The voltage that must be less than the breakdown voltage of the diode as to prevent damage to the diode is the
A) peak inverse voltage.
B) maximum diode voltage.
C) reverse surge voltage.
D) maximum peak voltage.

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The peak inverse voltage (PIV) is the maximum voltage that can be applied to a diode in reverse bias without causing it to breakdown. If the voltage exceeds the PIV, the diode can be damaged. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the voltage applied to the diode is lower than its PIV to prevent damage. The other options, such as maximum diode voltage, reverse surge voltage, and maximum peak voltage, do not specifically refer to the voltage level that protects the diode from breakdown.

The Voltage That Must Be Less Than the Breakdown Voltage