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daniel08 said:Dear Experts.
I like to confirm that operation principle of the attached circuit.
1. what do diodes facing opposite each other do?
2. how to calculate v2 voltage?
Please could you comment on this?
Thanks very much.
Diodes that are facing opposite each other are typically used to protect electronic circuits from reverse voltage or backflow of current. This is because diodes only allow current to flow in one direction, so having them facing opposite directions ensures that any reverse voltage is blocked.
Yes, diodes facing opposite directions can also be used in logic gates and other electronic circuits to control the flow of current and create different output signals based on the inputs.
No, the diodes do not have to be the same type. In fact, using different types of diodes may be necessary for certain applications, such as using a Zener diode to regulate voltage in one direction and a regular diode to block reverse voltage.
If one of the diodes fails, the other diode will continue to function as normal and protect the circuit from any reverse voltage. However, it is important to regularly check and replace faulty diodes to ensure proper functioning of the circuit.
Yes, diodes facing opposite directions can be used in AC circuits to convert the alternating current into direct current by blocking the negative half of the AC signal. This is commonly seen in power rectifiers and other electronic devices that require DC power.