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EEE 41 Diodes w/ capacitors

DC 3
More diode circuits 10V Si

vI vO (t )
Diodes w/ capacitors and inductors
t =0 t = 8msec
Diode rectifiers with regulators vC (0) = 0V
Reverse breakdown C = 200 µF
Zener diodes
Diode ratings
• Q: Sketch the diode current iD for the input shown.
Assume that vI is a half-sinusoid and use the 2nd
Luis G. Sison
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
diode approximation.
University of the Philippines - Diliman Hint: use the basic capacitor I-V relationship.
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Diodes w/ capacitors ... Capacitor charge transfer


10V t=0
Si
vI vO (t )
t =0 t = 8msec C1 C2
vC (0) = 0V 50Ω 1mF 1µF
C = 200 µF Circuit Load

• Q: Sketch the diode current iD for the input • Q: Suppose vC1(0-)=10V and vC2(0-)=0V.
shown. Assume that vI is a half-sinusoid. What are the capacitor voltages for t>0?
Hint: Solve graphically using 2nd approx. Hint: Imagine removing a bucketful of water
from a large pool.
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Voltage doubler Diode ratings
+10 +10
vI D2
va vb 1N4001
0
vO
C1 vI = ? VAC, 60Hz

load
C2
1KΩ
-10 D1
0 1 2 3

• Q: Plot va and vb for 0<t<3 assuming no load


and the 1st approx. Assume both capacitors • Q: What is the maximum peak vI (in RMS)
are initially uncharged and C1>>C2 (e.g. before we cause reverse breakdown?
C1=1mF and C2=1uF). For 1N4001: PIV=50V
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