In your own tought please help me understand by explaining the following : 1.How will you determine the anode and the cathode terminals of a diode if there are no markings on the diode? 2.What conditions identify a defective diode? 3.Is it possible for the current to flow in a diode when reverse-biased? Explain. 4. What is the connection between forward and reverse biase?

In your own tought please help me understand by explaining the following : 1.How will you determine the anode and the cathode terminals of a diode if there are no markings on the diode? 2.What conditions identify a defective diode? 3.Is it possible for the current to flow in a diode when reverse-biased? Explain. 4. What is the connection between forward and reverse biase?

Electric Motor Control

10th Edition

ISBN:9781133702818

Author:Herman

Publisher:Herman

Chapter59: Motor Startup And Troubleshooting Basics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12SQ: How is a solid-state diode tested? Explain.

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