What is the approximate forward threshold voltage of a silicon junction diode?
Explanation
A silicon junction needs about 0.7 volts of forward bias before it conducts appreciably. The 0.3-volt figure belongs to germanium, which has a lower barrier.
A silicon junction needs about 0.7 volts of forward bias before it conducts appreciably. The 0.3-volt figure belongs to germanium, which has a lower barrier.