Series-Parallel Diode Circuits

Determine the currents I1 , I2 , and Find the resistor R to ensure Determine V o, I1 , ID1, and ID2
ID2 for the network a current of 20 mA through for the parallel diode configuration
the “on” diode

Light Emitting Diodes

 GaAs with its higher energy gap of 1.43 eV

 Diodes constructed of GaAs emit light in the infrared (invisible) zone during the
recombination process
 Efficacy- For the LED this is the ratio of the number of lumens generated per applied watt of
electrical power.
 white LEDs are constructed of a blue gallium nitride LED below a film of yttrium aluminum
garnet (YAG) phosphor. When the blue light hits the phosphor, a yellow light is generated.
The mix of this yellow emission with that of the central blue LED forms a white light
 Amount of Energy [1 ev = 1.6 x 10^-19 Joules]
Load Line Analysis

 all about finding the current and voltage levels that will satisfy both the characteristics of the
diode and the chosen network parameters at the same time.
 •the Q point is the only point on the graph that works for both the diode and the
circuit.
• Q is an abbreviation for quiescent, which means “at rest.”
• Saturation- represents maximum current
• Cutoff - it represents minimum current.
• The straight line is called the load line
The Transformer

Half-wave Rectifier
Example: What is the peak load voltage and dc load voltage for a.) ideal and b.) silicon diode

 The dc value of a signal is the same as the average value. If you measure a signal with a dc
voltmeter, the reading will equal the average value.
Full Wave Center -Tapped

Example:
Bridge Rectifier