1- Determine the current I in the following circuits using the practical Diode
model.
2- Determine Vo and ID in the circuits below, using the practical model.
3- Using the practical model to find the level of V o in the circuit below.
4- Determine Vo, ID, and I in the circuits below, using the practical model.
16. Determine whether each diode in Figure 1 - 41 if forward-biased or reverse-
Figure 1 - 41 biased.
a-
The anode of the diode is at 5 v.
The cathode of the diode is at 8 v.
Hence the anode is negative with respect to cathode. So The diode
is reverse-biased.
b-
The anode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
The cathode of the diode is at -100 v.
Hence the anode is positive with respect to cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased.
c-
V C =30 v∗ ( 1.0 k Ω+ 4.7
1.5 k Ω+4.7 k Ω )
kΩ
=19.58 v
The anode of the diode is at 19.58 v.
The cathode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
Hence the anode is positive with respect to cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased.
d-
By applying Kirchhoff’s voltage law:
−10 v + ( 10 k Ω ) I + ( 10 k Ω ) I −20 v=0
( 20 k Ω ) I =30 v
30 v
I=
20 k Ω
I =1.5 mA
The cathode voltage is:
V k = ( 10 k Ω ) I −20 v
¿ ( 10 k Ω ) ( 1.5 mA )−20 v
¿ 15 v −20 v
¿−5 v
The cathode of the diode is at -5 v.
The anode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
Hence the anode is positive with respect to cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased.
17. Determine the voltage across each diode in Figure 1-41, assuming the
practical model.
a-
V R=V BIAS
¿ ( 5 v −8 v )
¿−3 v
b-
The anode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
The cathode of the diode is at -100 v.
the anode is more positive than the cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased and it is known that for a forward-biased diode the
voltage across the diode is 0.7 v.
c-
The anode of the diode is at 19.58 v.
The cathode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
the anode is more positive than the cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased and it is known that for a forward-biased diode the
voltage across the diode is 0.7 v.
d-
The cathode of the diode is at -5 v.
The anode of the diode is at ground (0 v).
the anode is more positive than the cathode. So The diode is
forward-biased and it is known that for a forward-biased diode the
voltage across the diode is 0.7 v.
18. Consider the meter indications in each circuit of Figure 1 - 42, and determine
whether the diode is functioning properly, or whether it is open or
shorted. Assume the ideal model.
Figure 1 - 42
a-
The voltage across the diode is 25 v. The voltage across the diode
should be 0.7 v. The diode is not shorted because the voltage across a
shorted diode is 0 v.
Therefore, the diode is open.
b-
The voltage across the diode is 15 v. The voltage across the diode
should be 0.7 v. The diode is not shorted because the voltage across a
shorted diode is 0 v.
Therefore, the diode is open.
c-
The voltage at the given point is 2.5 v. The voltage at this point will be
0 v if the diode is open.
Therefore, the diode is shorted.
d-
The voltage across the resistor is 0 v. The diode should be in reverse
bias, but an open circuit which in turn the voltage across the resistor is
equal to zero.
Therefore, the diode is functioning properly.
19. Determine the voltage with respect to ground at each point in Figure 1 - 43.
Assume the practical model.
Figure 1 - 43
a-
V A =V S 1
¿ 25 v
b-
V B=V S 1−0.7
¿ 25−0.7
¿ 24.3 v
c-
V C =V S 2 +0.7
¿ 8+0.7
¿ 8.7 v
d-
V D=V S 2
¿8 v
