voltage to cause it to conduct in reverse.

It is the rated test voltage that will not cause insulation breakdown.

All diodes have a tiny voltage when current flows in a 'forward' direction. And a Reverse Breakdown voltage when current tries to flow in a reverse direction resulting in a high voltage. That current does not flow until voltage exceeds its breakdown number.

Regular diodes have a reverse breakdown voltage that is somewhere above a number, For example a 1N4002 has a Reverse Breakdown Voltage somewhere above 100 volts.

A Zener diode is constructed so that its Reverse Breakdown voltage is clearly defined and accurate. For example Reverse Breakdown voltage for a 1N4733 is 5.1 volts. A !N4734 is 5.6 volts.

One voltage is greater in thyristor whether forward breakover or reverse breakdown voltage. The greater of the two voltages in thyristor is forward breakover voltage.

The reverse breakdown voltage of the 1N4007 diode is 1000 volts.

A: ZENERS are nothing else then regular diode that have a very predictable reverse breakdown voltage of xx volts. This voltage can be used to limit the input voltage or regulate on it.

A: Both diodes have the same curve in the forward direction however if the zener voltage is reverse it will breakdown at a particular voltage and remain conducting at the voltage. A regular diode will not do that the to voltage will fold back after breakdown to any voltage

Yes. The intended use of a zener diode is to be reverse biased at the breakdown voltage. In this mode, the zener has high slope in the current to voltage curve, making it a good choice for voltage regulation.

A: 1N400X signify a power rectifier series the last the X define the reverse voltage breakdown sustainable capability A 1N4001 is for example a 50V reverse voltage breakdown A 1N4007 is a 1000V reverse voltage breakdown

It is about 0.7 volt for Silicon diodes.

It is stated that one of the voltage is greater in thyristor whether it be forward breakover or reverse breakdown voltage. It is also stated that the greater of the 2 voltages in thyristor is the forward breakover voltage.

Avalanche breakdown in Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs) refers to the rapid increase in current flow through the device due to high reverse voltage. This phenomenon occurs when the reverse voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage of the SCR, causing a sudden breakdown of the junction and a rapid increase in current flow. Avalanche breakdown can damage the SCR if not properly controlled.

I depends on the voltage.

Breakdown voltage is far greater than barrier potential.

silicon:-

break-down voltage :- 5v - 450 v

barrier potential ;- 0.5v to 0.7 V

Zener breakdown is the phenomena wherein the Zener diode experiences reverse breakdown at a much lower voltage than a normal diode, which may breakdown in excess of 100 volts, depending on the type. This is useful because the Zener will hold the same voltage after breakdown, regardless of the input voltage, making them excellent for voltage controlled switches and references.

Two names for practically the same condition. Peak inverse is name whereby the maximum voltage can be sustained. Breakdown is actually the point where a reverse voltage is reached and reverse breakdown has occurred

A Zener diode doesn't allow almost any current to flow below a certain voltage. Above this voltage (the breakdown voltage), the amount of current that can flow is almost unlimited; meaning that the device acts as an "open" for lower voltages, and as a "short" for higher voltages.

The air breakdown voltage is important in electrical engineering because it determines the maximum voltage that can be applied across a gap before the air breaks down and conducts electricity. This is crucial for designing and operating electrical systems safely and efficiently, as exceeding the breakdown voltage can lead to equipment damage or electrical hazards.

The breakdown voltage point for a Zener diode is 17 volts

The breakdown voltage of a diode is the minimum voltage at which it conducts in both directions. If you have a 100-volt rectifier diode (1N4002) and you wire it into a 110v circuit, it will flow current in both directions and you'll get no rectification.

The breakdown voltage of air is the minimum voltage required to cause a spark to jump through the air. It is typically around 3,000 to 30,000 volts per centimeter, depending on factors like humidity and air pressure.

A normal diode with reverse voltage in excess of its rated breakdown voltage could fail. Resistance could be high (blown open) or low (shorted).

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Yes they can but there are pitfalls.

A normal diode will have a high reverse breakdown voltage. A zener has a relatively low breakdown voltage (its "zener"voltage).

If a zener diode is used as a rectifier it must have a zener voltage at least twice the peak of the applied a.c.

A DIODE will breakdown at a certain reverse voltage if RMS VOLTAGE IS SPECIFIED THEN the actual voltage will be RMS volts times 1.41

This space is for answering "http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_does_voltage_remain_constant_in_the_reverse_breakdown_region_in_a_zener_diode" Why does voltage remain constant in the reverse breakdown region in a zener diode?

when the p-n junction is heavily doped p-n junction diode has very sharp breakdown voltage.

