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The forward voltage drop across a silicon diode is about _______________?

Correct answer: D. 0.7 V

  • A. 2.5 V
  • B. 3 V
  • C. 10 V
  • D. 0.7 V

Explanation

A silicon pn-junction diode has a forward knee voltage of approximately 0.7 V at ordinary operating currents. The corresponding approximate value for germanium is 0.3 V.

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