5.1.6. Iterative Procedure

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define KCL.

   Hint

   Think about currents at a junction.

2. 2.

   What does KVL state?

   Hint

   Consider how voltages rise and drop in a loop.

3. 3.

   What is KCL?

   • The sum of voltages in a loop.
   • The sum of currents entering equals the sum of currents leaving.
   • The total energy in a circuit.

   Hint

   It relates to what happens at circuit junctions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Diode current is linear.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about the shape of the current-voltage curve for a diode.

5. 5.

   Given a circuit with Vin of 5V and R of 1kΩ, estimate the current through a diode with a saturation current of 5 * 10^-12 A over three iterations.

   Hint

   Start with zero voltage and apply the diode equation step-wise.

6. 6.

   Graph a non-linear circuit with multiple components to identify stable intersections.

   Hint

   Utilize both pull-up and pull-down characteristics when drawing the graphs.