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Germanium diodes have an edge over silicon in low-voltage circuits due to their:
AHigher melting point
BLower forward voltage
CLarger reverse current
DHigher band gap
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lower forward voltage
A germanium diode needs a smaller forward voltage to conduct, wasting less of a low supply.
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