1. All of these gave excessive forward voltage drop at high currents. 2. It has a low forward voltage drop and a very fast switching action. 3. However, the p-type typically has a much lower forward voltage . 4. When sufficient forward voltage is applied, a current flows in the forward direction. 5. However, some distortion occurs due to the forward voltage drop of the diodes. 6. Or, more simply, using LEDs that all have the same forward voltage . 7. However, this resultant reduction in on-state forward voltage comes with several penalties: 8. The forward voltage drop in the conducting state translates into heat that must be dissipated. 9. The choice of the combination of the metal and semiconductor determines the forward voltage of the diode. 10. Forward-voltage triggering occurs when the anode cathode forward voltage is increased with the gate circuit opened.