JEE Main20262 April 2026Morning ShiftPhysicsSemiconductorsActual
For the given circuit (shown in part (A)) the time dependent input voltage v_ in (t) and corresponding output v_o(t) are shown in part (B) and part (C), respectively. Identify the components that are used in the circuit between points X and Y.
Correct answer
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Step-by-step solution
Given: Input is an alternating voltage with peak values +20 V and -20 V. Output is clipped at +5 V and -5 V. The existing branch (given in circuit) contains an ideal diode (anode down) in series with a Zener diode ( V_z = 5 V). During negative half cycle: The ideal diode is forward-biased, and the Zener diode is reverse-biased. When |v_ in | > 5 V, the Zener breaks down, clipping the output at -5 V. So the existing branch handles the negative half cycle. During positive half cycle: The ideal diode in the existing b