Electronics : Diode (Part 1) – A Solid State Approach
Diode as a Solid State Device-know what is happening inside the diode-Very useful for 2nd year Electronics Engg students
What you’ll learn
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Understand the fundamentals of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode by adopting a Solid State approach,Know what happens inside the diode under different conditions.
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Analysis of Diode under Forward Bias,its Energy Band Diagram,Carrier Concentration variation w.r.t distance,Electric Field picture
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Mathematical expressions for Electric potential, Depletion Layer under Equilibrium.
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Discussion on Quasi-Fermi level and Energy Band Diagram plot.
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Carrier concentration as a Function of distance under applied forward bias.
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Current Density as a function of distance under applied forward bias.
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A common misunderstanding-Cut in voltage VS Built in voltage.
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V-I Characteristics of Diode under different bias conditions.
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Understand Diode function Generator & Diode Transfer-function Generator.
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Diode properties under reverse biased condition.
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Discussion on Breakdown phenomena-Avalanche Breakdown & Zener Breakdown.
Requirements
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Basic knowledge of science,High school mathematics
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Fundamental ideas of current, voltage and electric field
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Knowledge of Semiconductor Physics,Complete idea regarding Drift current,Diffusion current,Diffusion approximation and Injection level in Semiconductor
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Knowledge of Semiconductor Continuity Equation,Fermi Level
Who this course is for:
- The course is for those who love electronics and love to explore the world of electronics
