Peak Inverse Voltage
What is Peak Inverse Voltage?
Definition
Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) or Peak Reverse Voltage (PRV) refer to the maximum voltage a diode or other device can withstand in the reverse-biased direction before breakdown. Also may be called Reverse Breakdown Voltage.
Note that PIV is also an abbreviation for FIPS 201 Personal Identity Verification.
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