Zener Diode as a Regulator Explained with Example
A Zener Diode is a special purpose diode used for voltage regulation in reverse bias. Zener diode work under breakdown region for typical operation. A minimum current of Zener …
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Voltage Multipliers: Voltage Doubler, Tripler and Quadrupler
Voltage Multipliers are electric circuits to increase the voltage by a factor of two, three or four in case of Voltage Doubler, Tripler or Quarple respectively. The Voltage multiplier …
Full Wave Bridge Rectifier operation with Capacitor Filter
The Bridge type full wave rectifier can convert an AC to DC by the mean of four diodes in such configuration that the output peak voltage remains equal to …
Halfwave Rectifier with Capacitor Filter and Ripple Factor Calculation
Rectifiers are the circuit which converts AC Voltage to DC voltage. The half wave rectifier is the simplest type of rectifier with a single diode. The output of the …
Forward & Reverse Bias of Diode Explained by V-I Characteristic Curves
A diode can be connected in forward and reverse bias with a source. In Forward bias connection, a diode conducts current like a closed switch. Where in reverse bias, …
Depletion Region formation in PN Junction diode and potential barrier
At the time of developing the PN junction diode, the depletion region is formed. Where free electrons and hole cross the conjunction between P- and N-region and recombine.
What is Intrinsic and Extrinsic SemiConductor: P and N-Type Explained
A semiconductor is a type of electrical material, which is used in electronic devices like PN junction diode, transistor and many more a replacement for a vacuum tube. The …
Difference between electrical conductor, semiconductor and insulator
Based on electrical resistivity, a material can be divided into three types: conductor, insulator, and semiconductor.
RL Circuit Transient: Inductor Charging and Discharging
In RL series circuit, during the inductor charging phase, the voltage across the inductor gradually decrease to zero and the current through the inductor goes to the maximum in …
What is inductor, inductance and How it store energy
An inductor is a passive circuit element which stores energy in the form of the magnetic field. Inductors are made of wrapped conducting wires or coil, to enhance the …