Diode Clipper

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zaidqais

Joined Feb 14, 2009
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Hi Guys
I am studying electronics using the book ( electronic devices by floyd )
and i reached Diode Clipper but i didn't understand it very well



in the figure above i don't under stand why there is the 0.7 + volt in the positive part of Voltage out put (V out )

can you please explain it a little bit for me :)

Thank you
 

bertus

Joined Apr 5, 2008
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Hello,

Note that the backward voltage is also limited.
The diode will "breakdown" when the reverse voltage is higher than this breakdown voltage.

Just take a look at the attached datasheet for more terms used with diodes.

Greetings,
Bertus
 

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Wendy

Joined Mar 24, 2008
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Don't forget, there is another good electronics text book at this site. Sometimes it helps to come at it from different angle.
 
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