1. Module 1: Part 2 Diode Circuits

2. Learning Objectives After studying this module, the reader should have the ability to: n In general, apply the diode piecewise linear model in the analysis of diode circuits. n Analyze diode rectifier circuits, including the calculation of ripple voltage. n Analyze Zener diode circuits, including the effect of a Zener resistance. n Determine the output signal for a given input signal of diode clipper and clamper circuits. n Analyze circuits with multiple diodes by making initial assumptions and then verifying these initial assumptions

3. Diode in series with ac power source: (a) circuit and (b) voltage transfer characteristics

4. Half-wave rectifier circuit: (a) Sinusoidal input voltage, (b) output voltage, and (c) diode voltage

5. Full-wave rectifier: (a) circuit with center-tapped transformer, (b) voltage transfer characteristics, and (c) input and output waveforms

6. A full-wave bridge rectifier: (a) circuit showing the current direction for a positive input cycle, (b) current direction for a negative input cycle, and (c) input and output voltage waveforms

7. A Zener diode voltage regulator circuit

8. Single-diode clipper: (a) circuit and (b) output response

9. Action of a diode clamper circuit: (a) a typical diode clamper circuit, (b) the sinusoidal input signal, (c) the capacitor voltage, and (d) the output voltage

10. A two-diode circuit

11. Voltage transfer characteristics for the two-diode circuit in Fig. 2.32