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2022 · 28 Jun · Shift 2 · Q67
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Electronic Devices question

2022 · 28 Jun · Shift 2 · Q67

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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? JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 94 English
  1. A
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 94 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 94 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 94 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2022 (Online) 28th June Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 94 English Option 4
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Correct answer: D

The question refers to a circuit diagram and waveform figure, but the provided prompt does not include the actual circuit image or the input waveform/option waveforms. Since the behavior of the output across the diode depends completely on:

  1. how the diodes D1,D2D_1, D_2D1​,D2​ are connected,
  2. the polarity/orientation of each diode,
  3. where V0V_0V0​ is measured,
  4. the exact shape and amplitude of VinV_{in}Vin​,
  5. the option waveforms A–D,

it is not possible to derive the correct waveform uniquely from the text alone.

What would normally be done

For such a diode clipper/clamp circuit, the steps are:

  1. Identify diode orientation and determine when each diode is ON/OFF.
  2. Use the cut-in condition: VD≈0.6 V (when ON)V_D \approx 0.6\text{ V (when ON)}VD​≈0.6 V (when ON)
  3. For each interval of VinV_{in}Vin​:
    • if diode is OFF, analyze open-circuit behavior,
    • if diode is ON, replace it by a 0.6 0.6\,0.6V drop.
  4. Sketch V0V_0V0​ accordingly and compare with A–D.

But here the key data are missing

Because the circuit figure and options are absent, I cannot rigorously verify whether option D is correct.

Conclusion

With the information provided, the answer cannot be derived independently.

If you upload the circuit diagram and the option waveforms, I can solve it step-by-step and check whether D is correct.

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