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Characteristics of an Ideal Diode – How They Determine the On and Off States in Electronic Circuits

An ideal diode starts conducting from 0V in a forward bias condition.

It offers zero resistance the moment (T=0) it conducts. So the forward voltage drop is zero.

It provides infinitely large resistance in reverse bias conditions. So, ideally, it is open.

Ideal diode act as a ON/OFF switch

Ideal diode current voltage graph

FAQ Set:

Q1: What is an ideal diode?

An ideal diode is a theoretical diode that conducts current perfectly in one direction (forward-biased) with zero resistance and blocks current completely in the reverse direction.

Q2: What are the key characteristics of an ideal diode?

  • Zero Forward Voltage Drop: Allows current to flow without any voltage loss.

  • Infinite Reverse Resistance: No current flows when reverse-biased.

  • Instantaneous Switching: Changes between on (forward) and off (reverse) states immediately.

Q3: How does a diode determine the on state?

A diode is in the on state (forward-biased) when the anode voltage is higher than the cathode voltage, allowing current to flow through the device.

Q4: How does a diode determine the off state?

A diode is in the off state (reverse-biased) when the cathode voltage is higher than the anode voltage, preventing current from flowing.

Q5: Are ideal diodes real?

No, ideal diodes are theoretical. Real diodes have small forward voltage drops (0.3–0.7 V for silicon) and minimal leakage current in reverse bias.

Q6: Why is understanding the ideal diode important?

It helps simplify circuit analysis, design rectifiers, and understand switching behaviour in electronic devices.

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