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i connected a diode to a 4 volt battery. in 1 direction the diode passes 4 volts. in the other direction the diode passes 1.9 volts. is this normal? shouldn't the diode pass 0 volts in the other direction?
Huh ? Do you mean: I measure 4V across the diode ?David lopez said:in 1 direction the diode passes 4 volts
And an infinite current, but only if it is an ideal diode.David lopez said:shouldn't the diode pass 0 volts in the other direction?
You would do that if you wanted to measure the current through the diode -- is that why you used the term 'passes 1.9 V'.David lopez said:through the diode then into the multimeter
What is a happening is that the voltmeter has a high resistance - they are meant to. In the reverse direction, the diode also has a high resistance but not high enough to drop the reading very much.David lopez said:i connected a diode to a 4 volt battery. in 1 direction the diode passes 4 volts. in the other direction the diode passes 1.9 volts. is this normal? shouldn't the diode pass 0 volts in the other direction?
Put the terminals of the meter on each side of the diode. You hardly need a schematic for that.David lopez said:can you post a schematic of how to measure the voltage across the diode, just the diode.
David lopez said:can you post a schematic of how to measure the voltage across the diode, just the diode.
A diode is an electronic component that allows current to flow in only one direction. It consists of a semiconductor material with two terminals, an anode and a cathode.
Yes, a diode can pass voltage in both directions, but it depends on the type of diode. Some diodes, such as Zener diodes, are designed to allow current to flow in both directions when a certain voltage is reached.
A diode passes voltage in both directions due to its unique construction. It has a P-N junction, which is a boundary between two types of semiconductor material. When the diode is forward biased, meaning the anode is connected to a higher voltage than the cathode, the junction allows current to flow. When the diode is reverse biased, meaning the anode is connected to a lower voltage than the cathode, the junction acts as an insulator and does not allow current to flow.
The purpose of a diode passing voltage in both directions is to protect electronic circuits from reverse polarity. It also allows for certain types of circuits, such as AC to DC converters, to function properly.
Yes, there are limitations to a diode passing voltage in both directions. One limitation is that the voltage must not exceed the maximum rating of the diode, otherwise it can cause damage. Additionally, the reverse breakdown voltage of the diode must not be exceeded, as it can lead to current leakage and potential damage to the circuit.