Research how semiconductors, diodes, Zener diodes, transistors, and SCR are currently used in other electric aircraft under creation.
(1) Address the following questions in your original, primary posting:
(2) Based on your research, how could the possibility of a completely electric aircraft exist without this technology? Could it even fly without semiconductors being used?
(3)What are the major issues/concerns to developing and operating totally electric aircraft, for example, fire and battery life? Is it safe and reliable?
(4) What technological advancements have been made that could make the operation of a completely electric aircraft a greater reality? Could we design these aircraft without Zener diodes, silicon-controlled rectifiers, and transistors to make this work?
(5) What do you see as the biggest challenge/advantage for an aircraft designer in developing a totally electric aircraft?
Read the provided resources. You will find this reading about solid-state devices helpful.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook: General (FAA-H-8083-30A) (FAA/PDF)
Chapter 12: Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics
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