By Varying the impurity concentration

50V or larger

A: 6.2 volts for zeners are very sharp. Lower then that the knee is sloppy and above the sharpness decreases. A 3,2 v zener maybe nothings more then diodes in series, The sharpness of the knee is more pronounced into Vbe breakdown of transistors however the voltage cannot be predicted

The breakdown voltage of a diode, such as a Zener diode, can be controlled by adjusting its doping concentration during the manufacturing process. By increasing the doping concentration, the breakdown voltage decreases, and vice versa. This allows for precise control over the voltage at which the diode begins to conduct in the reverse-biased direction. Additionally, the physical size and structure of the diode can also impact its breakdown voltage characteristics.

Drain-to-source breakdown voltage (BVdss) should not change appreciably until the gate-to-source voltage (Vgs) approaches the device's threshold voltage (Vth). In that case, the drain to source voltage becomes the product of the drain-to-source current (Ids) and the device's on-state resistance (Rds-on) at the given Vgs.

a diode and it has a constant voltage across it

ANSWER: acts as a voltage regulator if enough current flows to create a breakdown voltage.

A: THAT IS CORRECT a diode conducts only one way that is why it is called a semiconductor Reversing the voltage no current will flow until breakdown.

zener diode is a special type of pn junction diode that work in breakdown region .

There are two types of brekdowns in zener i.e avlanche breakdown and zener breakdown depending on the doping concentration.

A zener diode in an on state can be considered as a voltage source ,equal to its zener voltage n hence act as an voltage regulator

Normally too higher voltage burns the diode.

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by reverse breakdown voltage & forward current capacity

Avalanche is when you surpass the negative bias voltage threshold and the zener breaks, thermal breakdown would be putting too much current or voltage across the zener and burning it out.

People have used a ballast for current regulation and you can use a breakdown diode for voltage regulation.

A Germanium diode has a much lower breakdown voltage than a silicone diode.

The essential guideline behind the working of a zener diode lies in the reason for breakdown for a diode in converse one-sided condition. Typically there are two sorts of breakdown-Zener and Avalanche.

1.) Zener Breakdown

This sort of breakdown happens for a converse inclination voltage between 2 to 8V. Indeed, even at this low voltage, the electric field power is sufficiently solid to apply a power on the valence electrons of the molecule such that they are isolated from the cores. This outcomes in development of portable electron gap sets, expanding the stream of current over the gadget.

This sort of separate happens regularly for profoundly doped diode with low breakdown voltage and bigger electric field. As temperature builds, the valence electrons acquire vitality to disturb from the covalent bond and less measure of outside voltage is needed. Hence zener breakdown voltage diminishes with temperature.

2.) Torrential slide breakdown:

This kind of breakdown happens at the converse inclination voltage over 8V and higher. It happens for delicately doped diode with vast breakdown voltage. As minority charge bearers stream over the gadget, they have a tendency to crash into the electrons in the covalent bond and reason the covalent bond to upset. As voltage expands, the active vitality of the electrons additionally increments and the covalent bonds are all the more effectively upset, creating an increment in electron opening sets. The torrential slide breakdown voltage increments with temperature.

Oh, what a happy little question! To differentiate between Zener and avalanche diodes, you can look at their voltage ratings. A Zener diode typically has a lower voltage rating, like 6.2V, while an avalanche diode usually has a higher voltage rating, like 24V. Just remember, each diode has its own special purpose and they all bring joy to our electronic landscapes.

An ordinary diode is designed to have a high breakdown voltage, causing it to experience avalanche breakdown when the reverse bias voltage surpasses its breakdown voltage. In contrast, a Zener diode is engineered with a specific doping profile that allows it to exhibit Zener breakdown at lower voltages by enabling electron tunneling across the depletion region. This fundamental difference in design leads to the distinct breakdown behaviors in each type of diode.

A diode is not an amplifier. It is a rectifier with asymmetrical voltage breakdown voltages. Usually the forward voltage is around 0.6V to 0.7V (silicon), and the reverse voltage is smaller than breakdown voltage, which is much higher. A transistor can be used as an amplifier, by taking into account the fact that the voltage breakdown curves vary, usually collector-emitter, as a function of some other current, usually base-emitter, but this depends on the class of the amplifier and whether or not the transistor is driven into saturation.