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Transcribed Image Text:Q2/ (a) Given Pmax = 14 mW for each diode of Fig. , detemine the maximum current rating
of each diode (using the approximate equivalent model).
(b) Determine Imax for Vmax = 160 V.
(c) Detemine the current through each diode at Vimax using the results of part (b).
(e) If only one diode were present, determine the diode current and compare it to the
maximum rating.
160 V
4.7 kQ
56 k2
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