Glossary Definition for 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.

Synonyms

• Reverse Breakdown Voltage
• peak reverse voltage
• PIV
• PRV

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