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Diode Model continued
IDEAL DIODE MODEL
An ideal diode is a switch closed in the forward direction and open
in the reverse direction
It is the simplest model.
When the circuit voltage (V
DD
) is high, ignoring 0.7 V will not
significantly affect any calculation.
It is particularly useful for a fast analysis of multi-diode circuits, to
find which ones are conducting and then go in for a more accurate
model.
Also in a digital circuit, where the interest is whether the diode is
conducting or not, this approach is useful.
SMALL SIGNAL MODEL
This model is useful when analyzing circuits where the source
has a ripple rectified ac voltage.
The diode equation neatly separates into one of dc quantities
and the other ac.
Based on that two circuits can be drawn, one for dc and the
other ac.
We will see them in the following slides.
SMALL SIGNAL MODEL
Equivalent Circuits: (a) DC, (b) AC
2.6/121: The circuit shown in figure has R = 10 k, The power supply V
+
is 10
V on which is superimposed a 60 Hz sinusoid of 1 V peak amplitude.
Calculate both the dc voltage of the diode and the amplitude of the
sine-wave signal appearing across it. The diode has a 0.7 V drop at 1-mA
current and n = 2. [0.7 V, 53.8 , 5.35 mV]
Exercise
2.10/118: For the circuit shown find I
D
and V
D
for the case V
DD
= 5 V
and R = 10 k. Assume the diode has a voltage of 0.7 V at 1
mA and the voltage changes by 0.1 V/decade of current change.
Use (a) iteration, (b) the piecewise linear model with V
D0
= 0.65
V and r
D
= 20 , (c) the constant voltage drop model with V
D
=
0.7 V. [(a) 0.434 mA, 0.663 V; (b) 0.434 mA, 0.659 V; (c) 0.43 mA, 0.7 V]

D2.12: Design the circuit shown to provide an output voltage of 2.4 V.
Assume the diodes have 0.7 V drop at 1 mA and that V = 0.1
V/decade change in current.
CHOOSING A MODEL
Each model has its place.
Exponential accuracy
Piecewise-linear not frequently used
Constant voltage drop easy to use especially in design
Ideal diode
Small signal
The details are available in the text (S&S Table 2.1, p 125)