EE3121 Electronic Circuits I

Tutorial – 3
 Example 1
For the network of Fig., determine Vdc and sketch Vo
 Example 2
Assuming an ideal diode, sketch vi, vd, and id for the
half-wave rectifier of Fig. The input is a sinusoidal
waveform with a frequency of 60 Hz.
 Example 3
Assuming a practical diode, sketch vi, vd, and id for
the half-wave rectifier of Fig. The input is a
sinusoidal waveform with a frequency of 60 Hz.
 Example 4
Assuming an ideal diode, sketch vL, and iL for the half-wave
rectifier of Fig.
 Example 5
(a) Given Pmax = 14 mW for each diode at Fig, determine the
maximum current rating of each diode.
(b) Determine Imax for the parallel diodes.
(c) Determine the current through each diode using the results of part (b).
 Example 6
A full-wave bridge rectifier with a 120-V rms sinusoidal input has a load resistor
of 1 kΩ.
(a) If silicon diodes are employed, what is the dc voltage available at the load?
(b) Determine the required PIV rating of each diode.
(c) Find the maximum current through each diode during conduction.
(d) What is the required power rating of each diode?
 Example - 7
(a) For the Zener diode network of Fig., determine VL , VR , IZ ,
and PZ.
(b) Repeat part (a) with RL = 3 kΩ.
 Practice Problems
1. Sketch vo for network of Fig.

2. Sketch vo for network of Fig.

 Practice Problems
3. Sketch vo for network of Fig.

4. (a) Determine VL, IL, IZ, and IR for the network of Fig. if RL 180 Ω .
(b). Repeat part (a) if RL 470 Ω.
 Quiz 2
12-02-2024 (Monday)
Lecture 2