What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode? a) Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown b) Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown c) Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state d) Maximum power allowable to a diode

What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode? a) Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown b) Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown c) Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state d) Maximum power allowable to a diode

Electric Motor Control

10th Edition

ISBN:9781133702818

Author:Herman

Publisher:Herman

Chapter59: Motor Startup And Troubleshooting Basics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12SQ: How is a solid-state diode tested? Explain.

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