6.6.1 - Iterative Method
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What is an iterative method?
💡 Hint: Think of how you could keep guessing a number until you find the correct one.
What voltage drop is commonly assumed for silicon diodes?
💡 Hint: Consider standard values you learn for electronic components.
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What is the primary use of the iterative method in circuit analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about what iterative means in mathematics.
True or False: A diode can be modeled as having high resistance when it is in the off state.
💡 Hint: Consider how diodes operate in both on and off states.
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Given a non-linear circuit with a silicon diode and components that include a 10kΩ resistor and a voltage supply of 5V, calculate the current and voltage under both iterative and piecewise linear models. Show all workings.
💡 Hint: Start from your initial guess and iterate while comparing results.
Design a simple series circuit using a diode and resistor, and analyze its behavior under different input voltages using both large signal and small signal equivalent circuits.
💡 Hint: Draw diagrams that illustrate circuit operations and use known values for calculations.
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