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10. Determine V, and Ip for the networks of Fig. 160.
20 V
Si
12 V
oVo
Ge
Si
GaAs
-oVo
' 4.7 k2
2.2 k2
4 V
(a)
(b)
FIG. 160
Transcribed Image Text:10. Determine V, and Ip for the networks of Fig. 160. 20 V Si 12 V oVo Ge Si GaAs -oVo ' 4.7 k2 2.2 k2 4 V (a) (b) FIG. 160
10.
(a) Both diodes forward-biased
Si diode turns on first and locks in 0.7 V drop.
12 V - 0.7 V
IR
= 2.4 mA
4.7 k2
In = Ig = 2.4 mA
V. = 12 V – 0.7 V = 11.3 V
(b) Right diode forward-biased:
20 V + 4 V – 0.7 V
In =
= 10.59 mA
2.2 k2
V. = 20 V – 0.7 V = 19.3 V
Transcribed Image Text:10. (a) Both diodes forward-biased Si diode turns on first and locks in 0.7 V drop. 12 V - 0.7 V IR = 2.4 mA 4.7 k2 In = Ig = 2.4 mA V. = 12 V – 0.7 V = 11.3 V (b) Right diode forward-biased: 20 V + 4 V – 0.7 V In = = 10.59 mA 2.2 k2 V. = 20 V – 0.7 V = 19.3 V
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