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.…
Month: December 2016
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…
Resistance in P-N Junction Diode Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
P-N Junction Diode: A p-n junction diode allows electric current in one direction and blocks electric current in another direction. It allows electric current when it is forward biased and…
V-I Characteristics of P-N Junction Diode Notes for Electronics Engineering 1st Year
P-N Junction Diode: A P-N Junction Diode is one of the simplest semiconductor devices around, and which has the characteristic of passing current in only one direction only. However, unlike…
Formation of Depletion layer in P-N Junction Notes for Eletronics Engineering 1st Year
What is P-N junction: If P-type semiconductor is joined with N-type semiconductor, a P-N junction is formed. The region in which the P-type and N-type semiconductors are joined is called…