What is the importance of peak inverse voltage?



What is the importance of peak inverse voltage?..

Answer / Saumitra Kumar Mishra

Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) is the maximum reverse voltage that a diode or switch mode power supply can withstand without breaking down. PIV is crucial for ensuring safe operation and preventing damage to electronic components, as excessive reverse voltage can cause irreversible breakdown of the device.

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