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Consider the Zener diode circuit in Figure 2.19 in the text. Assume parameter values of
(a)
The value of
Answer to Problem 2.24P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is
Calculation:
For
Apply KVL in loop 1,
Therefore, the load voltage will be
Thus, the power dissipated will be
(b)
The value of
Answer to Problem 2.24P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is
Calculation:
For
Apply KCL at the center node,
As
By substituting the value of
Hence, the load voltage will be
Thus, the load current can be calculated as
Thus, the power dissipated will be equal to
(c)
The value of
Answer to Problem 2.24P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is
Calculation:
For
Apply KVL in loop 1,
Therefore, the load voltage will be
Thus, the power dissipated will be
(d)
The value of
Answer to Problem 2.24P
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The given circuit is
Calculation:
For
Apply KCL at the center node,
As
By substituting the value of
Hence, the load voltage will be
Thus, the load current can be calculated as
Thus, the power dissipated will be equal to
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