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V-I Characteristics for a P-N Junction Diode

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The minimum forward biased voltage required for a diode to conduct is called:

Forward saturation voltage

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Threshold voltage

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Reverse saturation voltage

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Solution

The correct option is B Threshold voltage
The minimum forward bias voltage required for a diode to conduct is called threshold voltage. Threshold voltage is the voltage above which current increases very rapidly with applied voltage.

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