Figure P2-11 shows the circuit symbol for a class of twoterminal devices called diodes. The i-v relationship for a specific pn junction diode is i ¼ 2 1016 (e40v 1) A

(a) Use this equation to find i and p for v ¼ 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.8 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 ¼ 5 V. Do you think the model applies to voltages in this range? Explain.

(d) Repeat

(c) for v ¼ 5 V.AppendixLO1

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i FIGURE P2-11