This note covers the following topics: The PN Junction and the Diode
Effect, Current in the Diode, The PN Diode as a Circuit Element, Circuit
Applications of Ordinary Diodes, Power Supplies, Power Supply Filtering, Split
Power Supply, Diode Gate, Diode Protection.
This note covers the following
topics: Simple models: Ron/Roff model and ideal switch, Shockley diode equation,
Shockley equation and simple models, Reverse breakdown, Diode types, Diode
circuit analysis, Diode circuit example, Peak detector, Clamped capacitor and
Voltage doubler.
This note covers the following topics: The PN Junction and the Diode
Effect, Current in the Diode, The PN Diode as a Circuit Element, Circuit
Applications of Ordinary Diodes, Power Supplies, Power Supply Filtering, Split
Power Supply, Diode Gate, Diode Protection.