Advanced Qualification · A-002 Advanced components and circuits · A-002-002-005
What are the major ratings for junction diodes?
- A Maximum forward current and capacitance
- B Maximum reverse current and peak inverse voltage (PIV)
- C Maximum forward current and peak inverse voltage (PIV)
- D Maximum reverse current and capacitance
Correct answer: C — Maximum forward current and peak inverse voltage (PIV). From the official ISED question bank, verified word for word.
Why
A junction diode must handle how much current flows through it when conducting forward, and it must withstand the highest voltage applied in reverse without breaking down. The full explanation — and one for every question — is in Pro.
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