Zener Diode Equivalent Circuit Analysis: Finding the Operation Point
Jun 7, 2014 · The discussion focuses on determining the operating point (OP) of a Zener diode through graphical analysis. The measured OP is 15.35mA and 3.24V, but the calculated …
Calculating Minimum Power Source for Zener Diode Shunt Regulator
Oct 20, 2011 · To determine the minimum power source for a Zener diode shunt regulator with a specified Zener voltage of 3.8V and a knee current of 100 microamps, it is essential to ensure …
Incremental analysis to solve a circuit with a Zener diode
Feb 6, 2013 · The discussion focuses on solving a Zener diode regulator circuit using incremental analysis. Participants are estimating the output voltage (v0) in terms of input voltage (V) and …
Easy zener diode circuit questions | Page 2 • Physics Forums
Nov 5, 2016 · The participants emphasized the importance of stating both the zener and load currents explicitly in calculations to receive full credit. Ultimately, understanding the zener's …
Is This Diode Circuit Analysis Correct? - Physics Forums
May 6, 2017 · Remember that a conducting diode still drops its turn-on voltage across it, so don't just replace conducting diodes with a "wire". A better choice (for analysis) is to replace them …
Understanding Diode Circuit Analysis: Common Confusions …
May 8, 2014 · When a diode is in forward conduction mode it has a voltage drop that is relatively independent from the current through the device. This voltage drop is sometimes …
Rz in Zener Diodes: Modeling & Equivalent Circuit - Physics Forums
Aug 31, 2006 · In Zener diodes, what is Rz? Could someone give me an idea how it is modeled, i.e. an equivalent circuit? Thanks.
Analysis by assumed diode states • Physics Forums
Apr 26, 2012 · Solving for Zener Diode Voltage Apr 12, 2017 Replies 45 Views 9K Engineering Analyzing diode circuit with Constant Voltage Drop model Mar 6, 2015 Replies 17 Views 14K
Circuit analysis consisting of an ideal diode. - Physics Forums
Aug 29, 2013 · Homework Equations When a diode is forward biased, Diode resistance = 0Ω (Short circuited) When a diode is reverse biased, Diode resistance is infinite (Open circuit) …
Zener diode circuit-variable voltage source - Physics Forums
Jan 22, 2015 · Homework Statement This diode zener has breakdown voltage equal to Vz=8.2V for currents: 75mA<=iz<=1A.If RL=9 Ω,how much must Rs be,so that VL=Vz=8.2V,while Vb …