Introduction to Mouse Diode Functionality

What component is included in the mouse to prevent current from flowing in the wrong direction if the battery is inserted incorrectly?

• Resistor

• Capacitor

• Diode

• Transistor

What happens to the current flow once the diode starts to conduct?

The maximum value (I_F max) is quoted in the diode manufacturer's ________.

• diagram associated with it.

• user manual.

• warranty card.

• advertisement brochure.

In practice, what will a reverse biased diode not do completely?

Refer to the diagram. What does the graph illustrate about reverse current (I_R)?

Which letter on the diode characteristic represents the forward voltage drop (V_F)?

• A) A

• B) B

• C) C

• D) D

Which letter on the diode characteristic represents the reverse current (I_R)?

• A

• B

• C

• D

What is the function of a diode in a rectifier circuit?

• To allow current to flow in both directions

• To allow current to flow in one direction

• To increase the voltage

• To decrease the voltage

During which half-cycles of an AC waveform does the diode stop the current from flowing?

• Positive half-cycles

• Negative half-cycles

• Both half-cycles

• None of the above

How does a half-wave rectifier operate?

• It converts AC to DC by allowing only one half of the AC cycle to pass through.

• It converts DC to AC by allowing both halves of the AC cycle to pass through.

• It converts AC to DC by allowing both halves of the AC cycle to pass through.

• It converts DC to AC by allowing only one half of the AC cycle to pass through.