What is meant by the PIV rating of a diode?

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Analog Electronics - Quiz(MCQ)

Maximum power allowable to a diode

Minimum potential required by a diode to reach conduction state

Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown

Maximum forward bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown

Correct Answer : Option (C) : Maximum reverse bias potential which can be applied across a diode without breakdown

Explanation : PIV rating indicates the maximum allowable reverse bias voltage which can be safely applied to a diode. If a reverse potential is greater than PIV rating then the diode will enter reverse breakdown region.

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