In the given circuit the input voltage V in   is shown in figure. The cut-in voltage of p - n junction…

In the given circuit the input voltage Vin  is shown in figure. The cut-in voltage of p-n junction diode (D1 or D2) is 0.6 V. Which of the following output voltage V0 waveform across the diode is correct?

Solution

During the positive half cycle of the input waveform, diode D1 is forward biased and diode D2 is reverse biased. Here 0.6 V appears across the output as the diode is conducting. During negative half cycle the diode D1 is reverse biased and D2 is forward biased, so, -0.6 V appears across the output as the diode is conducting in negative direction. This circuit can be used as a voltage limiter. This circuit will not allow any voltage above 0.6 Vand below -0.6 V.

Hence, the output waveform is 

Asked in: JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2)

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