2–13 Figure P2−13 shows the circuit symbol for a class of twoterminal devices called diodes. The i–v relationship for a specific pn junction diode is i = 5×10−17 e40 v − 1

A.

(a) Use this equation to find i and p for v = 0, 0:1, 0:2,

0:4, 0:8, and 1:0 V. Use these data to plot the i – v characteristic of the element.

(b) Is the diode linear or nonlinear, bilateral or nonbilateral, and active or passive?

(c) Use the diode model to predict i and p for v = 5 V. Do you think the model applies to voltages in this range?

(d) Repeat

(c) for v = −5V.

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