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Unit 2

DIODE APPLICATIONS
Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the concept of Load line Analysis and how it is applies to diode networks.
2. Become familiar with the use of equivalent circuit to analyse series, parallel and series- parallel diode
networks.
3. Understand the process of rectification to establish a dc level from a sinusoidal ac input
4. Be able to predict the output response of a clipper and clamper diode configuration.
5. Become familiar with the applications of Zener diodes.
6. Become familiar with the operation and characteristics of light emitting diodes, Varactor diodes, tunnel
diodes and Liquid crystal display.

DC Load line Analysis and Operating Point


We use the concept of load line only in a circuit containing one non- linear device.

Non -Linear elements do not have linear current-voltage relationship or they do-not follow Ohm’s law. For eg. Diode
and Transistor

Because of its non linear characteristics we can not find the analytical solution with the KVL or KCL. Instead of that
we use the Graphical Method for solution of the circuit containing single non-linear element. For that we must be
familiar with the concept of DC load line and operating point

What is Load Line

Load Line is the Graphical representation of KVL applying in a loop containing DC voltage Source, resistor and one
non -linear element.

The load line, usually a straight line, represents the response of the linear part of the circuit, connected to the
nonlinear device in question.

The load line is determined simply by the applied network, whereas the characteristics are defined by the chosen
device.

The

We first apply the KVL in the loop

-VDD +ID RD +VD = 0


VDD - VD / RD = ID

ID = VDD /RD – VD /RD

On comparing with the straight line equation y= mx +c

we get

m = - 1/RD c = VDD /RD now in order to draw a straight line we need at least two point which will give x and y
intercepts

Solving for VD

When we put ID = 0

We get VDD = VD (VDD , 0)

Solving for ID

When we put VD = 0

We get ID = VDD/ RD (0, VDD / ID)

Operating Point: The intersection of the dc load line and the V-I characteristics gives the operating point.

We know that the characteristics of the diode is given by

And the load line equation is given by

ID = VDD /R – VD /R

And so it is impossible to find the analytical solution of the above equations because of the exponential nature.
Instead of that we use the graphical method to find the solution of the above two equations. The intersection point
will gives the solution of the above two equations. Now this intersection point is called as the operation or Quiscient
point of the diode.

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