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G6A05
What is the approximate forward threshold voltage of a silicon junction diode?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. 0.7 volts
A silicon junction diode begins to conduct at about 0.7 volts forward bias. Germanium diodes need only about 0.3 volts.
Tip: Silicon 0.7, germanium 0.3.