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 After this 90-minute block, you can After this 90-minute block, you can
  
 +  * identify basic diode types such as universal diodes, Z-diodes, and LEDs.
 +  * calculate simple diode operating points with a series resistor.
   * design a simple LED circuit with a series resistor.   * design a simple LED circuit with a series resistor.
   * explain why LEDs and signal diodes need current limitation.   * explain why LEDs and signal diodes need current limitation.
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     * Freewheeling diode for inductive loads.     * Freewheeling diode for inductive loads.
     * Clamp diodes for sensitive inputs.     * Clamp diodes for sensitive inputs.
-    * Diode rectifiers: M1, M2, B2.+    * Diode rectifiers: M1, B2.
     * Capacitor smoothing and ripple.     * Capacitor smoothing and ripple.
  
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 ===== Core content ===== ===== Core content =====
  
-==== Practical diode models for circuit calculation ====+==== Operating point with a series resistor ====
  
-For hand calculations we usually do not use the full exponential equation, because it is often too complex for quick solution\\ +A diode must usually be operated with current-limiting element.
-Instead the following is often used:+
  
-<tabcaption tab_diode_models|Diode models for circuit calculations>+<WRAP> 
 +<panel type="default"> 
 +<imgcaption op_point_circuit|Circuit of Diode with resistor.></imgcaption> 
 +{{drawio>op_point_circuit_v01.svg}} 
 +</panel> 
 +</WRAP>
  
-^ Model ^ Forward direction ^ Reverse direction ^ Use ^ Example ^ +For the circuit in <imgref op_point_circuitthe loop equation is
-| ideal diode             | \(u_{\rm AK}=0\)                                      \(i_{\rm D}=0\)         | switching logic, first estimate   | Is the rectifier path conducting?      | +
-| constant-voltage model  | \(u_{\rm AK}\approx U_{\rm TO}\)                      \(i_{\rm D}\approx 0\)  | quick current calculations        | Which current flows through an LED and its series resistor? +
-| piecewise-linear model  | \(u_{\rm AK}\approx U_{\rm TO}+r_{\rm F}\cdot i_{\rm D}\)  |  \(i_{\rm D}\approx 0\)  | more accurate operating point     | How does the diode voltage change when the current changes? +
-</tabcaption> +
-\\  +
-<WRAP>{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwHYFQC4GdEAYB0uRuArOmCIkvgCwDMAnEkwGy4MlI0MAcDd6EACNEJXOgAOIhGPQA3CFXQBbbKICmAWiRIEAPgBQUKMCFQAHohYkWUJACYeUDrbpt08BOID0h48HMLKx4nHVwoFH47JAFYRBp0LDBEewTMdUQIdQBDABsoABMwAHsC9QRfIxMAcyCEFhCoOntwhqc6Nw88Cr8TArq2uwZ7KEHm8TiEexViqgA5GiIEyv8AJQHG5hHBpHdJiYB3T1iYRRkJ5WzzOTx8Hh6q4ABlEGKJdTqUXBo7NmcaH4dFhdLz6Kr+YpQdQAO3iiQkVjSnnM9EkiG0YOMWJMEigN1BUCwlGQhC4Dm+PFwSB49hIPE6K2xOLxiFiRNuu3stOGKAa9mGMToaEZ-m8xV6wG8Lze6glgUsCGGTnsKBGDEWUBVZEmaSSVHu6UQAFUHv55Yh6eFdk56SQ7ChdDrEslkAaMBkEABJU0mc0IHgoFCa1XOLjB7WeXUu6nod23FAANR9wDkdSQRGVIfTuGVqRBh08Fyu+IIwol0AV2dCwzsGc1ef26DOukZATTdbC0Qa0ROcMJLobcYQYDKeTAAC91P0iqVyq3apW6+Nazmmp1G62CsooNDlIgYAcChA3nACFT8+QcMgtGgoBArxNYV5CA2hCXk-1F6uVSMq00WiC0xQMoswIAeR4nmeLYSusX7Vr+HZ7IW6BHKyHhnLIwHFrc9yttK7zthquxWo44RAhevQQlCT5cPCVC4A2yI0EBCIIBilFYsAuLvoSxIEAw6osDQQmqjwzAkCgHQ+tiXEsggbJ8fgSAkEw9D0DYnAxKgAgiiYYoSlKrzvBKZgKrwv6OHY-LtEh3Stn6DgsLY9jdg4KCZo6kbOvqsYeia9lprsthBdEDq-AwIJRj5hpesmDn2GGKokZwwa9ggUWur58ZJpUkrgBAhhAA noborder}} \\ </WRAP> +
- +
- +
-The differential forward resistance is+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-r_{\rm F}+U_{\rm I}
 = =
-\frac{\Delta U_{\rm F}}{\Delta I_{\rm F}}.+U_R+U_{\rm D}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-For large forward voltages compared with \(U_{\rm T}\), the diode equation leads approximately to+With the constant-voltage model,
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-r_{\rm D} +U_{\rm D}\approx U_{\rm TO}.
-+
-\frac{{\rm d}u_{\rm D}}{{\rm d}i_{\rm D}} +
-\approx +
-\frac{mU_{\rm T}}{I_{\rm D}}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<callout type="info" icon="true"> +Therefore
-**Unit check**+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-[r_{\rm D}] +I_{\rm D} 
-= +\approx 
-\frac{[U_{\rm T}]}{[I_{\rm D}]} +\frac{U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm TO}}{R}.
-+
-\frac{{\rm V}}{{\rm A}} +
-+
-\Omega.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +
 +<callout type="danger" icon="true">
 +Never connect a normal diode or LED directly to an ideal voltage source in forward direction.  \\
 +The diode current must be limited.
 </callout> </callout>
  
