If in a p-n junction diode, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output signal across RL will be

Question

If in a p-n junction diode, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output signal across RL will be (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

For negative potential, the diode becomes reverse biased whereas for positive potential diode is forward biased.
For

V_{i} < 0

, the diode is reverse biased and hence offer infinite resistance, so circut would be like as shown in Fig. (2) and

V_{0} = 0

For

V_{i} > 0

, the diode is forward biased and circuit would be as shown in Fig. (3) and

V_{0} = V_{i}

.

For Vi > 0, the diode is forward biased and circuit would be as shown in Fig. (3) and V0=Vi.

Q. If in a p−n junction diode, a square input signal of 10V is applied as shown, then the output signal across RL​ will be