Practice Non-linear Circuit Analysis Plan (5.1.2) - Analysis of Simple Non-Linear Circuit

Practice: Non-Linear Circuit Analysis Plan

Lesson 5.1.2Analysis of Simple Non-Linear Circuit

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Question 1.
What is a non-linear circuit?
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Think of how diodes behave.
Question 2.
Describe Kirchhoff's Current Law.
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It's about current conservation.
3Question 3.
What does KCL state?
- Total current entering a junction equals total current leaving
- Total voltage around a loop is equal to zero
- Current in linear circuits must increase with voltage
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Remember it relates to currents at a junction.
4Question 4.
Is a diode a linear device?
- True
- False
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Reflect on how the I-V graph looks.
Question 5.
Consider a circuit with a voltage source of 12V, a diode with a threshold of 0.7V in series with a resistor of 1kΩ. Calculate the current flowing through the circuit using both graphical and iterative methods.
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Use KCL and KVL to guide your iterative calculations.
Question 6.
Compare the outcomes of small signal equivalent circuit analysis and direct analysis for a diode circuit with 5V input and a load resistor of 500Ω. Which method is likely to be more useful and why?
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Consider when linearization simplifies real circuit analysis.

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