______ is the maximum reverse voltage that can be applied to the pn junction ______ to the junction.

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  1. Peak inverse voltage, without damage
  2. Barrier voltage, without damage
  3. Maximum power rating, damage
  4. Peak inverse voltage, with damage

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Option 1 : Peak inverse voltage, without damage
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Explanation:

Peak inverse voltage:

The peak inverse voltage rating of a diode may be defined as the maximum value of the reverse voltage that a PN-junction (or diode) can withstand without damaging (or destruction).

When the voltage applied to a diode is more than PIV, it is likely to result in breakdown at the junction.

Important Points

PIV for different rectifiers is shown below:

  • Half Wave rectifier: Vm
  • Full Wave centre tap rectifier: 2Vm
  • Full Wave Bridge rectifier: Vm

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