Objectives for EE321, Part 2, Diodes

We will cover all of chapter 3 and section 9 in chapter 12 in Sedra and Smith.

The educational objectives for this part (the lectures, homework, labs and test will all be directed toward achieving these objectives) are:

  1. Design circuits using ideal diodes (rectifier, limiter).
  2. Analyze diode circuits that include R, C, and ideal op amps. Determine the bias conditions.
  3. Graphically analyze diode-resistor circuits.
  4. Comprehend the pn junction and how it works.
  5. Comprehend diode data sheets.
  6. All these objectives also apply to zener diodes
The test for this part will be on October 11.