EE 201 Circuits G. Tuttle

Diodes practice problems
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Read the diode class notes.


For the circuit shown,

  • R = 470 Ω

The saturation current parameter for the diode is IS = 1.0e-14 A.

Find the value of the source voltage, VS, required so that thediode current will be iD = 30 mA.

Use the exact diode equation — do not use the on-off model for the diode.

Assume room temperature operation. (kT/q = 0.0258 V).

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