Chapter 3: Diode Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Anode
A
p-type side of diode
2
Q
Cathode
A
n-type side of diode
3
Q
Knee Voltage
A
V_K = 0.7V
4
Q
Bulk Resistance
A
R_B = R_P+ R_N
resistance of p-type plus n-type
5
Q
Power Dissipation of a diode
A
P_D = V_D * I_D
6
Q
Ideal Diode
A
Closed V >= 0
Open V < 0
7
Q
Ideal Load Current
A
V / R_L
8
Q
Ideal Voltage
A
V_L = I_L * R_L
9
Q
Second Approximation Diode
A
Closed V >= 0.7
Open V < 0.7
10
Q
Second Approximation Load Current
A
(Voltage - 0.7V) / R_L
11
Q
Second Approximation Power
A
P_D = 0.7V *([Voltage - 0.7V]/ R)
12
Q
Third Approximation Diode
A
Second approximation plus bulk resistance
13
Q
Third Approximation Load Current
A
(Voltage - 0.7) /
R_L + R_B
14
Q
Third Approximation Diode Voltage
A
V_D = 0.7V + I_D * R_B
