Diode applications

1. Determine the current I for each of the configurations of Fig. 1

using the approximate equivalent model for the diode.

–
+
+ I
–

(a)
(b) (c)

FIG. 1
2. Determine Vo and ID for the networks of
Fig. 2.

ID
Vo V
o

ID
–6 V
(a) (b)
FIG. 2
3. Determine the level of Vo for each network of
Fig. 3.

12 V

10k
10 V
(b)
(a)
FIG. 3

4. Determine Vo and ID for the networks of Fig. 4.

Vo

2.2 k –20 V

(a) (b)
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GaAs kΩ

(c) (d)
FIG. 4

5. Determine V o and ID for the networks of Fig. 5.

20 V

12 V
Ge

Ga
As

(a) (b)

1V

GaAs

–4 V
(c) (d)
FIG.5
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6. Determine Vo1, Vo2, and ID for the network of Fig. 6.

FIG. 6

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7. For the network of Fig. 7, sketch vo and determine Vdc.
8. For the network of Fig. 8, sketch vo and iR.

9. Determine vo and the required PIV rating of each diode for the configuration of Fig. 9. In
addition, determine the maximum current through each diode.
v
i +
100 V v
Ideal diodes o
vi +
t
2.2 kΩ
–100 V
– –

FIG. 9
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10. Determine vo for each network of Fig.10 for the input shown.

FIG.10