-==== Operating point with series resistor ====+==== LED (with series resistor====
  
-A diode must usually be operated with a current-limiting element.+An LED is operated in forward direction. It converts part of the electrical energy into light via electron-hole recombination. \\ 
 +The required forward voltage depends on the semiconductor material and therefore on the color.
  
- +For a supply voltage \(U_{\rm I}\), an LED forward voltage \(U_{\rm F}\), and a desired LED current \(I_{\rm F}\), the series resistor is
-<WRAP> +
-<panel type="default"> +
-<imgcaption op_point_circuit|Circuit of Diode with Shunt resistor.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>op_point_circuit_v01.svg}} +
-</panel> +
-</WRAP> +
- +
-For the circuit in <imgref op_point_circuit> the loop equation is+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm E} +\boxed{ 
-= +R_{\rm V} = \frac{U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm F}}{I_{\rm F}} 
-U_R+U_{\rm D}.+}
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-With the constant-voltage model,+<WRAP> 
 +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwKgFwM6IAwDpsEEAsAnGeRZQGypgiJJ4BMBTA7GwMzYAcTVZNqhAAjRAFZsqAA5iERTqgBuECagC2mCQFMAtEhQA+AFBQowJVAAeDJEyhMmRKAftEeqeMhpQA7l5RYVQQqKSh1AEMrJQZcQJEwCKwEJlwSBAB6EzNgABN1KAA7dUQAL21C7QhdIk8cWmSSXE4mPQNUCGS8bCImVELETlwuVBEY+Uzs8wAZAFEAEWtEJnEqF1CHVYcnOoQw9QB7MoqqmuFgwJAAc3qoUVv1EXo9-BQs03NfJeQ7becVtaOWqwBiTD7AaA2FJbEiArZIUK7MIXAhgnJfKEA9bYP7YpFoz7fIHY3Gw-HvHIAZSJRBx7gctKgZJBe1QABswLc0AALZYE4AY2xuHgMukeFlSCnmKxEngi8QkKC9NYGHxeMIYTkpYFobSISm+MBoEDc2AHaAAHUKhp5UAyfiN3IOAFc0FbKdznYU0PyDlAKnyoBhpAw1YgrCwCO0oCHWVMctIoOMNc9uoQ2FQmCROCQiOJOHZxBouvhCEhKBWKOL1LHJfHzInxoog6n8CtizhXhpa-yMgcpsA-QHWUHYwjdhGZKD68BG7cMM8i1KE0nBqgF523gO+yZgBlwBATEA noborder}} 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 + 
 +For circuit design it is important the check the real resistor power with the absolute maximum ratings of the resistors 
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm D}\approx U_{\rm TO}.+P_R = (U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm F})I_{\rm F} = R_{\rm V}I_{\rm F}^2 \quad \overset{!}{<} \quad P_{R, \rm max}
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-Therefore+The LED power is approximately
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-I_{\rm D} +P_{\rm LEDU_{\rm F}I_{\rm F}.
-\approx +
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm TO}}{R}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
 <callout type="danger" icon="true"> <callout type="danger" icon="true">
-Never connect a normal diode or LED directly to an ideal voltage source in forward direction.  \\ +Do not connect an LED directly to an ideal voltage source.   
-The diode current must be limited. \\ +The current must be limited, usually with a resistor or a current source.
-The used resistor is often called **shunt resistor**.+
 </callout> </callout>
  
