What you’ll learn
- Understand the fundamentals of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode by adopting a Solid State approach.
- Analysis of Diode under Forward Bias,its Energy Band Diagram,Carrier Concentration variation w.r.t distance,Electric Field picture
- Mathematical expressions for Electric potential, Depletion Layer under Equilibrium.
- Discussion on Quasi-Fermi level and Energy Band Diagram plot.
- Carrier concentration as a Function of distance under applied forward bias.
- Current Density as a function of distance under applied forward bias.
- A common misunderstanding-Cut in voltage VS Built in voltage.
- V-I Characteristics of Diode under different bias conditions.
- Understand Diode function Generator & Diode Transfer-function Generator.
- Diode properties under reverse biased condition.
- Discussion on Breakdown phenomena-Avalanche Breakdown & Zener Breakdown.
Contents
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of science,High school mathematics
- Fundamental ideas of current, voltage and electric field
- Knowledge of Semiconductor Physics,Complete idea regarding Drift current,Diffusion current,Diffusion approximation and Injection level in Semiconductor
- Knowledge of Semiconductor Continuity Equation,Fermi Level
Description
Learn the fundamentals of Diodes and take the first leap to the world of Electronics. This course is on Diode as a Solid State Device. In this course we will thoroughly learn what happens inside a Diode under various applied voltages. So lets have a highlight of the entire course quickly-
- Understand the fundamentals of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode. In this lecture we will understand the Diode from Solid State approach, that is we will learn what actually happens inside the Diode under different circumstances.
- Properties of P-N Junction Semiconductor diode (Concept of Energy Band Diagram, Depletion Width, Electric Field at the junction etc). Examples have also been included to further clarify the concepts.
- Mathematical expressions for Electric potential, Depletion Layer under Equilibrium.
- Discussion on Quasi-Fermi level and Energy Band Diagram plot.
- Carrier concentration as a Function of distance under applied forward bias. Its mathematical expressions have also been derived.
- Current Density as a function of distance under applied forward bias. Its mathematical expressions have also been derived.
- A common misunderstanding- Cut in voltage VS Built in voltage.
- V-I Characteristics of Diode under different bias conditions.
- Understand Diode function Generator & Diode Transfer-function Generator.
- Diode properties under reverse biased condition.
- Discussion on Breakdown phenomena-Avalanche Breakdown & Zener Breakdown.
Who this course is for:
- The course is for those who love electronics and love to explore the world of electronics
