Q79 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (28 Jun Shift 2) · Physics

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?

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  • A
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  • B
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  • C
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  • Correct answer
    D
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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 

Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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