A silicon diode has a maximum allowable junction temperature of 150ºC __

A silicon diode has a maximum allowable junction temperature of 150ºC.

Find the maximum allowable power dissipation at 25ºC temperature if the diodes thermal resistance is 0.4 ºC/mW.

A. 238 mW
B. 313 mW
C. 600 mW
D. 117 mW

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Answer: B

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