Forward voltage Vf for diode...

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Externet

Joined Nov 29, 2005
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Hi.
Assuming 300mVf for a germanium diode D; how does rectification work on a 1 microvolt antenna signal ?

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DickCappels

Joined Aug 21, 2008
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Just to add to AalbertHall's explanation, the forward voltage specification applies to a specific current and temperature. This is true of all rectifier types as far as I know and can imagine.
 

crutschow

Joined Mar 14, 2008
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A diode has an exponential relation between forward voltage and current, so will still conduct current at anything above zero volts.
The given "typical" forward voltages of diodes are usually at around a mA of so of current.
 
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