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Electronic Circuits - Part2: Diode Circuits
Analysis and Design of Diode Circuits (Including MATLAB, Multisim, and real world electronics LAB)
Created byAli Mavahebi Tabatabai
Last updated 7/2022
English
What you'll learn
- Review of circuit analysis techniques such as node-voltage or mesh-current analysis.
- Review of Thevenin and Norton’s theorems.
- Characteristics and modeling of semiconductor diodes.
- Simulation of Diode Circuits using NI Multisim.
- Multisim, Excel and Matlab integration.
- More useful commands in MATLAB (Extending MATLAB commands of part1).
- Analysis and design of practical diode circuits.
- Laboratory experiments using real components.
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Course content
8 sections • 68 lectures • 8h 20m total length
Requirements
- You should be familiar with linear circuit analysis techniques such as KVL, KCL, mesh and nodal analysis. However, these methods are reviewed at the first chapter.
- You should be familiar with basic linear components such as resistors, capacitors and inductors.
- In this part you will learn more commands in MATLAB. So it is assumed that you are already familiar with MATLAB interface and basic commands.
- Having a trial version of MATLAB and Multisim softwares is recommended. (You can use a scientific calculator for mathematical calculations instead of using MATLAB)
- You should have basic familiarity with calculus and linear algebra.
- NI myDAQ (Recommended. Woks great with Multisim. You can use your own instruments as well).
Description
The diode is a nonlinear device, crucial in various electronic applications. In this course, we will apply the important concept of piecewise-linear modeling to understand diode behavior in most applications. I will also introduce the concepts of small-signal and large-signal models, essential for analyzing diode performance.
Diodes are widely used in many critical non-amplifier applications, which we will explore in detail later in the course. Junction diodes, in particular, have diverse applications in electronic circuits and systems, including rectifiers, voltage regulators, varactors, clippers, limiters, photodetectors, and LEDs. This section of the course will cover these applications comprehensively, providing a deep understanding of how diodes function in different contexts.
Moreover, students will learn how to simulate diode circuits using the Multisim application. This powerful tool will allow them to visualize and analyze circuit behavior, enhancing their understanding of theoretical concepts through practical simulation. This experience will be invaluable in preparing students for advanced studies and professional work in the field of electronics.
By the end of this course, students will have a thorough knowledge of diode characteristics and their practical uses, enabling them to effectively apply diodes in various electronic designs. They will also gain hands-on experience through lab exercises, reinforcing theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential for their future careers in electronics and engineering.
Who this course is for:
- This course is suitable for people, who are already familiar with linear electrical circuits (circuits containing resistors, capacitors and inductors), and want to extend their knowledge to semiconductor devices such as diode circuits. Anyone who is taking this course should have a basic understanding of circuit analysis theories and techniques such as Ohm law, Kirchhoffe’s voltage and current laws (KVL and KCL), Thevenins theorem, and so on. However, these theories and techniques are quickly reviewed at the beginning.