Practice Exponential Diode Model (Shockley Diode Equation) - 1.3.3.3 | Module 1: Foundations of Analog Circuitry and Diode Applications | Analog Circuits
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1.3.3.3 - Exponential Diode Model (Shockley Diode Equation)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does IS represent in the Shockley Diode Equation?

💡 Hint: Think about current flow when voltage is reversed.

Question 2

Easy

What is the thermal voltage, VT, at room temperature?

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between temperature and thermal energy.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

In the Shockley Diode Equation, what does ID represent?

  • Diode voltage
  • Diode current
  • Reverse saturation current

💡 Hint: Look at the equation components to find what each element represents.

Question 2

True or False: The value of thermal voltage increases with temperature.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how temperature affects energy.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Calculate the current flowing through a diode for given parameters: IS = 5nA, η = 1.5, and VD = 0.7V. What does this current signify in terms of practical application?

💡 Hint: Compute the value after ensuring you know how to define VT in your conditions.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of designing a rectifier circuit using a diode with a high ideality factor versus one with a low factor.

💡 Hint: Consider how real measurements will show different results in long-term applications.

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