-==== Special Diodes ==== +<tabcaption tab_led_values|Typical LED values for first estimates> 
-=== Z-Diodes ===+ 
 +^ LED color     ^ Typical forward voltage \(U_{\rm F}\)  ^ Typical current 
 +| infrared      | \(\approx 1.3~{\rm V}\)            | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\)  | 
 +| red           | \(\approx 1.6~{\rm V}\)            | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\)  | 
 +| yellow        | \(\approx 1.7~{\rm V}\)            | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\)  | 
 +| green         | \(\approx 1.8~{\rm V}\)            | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\)  | 
 +| blue / white  | \(\approx 3.0\ldots 3.3~{\rm V}\)  | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\)  | 
 +</tabcaption> 
 +\\ 
 +<panel type="info" title="Engineering example"> 
 +A robot controller often uses a \(24~{\rm V}\) supply, but a status LED may need only \(10~{\rm mA}\) at about \(2~{\rm V}\). \\   
 +Most of the voltage must therefore drop across the resistor, not across the LED. 
 +</panel> 
 + 
 +<callout type="warning" icon="true"> 
 +LEDs usually tolerate only small reverse voltages.   
 +Do not operate an LED in reverse direction unless the datasheet explicitly allows it. 
 +</callout> 
 + 
 +~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~ 
 + 
 +==== Z-Diodes ====
  
 If the reverse voltage of a diode becomes too large, the diode enters **breakdown**.   If the reverse voltage of a diode becomes too large, the diode enters **breakdown**.  
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 For ordinary diodes, breakdown is usually unwanted and can destroy the diode if the current is not limited.  \\ For ordinary diodes, breakdown is usually unwanted and can destroy the diode if the current is not limited.  \\
 **Z-diodes** are designed to operate safely in this reverse-breakdown region at a defined voltage \(U_{\rm Z}\). **Z-diodes** are designed to operate safely in this reverse-breakdown region at a defined voltage \(U_{\rm Z}\).
 +
 +<WRAP>
 +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=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-ccUi7ZCAAKocpCZFLTcgoLqiIMJmQQKAKe0CehEEBB6AAGggADUOQQ6NzFAR1BA1LGAD6eyjqJBQCiJbl0UsV6u23n0Gkl4h5iADtsczJ9ihiL1JGfxeNzxcdIR1PPdkuxgBan2OdfGJ-AECmwJhDWWHGa5-JIEf3QY1gAZjoAK5hVgAL2YfxmE0CpnwGapRHPOpb0keJEhfNIoJqOsCDAagkAwpFwSTaChBZRkyiZVl8kVaZcG6LY+DSaD9juXUXjOC5cCNJALXwwZoAIXBLWeN4Ph4bs+R2AhqDES8FRkXBoCgPFEIoyhfXoIQD1YcwrGYDkEkSODtTwWRA1jEMQFQ9QMGmPhRAzfc12zXT1FQ7UnQUAy13LKtNMgMc0gpPtsGstJ2xzPElKgZsu1XNJbObdpyBAKgYp7Q8OWndRcEUad2mbfyQECsRcAyOQ0G5MRa2s1oQEARMI504ktPKyAVys2cqqttMBZmYktpzylzmo7aYLgYJBqVqlBBRAd8LE0ewdE0ExjG0CJLH8OdkztIR6n68cxo8XQfD8QIjAWpa5wwAVRPINRwLG7QgmAowbEO5hFosZagA noborder}} 
 +</WRAP>
  
 The current must still be limited by the surrounding circuit. \\ The current must still be limited by the surrounding circuit. \\
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 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-u_{\rm Z} +u_{\rm Z} \approx U_{\rm Z}+r_{\rm Z} \cdot i_{\rm Z}.
-\approx +
-U_{\rm Z}+r_{\rm Z} \cdot i_{\rm Z}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<panel type="info" title="Z-diode preview">+<panel type="info" title="Z-diode">
   * Z-diodes are useful for voltage limitation and voltage stabilization.     * Z-diodes are useful for voltage limitation and voltage stabilization.  
 +  * Z-diodes have a huge variety of breakdown voltages: $U_{\rm Z} \approx 1.0 ~\rm V... 400 ~ V $ \\ Z-diodes allow to get "knee voltages" above $0.7 ~\rm V$
   * Z-diodes are still conventional diodes in the forward direction.    * Z-diodes are still conventional diodes in the forward direction. 
 </panel> </panel>
  
