
The cut−in voltage of each diode in the circuit shown in Figure P2.52 is Vγ=0.7V . Determine ID1,ID2,ID3 , and VA for (a) R3=14 kΩ,R4=24 kΩ ; (b) R3=3.3 kΩ,R4=5.2 kΩ ; and (c) R3=3.3 kΩ,R4=1.32 kΩ .
Figure P2.52
(a)

The values of ID1,ID2,ID3, and VA
Answer to Problem 2.52P
The current flowing through diodes is
ID3=0.5 mA
ID2=0.5 mA , ID1=1 mA and VA=2.7 V
Explanation of Solution
Given:
R3=14kΩ R4=24kΩ
Calculation:
The cut-in voltage for each diode is, Vγ=0.7V
Assume all diodes are ON.
Draw the circuit diagram with node voltages and cut-in voltages.
Apply Kirchhoff’s current law node A.
VA−156.15k+VA−0.72k+VA−0.7−(−5)R3+VA−0.7−(−10)R4=0VA−156.15k+VA−0.72k+VA+4.3R3+VA+9.3R4=0
Substitute 14 kΩ for R3 and 24 kΩ for R4 .
VA−156.15k+VA−0.72k+VA+4.314k+VA+9.324k=0VA−156.15+VA−0.72+VA+4.314+VA+9.324=0(16.15+12+114+124)VA−156.15−0.72+4.314+9.324=00.7756VA−2.094=0VA=2.7 V
Therefore, the voltage at node A, VA is 2.7 V
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D1 .
ID1=VA−0.72k
Substitute 2.7V for VA .
ID1=2.7−0.72k=22k=1 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D1, is ID1=1 mA .
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D2 .
ID2=VA−0.7−(−5)R3
Substitute 2.7V for VA and 14 kΩ for R3 .
ID2=2.7−0.7+514k=714k=0.5 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D2, is ID2=0.5 mA .
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D3 .
ID3=VA−0.7−(−10)R4
Substitute 2.7V for VA and 24 kΩ for R4 .
ID3=2.7−0.7+1024k=1224k=0.5 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diodes is ID3=0.5 mA
Conclusion:
Therefore, the current flowing through diodes is
ID3=0.5 mA
ID2=0.5 mA , ID1=1 mA and VA=2.7 V
(b)

The values of ID1,ID2,ID3, and VA
Answer to Problem 2.52P
The current flowing through diodes is VA=−0.991V , ID1= 0 A , ID2=1.003 mA and ID3=1.6 mA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
R3=3.3kΩ R4=5.2kΩ
Calculation:
Assume diode D1 is OFF and remaining diodes are ON.
Draw the circuit diagram with node voltages and cut-in voltages.
Apply Kirchhoff’s current law node A.
VA−156.15k+VA−0.7−(−5)R3+VA−0.7−(−10)R4=0VA−156.15k+VA+4.3R3+VA+9.3R4=0
Substitute 3.3 kΩ for R3 and 5.2 kΩ for R4 .
VA−156.15k+VA+4.33.3k+VA+9.35.2k=0VA−156.15+VA+4.33.3+VA+9.35.2=0(16.15+13.3+15.2)VA−156.15+4.33.3+9.35.2=00.6579VA+0.6525=0VA=−0.65250.6579=−0.991V
Therefore, the voltage at node A, VA is −0.991V
The diode D1 is reverse biased. Therefore, the current flowing through diode D1 is zero.
That is, ID1=0 A .
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D1,
ID1= 0 A
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D2 .
ID2=VA−0.7−(−5)R3
Substitute −0.991V for VA and 3.3 kΩ for R3 .
ID2=−0.991−0.7+53.3k=3.3093.3k=1.003 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D2, is ID2=1.003 mA .
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D3 .
ID3=VA−0.7−(−10)R4
Substitute −0.991V for VA and 5.2 kΩ for R4 .
ID3=−0.991−0.7+105.2k=8.3095.2k=1.6 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D3, is ID3=1.6 mA .
Conclusion:
Therefore, the current flowing through diodes is VA=−0.991V , ID1= 0 A , ID2=1.003 mA and ID3=1.6 mA
(c)

The values of ID1,ID2,ID3, and VA
Answer to Problem 2.52P
The current flowing through diodes is VA=−5V , ID1=0 A , ID2=0 A
ID3=3.25 mA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
R3=3.3kΩR4=1.32kΩ
Calculation:
Assume diode D1 and D2 are OFF and diode D3 is ON.
Draw the circuit diagram with node voltages and cut-in voltages.
Apply Kirchhoff’s current law node A.
VA−156.15k+VA−0.7−(−10)R4=0VA−156.15k+VA+9.3R4=0
Substitute 1.32 kΩ for R4 .
VA−156.15k+VA+9.31.32k=0VA−156.15+VA+9.31.32=0(16.15+11.32)VA−156.15+9.31.32=00.92VA+4.606=0VA=−5V
Therefore, the voltage at node A, VA is −5V .
The Diode D1 and D2 are reverse biased. Therefore, the current flowing through diode D1 is zero.
That is, ID1=0 A .
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D1,ID1 is 0 A.
The current flowing through the diode, D2 is zero.
That is,
ID2=0 A.
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D2,ID2 is 0 A.
Calculate the current flowing through diode, D3 .
ID3=VA−0.7−(−10)R4
Substitute −5V for VA and 1.32 kΩ for R4 .
ID3=−5−0.7+101.32k=4.31.32k=3.25 mA
Therefore, the current flowing through diode D3, is ID3=3.25 mA .
Conclusion:
Therefore, the current flowing through diodes is VA=−5V , ID1=0 A , ID2=0 A
ID3=3.25 mA
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