6.1.4 - Piece-wise Linear Model
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Define the Piece-wise Linear Model.
💡 Hint: Think about how we simplify curves.
What is a non-linear circuit?
💡 Hint: Consider real-world components.
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What does the Piece-wise Linear Model help to approximate?
💡 Hint: Focus on the type of components it assists with.
True or False: Iterative methods guarantee an exact solution.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of estimates.
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Design a piece-wise linear model for a diode with specific forward voltage and reverse bias characteristics, and discuss its limitations.
💡 Hint: Focus on both operational regions.
How would the small signal equivalent circuit change if the diode characteristics were non-linear beyond a specific input range?
💡 Hint: Think about effects of large inputs.
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