6.4.1 - Using the Model in Circuits
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Practice Questions
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What is the forward voltage drop for a silicon diode?
💡 Hint: Consider common values for silicone diodes.
Name one disadvantage of using iterative methods.
💡 Hint: Think about how quickly you want to reach a solution.
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What is the main purpose of iterative methods in circuit analysis?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of an iterative process.
True or False: A piecewise linear model can only be used for diodes in the on state.
💡 Hint: Remember the segments of the piecewise method.
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Analyze a circuit with a diode characterized by a cutting voltage of 0.7V, using both large signal and small signal approximations. How do your results differ?
💡 Hint: Apply the models step by step.
Given a piecewise linear model with specific slopes for a diode under both forward and reverse bias, derive the relationships governing current and voltage.
💡 Hint: Refer back to your definitions of slopes.
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