What is Diode Clipper? The Diode Clipper, also known as a Diode Limiter, is a wave shaping circuit that takes an input waveform and clips or cuts off its top…
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BCS Theory of Superconductivity Lecture Notes for Engineering Physics BTech
BCS (Bardeen, Cooper, Schriffer) Theory: The properties of Type I superconductors were modeled successfully by the efforts of John Bardeen, Leon Cooper, and Robert Schrieffer in what is commonly called…
Half and Full Wave Rectifier Theory Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
What is Rectifier? A rectifier is an electrical device that converts alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a process known as rectification. Rectifiers have many uses including as components…
Parallel and Series Connection Configuration of Diode Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
Connection Configuration of Diode: Diodes are connected inside the circuit in two configurations. These configurations are: Series configuration Parallel configuration Series Configuration: Series connection means a side by side connection.…
Effect of Magnetic Field: Meissner Effect Explanation
Meissner Effect Experiment | Meissner Effect Explanation: When superconducting materials reach their critical temperature two exciting properties appear. Firstly, the electrical resistance of the material drops rapidly to zero and…
Introduction of Superconductivity | Superconductor Definition for Engineering
What is a Superconductor? Superconductors are materials that conduct electricity with no resistance. This means a superconductor can carry a current indefinitely without losing any energy, unlike the more familiar…
Breakdown Mechanism in P-N Junction Diode Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
Break Down Mechanism in P-N Junction Diode: If the reverse-bias applied to a p-n junction is increased, a point will reach when the junction breaks down and reverse current rises…
Diode equivalent models Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
Diode equivalent models: The diode can be modeled in three different ways depending on the accuracy required. Three models with decreasing accuracy are listed below Piece-wise linear model Simplified model…
Capacitance of P-N Junction Diode Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
P-N Junction: P-N junction diode is the most fundamental and the simplest electronics device. When one side of an intrinsic semiconductor is doped with acceptor i.e, one side is made…