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Definitions for "Peak Inverse Voltage"
Keywords:  piv, biased, diode, inverse, prv
Related Terms: Inrush current, Voltage drop, Vac, Vdc, Peak current, Operating voltage, Peak voltage, Open-circuit voltage, Open circuit voltage, I-v curve, Inductive load, Zener diode, Voltage multiplier, Amperage, Clamping voltage, Surge current, Current source, Bias, Load current, Negative resistance, Amperes, Quiescent current, Volt-amperes, Dv/dt, Normal mode voltage, Rated voltage, Resistive load, Vom, Low voltage, Surge, Voltage spike, Spike , Varistor, Rectifier, Input impedance, Ohm's law, Ocv, Milliamps, Bias current, Metal oxide varistor, Amp , Direct current, Surge protectors, Current , Volts, Ferroresonance, Electromotive force, Mov, Amps, Voltage
The peak amplitude voltage existing on a rectifier with a polarity opposite to that causing conduction.
electroline.com.au
The maximum reverse-biased voltage which a semiconductor is rated to handle safely. Exceeding the peak inverse rating can result in junction breakdown and device destruction.
comdel.com
The maximum reverse bias that a diode will be exposed to in a circuit.
robotics101.net
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