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Which diode should be used in a circuit for more then 2 amp current?
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∙ 13y ago
A diode that is rated for more than 2 amps.
You also have to consider the expected reverse voltage breakdown voltage.
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What is the output of a diode can be?
A diode itself has no input or output.The circuit containing the diode usually has an input and an output, maybe even more than one of each. The output of this circuit will depend on far more than the diode as well as depending on the type of diode used.Theoretically: if a diode is connected across the secondary output of a stimulated transformer, you would read a half wave at the frequency of the source across diode.Such a circuit would cause any real diode to explode due to lack of any current limiting and the resulting high power dissipation in the diode.Hence "Theoretical". That's kind of what "Theoretical" means.
What is the purpose of a current limiting resistor in a diode circuit?
Diodes are rated to use a certain amount of current. If you go over that amount, it will eventually destroy the device, how long it takes to destroy the device depends on how much more current you are running through it than it is rated at.
What property of a diode enables it to convert ac to dc?
A diode allows electrons to pass only in one direction. During the negative half cycle of an alternating current the diode will not allow electron current to pass. It is like a one way valve. This property of diode enables it to convert AC into pulsated DC
What circuit is a circuit in which electrical current has more than one path to follow?
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What is the difference between diode and resistors?
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What is the difference between electric diode and electronic diode?
Not sure of your context. A diode is a diode. One artificial distinction might be that an electric diode refers to a diode used in a higher power application with more current where an electronic diode might be found on a circuit board as part of an electronic lower power application.
What is the output of a diode can be?
A diode itself has no input or output.The circuit containing the diode usually has an input and an output, maybe even more than one of each. The output of this circuit will depend on far more than the diode as well as depending on the type of diode used.Theoretically: if a diode is connected across the secondary output of a stimulated transformer, you would read a half wave at the frequency of the source across diode.Such a circuit would cause any real diode to explode due to lack of any current limiting and the resulting high power dissipation in the diode.Hence "Theoretical". That's kind of what "Theoretical" means.
What is the purpose of a current limiting resistor in a diode circuit?
Diodes are rated to use a certain amount of current. If you go over that amount, it will eventually destroy the device, how long it takes to destroy the device depends on how much more current you are running through it than it is rated at.
What is the importance of the reverse-to-forward resistance ratio of a diode?
to determine the comparison of resistance value of both forward and reverse diode . The more the resistance the lower the current , the lower the resistance the higher the current . When reverse bias , the resistance is high and it acts in open circuit and the reverse current is very small that can be neglected . When forward bias , the resistance is low and it acts as short circuit and the forward current is increasing as the voltage supply is higher .
How does a diode shorted?
due to high voltage across the diode ie more than piv of the diode or current flows more than maximum allowed range of diode.
What happens if the temperature of a diode increases?
When the amount of current passing through a circuit increases, it generally increases the temperature, and consequently the resistance. Simply stated, it is harder for the current to pass through the circuit if the temperature increases. The Large Hadron Collider uses superconductors to pass current to its electromagnets. A superconductor passes current through its circuit materials with almost no resistance at all, generally by supercooling the circuit materials.
What property of a diode enables it to convert ac to dc?
A diode allows electrons to pass only in one direction. During the negative half cycle of an alternating current the diode will not allow electron current to pass. It is like a one way valve. This property of diode enables it to convert AC into pulsated DC
What is the difference between diode and resistors?
the resistance of a diode is .4 ohms is made of tantalum or .7 ohms if made of silicon. ANSWER: THE RESISTANCE OF A DIODE IS SIMPLY V/I the impedance however is defines by Boltzmann constant
What circuit is a circuit in which electrical current has more than one path to follow?
A circuit that has more than one path for the current to flow is a parallel circuit. The circuit must have two or more paths to be considered parallel. A circuit that has only one current path through multiple components is a series circuit.
What is a circuit with two or more branches for current to flow called?
Parallel circuit
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Just a guess as I can't see your circuit, but this is one way sometimes used to suppress the inductive kickback when current to the coil is turned off. I'd have to see the circuit to give a more definite answer.
What type of an electrical circuit has more than one current branch?
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