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jayhills49

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To forward bias a silicon diode ________.
◦ The voltage at the anode must exceed the voltage at the cathode by 0.5 to 0.7 volt
◦ The voltage at the cathode must exceed the voltage at the anode by 0.3 to 0.5 volt
◦ The voltage at the anode must exceed the voltage at the cathode by 0.3 to 0.5 volt
◦ The anode must be connected to a resistor (300-500 ohms) and 12.0 volts, with the cathode also connected to 12.0 volts



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Marked as best answer by jayhills49 on Aug 13, 2021

brittiany.barnes

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Reply #1 on: Aug 13, 2021
The voltage at the anode must exceed the voltage at the cathode by 0.5 to 0.7 volt




jayhills49

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Reply 2 on: Aug 13, 2021
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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