Diode

Let’s review our previous session

 A diode that is forward biased conducts current (+ <- p-type; - <- n-type).
 A diode that is reverse biased conducts only a small leakage current.
 A diode is a one-directional device.
 A diode’s maximum forward current and reverse voltage are specified by the manufacturer.
 The schematic symbol for a diode is
 In a diode, the cathode is the N-type material, and the anode is the P-type material.
 When a diode is forward biased, the resistance is low.
 When a diode is reverse biased, the resistance is high.

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Load-line analysis

Load-line analysis can also be

used to determine the
operation point of diode.

Characteristics of the diode

can be obtained by drawing a
graph known as load-line.

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How to draw it?

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Let’s take a look at the example

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References
Boylestad, R. L., & Nashelsky, L. (2013). Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th ed.). Pearson.
Gates, E. D. (2011). Introduction to Electronics (6th ed.). Delmar Cengage Learning.

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Thank You