-<WRAP> +\\
-{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=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-ccUi7ZCAAKocpCZFLTcgoLqiIMJmQQKAKe0CehEEBB6AAGggADUOQQ6NzFAR1BA1LGAD6eyjqJBQCiJbl0UsV6u23n0Gkl4h5iADtsczJ9ihiL1JGfxeNzxcdIR1PPdkuxgBan2OdfGJ-AECmwJhDWWHGa5-JIEf3QY1gAZjoAK5hVgAL2YfxmE0CpnwGapRHPOpb0keJEhfNIoJqOsCDAagkAwpFwSTaChBZRkyiZVl8kVaZcG6LY+DSaD9juXUXjOC5cCNJALXwwZoAIXBLWeN4Ph4bs+R2AhqDES8FRkXBoCgPFEIoyhfXoIQD1YcwrGYDkEkSODtTwWRA1jEMQFQ9QMGmPhRAzfc12zXT1FQ7UnQUAy13LKtNMgMc0gpPtsGstJ2xzPElKgZsu1XNJbObdpyBAKgYp7Q8OWndRcEUad2mbfyQECsRcAyOQ0G5MRa2s1oQEARMI504ktPKyAVys2cqqttMBZmYktpzylzmo7aYLgYJBqVqlBBRAd8LE0ewdE0ExjG0CJLH8OdkztIR6n68cxo8XQfD8QIjAWpa5wwAVRPINRwLG7QgmAowbEO5hFosZagA noborder}}  +
-</WRAP>+
  
-=== LEDs ===+A typical application is a **Z-diode stabilizer**
  
-An LED is a diode that emits light in forward direction. The required forward voltage depends on the semiconductor material and therefore on the color.+<panel type="info" title="Simulation: Z-diode voltage reference"> 
 +Use this simulation to observe how a Z-diode limits the output voltage.
  
-<tabcaption tab_led_forward_voltage|Typical LED forward voltages>+Things to try:
  
-^ LED color ^ Typical \(U_{\rm TO}\) ^ +  * change the input voltage, 
-| infrared | \(\approx 1.3~{\rm V}\) | +  * change the load resistance, 
-| red | \(\approx 1.6~{\rm V}\) | +  * observe when the Z-diode current becomes too small for stabilization.
-| yellow | \(\approx 1.7~{\rm V}\) | +
-| green | \(\approx 1.8~{\rm V}\) | +
-| blue | \(\approx 3.2~{\rm V}\) |+
  
-<callout type="warning" icon="true"+<WRAP
-LEDs usually tolerate only small reverse voltages  +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwKgFwM6IAwDpsEEAsAnGeRZQGypgiJJ4BMBTA7GwMzYAcTVZNqhAAjRAFYiqAA5iE47KgBuECagC2mCQFMAtEhQA+AFBQowAEpQAHgyRMoSEg57ZHz1PASKoAdy8osKoIRD7qAIbWSgyoImDhWAhUuEIA9CZmwABeNoicnFRQTDw8UPmFLDyeMVDqAPaIACbaMOEArgA2aLpZ2gB22hAI6abmAOa5COVFJWUFZdhSsDjDGea+k9NIVG5ERKXbPl6KI5nQtiH7RbxQe6XFVcveqMGMhKujwBMXdzOlv9wlscPmdJk4HIc-o4dtVnlBggoTmtgNYweI2EV7ND7khxLCfBgwAwaOhtIgAKog8yoi7bHGFJBsCpOfGoQkMJioNBkhAAUSpKLBbBImIhsyYuNZUHZyBJ3MQiFO1M2LHcSDKTBFTiBK2lRNlXJ5iuRNLy2C1JHEZW27kewL1HMNiAAWgLTVNFu43NwDiROFKZdsnQgAJJuybFK24zhFEhERziEn2wNyo3hi7seO4jHFCEwp4E-X2YMANXTiH4WvEDnYMdxeILbKLqcQYaVgp+TCzPAxRGKXoDzeDbZNkz7FocRE4Uctg8dpMQABlyyFOFmSLsp+5-Y2HQaFwhjZ9pJNqwcdlAz39YTv1DyCfRkC8eW9CAQV4mrRL1ej4xKdXCKbBkemTuuIkiYlaibqhKdq6oGnIHq67ZgVu36XhB-5zvu8oIJS7YAILqHe3LnBWsyQls+YBBo95so+nKEcR2ikZs8yUfMlSwoEd7wQxAonrSezQm4SDCQ8N60XxNQQC+b7vO23wMOJFHCYCrKKae-YPJe-bqY27YbBcV6Qr8hwaaOPwXkwa63GwMGcEIu5AQeFgrkQ9lFJwIoeTmfbYcWB7LkxJGDGOVymVcXFPDxdHSvxKERn2jg8CKTAKO4iHJkWiG4QAyiuNnqkgPB-slJVOdlxLBm5hlgsJkLgiJFmfCIY4HFiTiFPkWUrIlFwCGUiaOFwQ0kAFjy4X0dRgBgACeUB5XUbQQCA2gCm1GY3AYDjed6+QtaBEbcENGIFGd1HwUWk08s6uiNGAdTNNKaDhHEHRgL0QztptiChAyWLiLM+Q7sC-V-Ta06FED3riONznXcGi51OEjRQAAFAAFoM2hQBY2iEhgaB1BAACUAp5fVWYXjtzW7tINQfbqaCYxWApWLSnX9q4jjFNxJL+LqERRIgaTIkZdgQg1XNwc8dWcxCziOJ1TKHcqtLYBCnolQy2CVVdDA3YgbQYLjGC+GAaAgJjAp1FA-QVg2GAM1MvUINYLAEIFLs+BcIZ9LoJZ1F04RjOtayZCe0SAY+jAaIkPEu-omsCqkdTInbDtPtKLucG7HsyDEEfmFH0nIEioyR1A0c7hgj54Cg7Zpxn9t9H9bK5-nnvYN7bOTAA8m03RByHYcIMXwClzHDBhAnGhJ4wjET1Ptf17gPGJHg2ANuoPup+nnyowAVvb7f2-qPhZ-jhOvX0a0Y3UmPqBg5O1G3HrvrUxlvmyaCIBYAB9RcGNkao3Ju2Y+p8QiIW0BfVAWcR6vTHm-NQX8Z6-0QIg0O60RjAFSOACAJggA noborder}}  
-Do not operate an LED in reverse direction unless the datasheet explicitly allows it+</WRAP>
-</callout>+
  
