5.1.8. Conclusion and Next Steps

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does KCL stand for?

   Hint

   What law talks about currents at junctions?

2. 2.

   Name one method for analyzing non-linear circuits.

   Hint

   Think of how you might draw and compare curves or iterate values.

3. 3.

   What does KVL stand for?

   • Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
   • Kirchhoff's Variable Law
   • Keller's Voltage Law

   Hint

   Think about closed circuits!

4. 4.

   True or False: The iterative method can always guarantee convergence.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What might happen if the wrong approach is taken?

5. 5.

   Given a diode characteristic with a reverse saturation current of 10^-12 A and a thermal voltage of 25 mV, derive the small signal model around a DC operating point of 1V.

   Hint

   Focus on the slope of the I-V function near the operating point.

6. 6.

   Analyze the convergence behavior of an iterative method starting with a negative initial guess for a diode voltage.

   Hint

   What is the expected behavior of a diode at negative bias?