The non-linear diode in Figure P3.79 has the i -v characteristic shown.
Assume:
VS = VTH = 1.5V R = Req = 60?
Determine the voltage across and the current through the diode.
Find:
The current through and the voltage across the nonlinear device.
Analysis:
The solution is at the intersection of the device and circuit characteristics. The device I-V characteristic is given. Determine and plot the circuit I-V characteristic.
The DC load line [circuit characteristic] is linear. Plotting the two intercepts above and connecting them with a straight line gives the DC load line. The solution is at the intersection of the device and circuit characteristics, or "Quiescent", or "Q", or "DC operating" point.
Reading from the graph:
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