A
diode is a two-terminal electronic component that conducts current primarily in
one direction; it has low resistance in one direction, and high; resistance
in the other. Topics covered includes: Vacuum tube diodes, Solid-state diodes,
Vacuum tube diodes, Semiconductor diodes, Point-contact diodes, Junction diodes,
Shockley diode equation, Small-signal behavior, Reverse-recovery effect, Types
of semiconductor diode, Graphic symbols,Numbering and coding schemes.
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 PDF notes covers the following topics
related to Diode Circuits : Semiconductor diode, the diode operation and its
equivalent circuits, various parameters of diodes, Load line analysis, Diode
applications in rectifiers, HWR,FWR, Diode testing, Zener diode, Diode data
sheets and specifications, Diode applications in clipper circuits, Numerical.