Lecture Slides for Basic Electronics (BBEE103/BBEE203) – Semiconductor Diodes and Applications (Module 1) for VTU Students

Contents

Semiconductor Diodes: Introduction, PN Junction diode, Characteristics and Parameters, Diode Approximations, DC Load Line analysis
Diode Applications: Introduction, Half Wave Rectification, Full Wave Rectification,Full Wave Rectifier
Power Supply: Capacitor Filter Circuit, RC π Filter (includes numericals)
Zener Diodes: Junction Breakdown, Circuit Symbol and Package, Characteristics and Parameters, Equivalent Circuit, Zener Diode Voltage Regulator.