Electronics : Diode (Part 1) - A Solid State Approach
What you'll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode by adopting a Solid State approach.
- Analysis of Diode under Forward Bias,its Energy Band Diagram,Carrier Concentration variation w.r.t distance,Electric Field picture
- Mathematical expressions for Electric potential, Depletion Layer under Equilibrium.
- Discussion on Quasi-Fermi level and Energy Band Diagram plot.
- Carrier concentration as a Function of distance under applied forward bias.
- Current Density as a function of distance under applied forward bias.
- A common misunderstanding-Cut in voltage VS Built in voltage.
- V-I Characteristics of Diode under different bias conditions.
- Understand Diode function Generator & Diode Transfer-function Generator.
- Diode properties under reverse biased condition.
- Discussion on Breakdown phenomena-Avalanche Breakdown & Zener Breakdown.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of science,High school mathematics
- Fundamental ideas of current, voltage and electric field
- Knowledge of Semiconductor Physics,Complete idea regarding Drift current,Diffusion current,Diffusion approximation and Injection level in Semiconductor
- Knowledge of Semiconductor Continuity Equation,Fermi Level
Description
Learn the fundamentals of Diodes and take the first leap to the world of Electronics. This course is on Diode as a Solid State Device. In this course we will thoroughly learn what happens inside a Diode under various applied voltages. So lets have a highlight of the entire course quickly-
Understand the fundamentals of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode. In this lecture we will understand the Diode from Solid State approach, that is we will learn what actually happens inside the Diode under different circumstances.
Properties of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode (Concept of Energy Band Diagram, Depletion Width, Electric Field at the junction etc). Examples have also been included to further clarify the concepts.
Mathematical expressions for Electric potential, Depletion Layer under Equilibrium.
Discussion on Quasi-Fermi level and Energy Band Diagram plot.
Carrier concentration as a Function of distance under applied forward bias. Its mathematical expressions have also been derived.
Current Density as a function of distance under applied forward bias. Its mathematical expressions have also been derived.
A common misunderstanding- Cut in voltage VS Built in voltage.
V-I Characteristics of Diode under different bias conditions.
Understand Diode function Generator & Diode Transfer-function Generator.
Diode properties under reverse biased condition.
Discussion on Breakdown phenomena-Avalanche Breakdown & Zener Breakdown.
Who this course is for:
- The course is for those who love electronics and love to explore the world of electronics
Instructor
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Hi, I am Sumanta Kumar Pal,Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and communication engineering.I have some teaching experience while I was in college and then I joined the Control and Instrumentation department of a Power Plant in India and I have an experience of more than 10 years in this field.I have much interest in analog circuit designing and my courses on
1) Zener Diode and LEDs
2) Semiconductor
3) Diodes
will be extremely interesting for students with basic and intermediate knowledge of science.I love learning and I love teaching too.