Diodes and Applications - Technical MCQs

Q1:

The peak inverse voltage (PIV) for the diode in the give circuit equals ___.

A 3 V

B 2.3 V

C 0 V

D 6 V

ANS:A - 3 V

The peak inverse voltage is the maximum voltage the diode hold when it is reverse bias. So, maximum voltage there is 3V which drops across the diode during negative half cycle.