Question

a. Draw the I-V curve of an ideal diode.

b. Draw the I(decade) vs. V(linear) of a diode (use the manual for reference).

c. Underline all regions of operation of the diode in the linear scale (mark them on your drawing), explain briefly the reason behind each region.

d. Underline all regions of operation of the diode in the semilog scale (mark them on your drawing), explain briefly the reason behind each region.

e. What is the ideal diode equation and what does each parameter represents in that equation?

f. Derive the slope of the semilog I-V curve of the diode, assuming arbitrary 'n'.

g. What is the range of 'n' in all every mode of operation of the diode?

h. In which mode of operation can you determine the Rs of the diode? What is the equation used in order to find that resistance?

9. In which mode of operation is the Zener diode usually used and what is the most common application of Zener diode?

Answer 1

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