https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21Wed, 28 Dec 2022 08:24:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8987400d-0c79-4558-9e1c-3efa77c859b9Matthttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by Matt on 12/28/2022 8:24:00 AM<br /> <p>In this theory based episode, we explore the silicon diode. I cover some of the history, from the thermionic diode to the modern diode we are familiar with today. I touch on the basics of PN junction semiconductor physics, and then we take some actual measurements on a cheap curve tracer.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gklv6lhh0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4pvE2IRaaU">www.youtube.com/watch</a><br /><br /></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/" data-e14adj="t">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek" data-e14adj="t">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/" data-e14adj="t">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: barrier potential, forward voltage, curve tracer, rectifier, diode, semiconductor diode, knee voltage, silicon, pn junction, galena, germanium</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21/revision/2Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:50:18 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8987400d-0c79-4558-9e1c-3efa77c859b9tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 2/6/2023 1:50:18 PM<br /> <p>In this theory based episode, we explore the silicon diode. I cover some of the history, from the thermionic diode to the modern diode we are familiar with today. I touch on the basics of PN junction semiconductor physics, and then we take some actual measurements on a cheap curve tracer.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gklv6lhh0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4pvE2IRaaU">www.youtube.com/watch</a><br /><br /></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: barrier potential, forward voltage, curve tracer, rectifier, diode, semiconductor diode, knee voltage, silicon, pn junction, galena, germanium</div> https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21/revision/1Mon, 19 Dec 2022 19:58:31 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:8987400d-0c79-4558-9e1c-3efa77c859b9tariq.ahmadhttps://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/element14-presents/dc-to-daylight/w/documents/27918/exploring-diode-characteristics-with-a-poor-man-s-curve-tracer----dc-to-daylight-21#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by tariq.ahmad on 12/19/2022 7:58:31 PM<br /> <p>In this theory based episode, we explore the silicon diode. I cover some of the history, from the thermionic diode to the modern diode we are familiar with today. I touch on the basics of PN junction semiconductor physics, and then we take some actual measurements on a cheap curve tracer.</p> <h3 id="mcetoc_1gklv6lhh0">Watch the Video:</h3> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4pvE2IRaaU">www.youtube.com/watch</a><br /><br /></p> <div style="background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #dadada;margin:0;padding:14px 16px 16px 18px;vertical-align:top;"> <div style="display:inline-block;float:left;padding:0px 25px 8px 0px;"><a href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/"><img alt="element14 presents" src="/e14/assets/legacy/2021/e14PDCtoDaylight2021.png" /></a></div> <div style="display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;"> <p style="margin:0;"><span><a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/">element14 presents</a></span>&nbsp; <strong>|</strong> <a class="jive-link-wiki-small" href="/challengesprojects/element14-presents/vcp-program/w/documents/4139/vcp-biography-derek">About Derek</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>|</strong>&nbsp; <a class="jivecontainerTT-hover-container jive-link-community-small" href="/challenges-projects/project14/dc-to-daylight/">DC to Daylight</a></p> <p style="margin:0;"></p> </div> </div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: barrier potential, forward voltage, curve tracer, rectifier, diode, semiconductor diode, knee voltage, silicon, pn junction, galena, germanium</div>