-~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~ 
  
 +</panel>
  
 +\[
 +\begin{align*}
 +{\color{blue }{I_{\rm V}}} &= \frac{U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm V}} &&\text{current supplied through the series resistor},
 +\\
 +{\color{green}{I_{\rm L}}} &= \frac{U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm L}}           &&\text{useful load current},
 +\\
 +{\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}}   &= {\color{blue}{I_{\rm V}}} - {\color{green}{I_{\rm L}}} &&\text{remaining current through the Z-diode}.
 +\end{align*}
 +\]
  
 +The Z-diode can stabilize the voltage only if \({\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}}\) remains inside the allowed range:
  
-==== LED with series resistor ====+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{\rm Z,min} \leq {\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}} \leq I_{\rm Z,max}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-An LED is operated in forward direction. It converts part of the electrical energy into light. +The power limit is
- +
-<WRAP> +
-<panel type="default"> +
-<imgcaption fig_led_series_resistor|LED with current-limiting series resistor.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>block12_led_series_resistor.svg}} +
-</panel> +
-</WRAP> +
- +
-For a supply voltage \(U_{\rm E}\), an LED forward voltage \(U_{\rm F}\), and a desired LED current \(I_{\rm F}\), the series resistor is+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-\boxed{ +P_{\rm Z} = U_{\rm Z}\cdot {\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}} \leq P_{\rm tot}.
-R_{\rm V} +
-= +
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm F}}{I_{\rm F}} +
-}+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The resistor power is+A Z-diode stabilizer is simple, but not efficient for large load currents.  \\ 
 +It is useful for voltage limitation, small reference voltages, and robust simple circuits. 
 + 
 + 
 +~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~ 
 + 
 +==== Freewheeling diode for inductive loads ==== 
 + 
 +Inductors resist a sudden change of current:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-P_R +u_L=L\frac{{\rm d}i_L}{{\rm d}t}.
-= +
-(U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm F})I_{\rm F} +
-+
-R_{\rm V}I_{\rm F}^2.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The LED power is approximately+If a relay coil, solenoid, or small motor is switched off, the current tries to continue flowing. Without a safe current path, the voltage can become very large. 
 + 
 +When the switch is opened, the freewheeling diode becomes forward-biased. The inductor current circulates through the diode and the coil. 
 + 
 +<panel type="info" title="Physical interpretation"> 
 +The coil is like a flywheel for current. 
 + 
 +  * A mechanical flywheel cannot stop instantly. 
 +  * An inductor current cannot stop instantly. 
 +  * The freewheeling diode gives the current a safe path while the stored magnetic energy is dissipated. 
 +</panel> 
 + 
 +The magnetic energy stored in the inductance is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-P_{\rm LED}+W_L
 = =
-U_{\rm F}I_{\rm F}.+\frac{1}{2}LI_0^2.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<callout type="danger" icon="true"> +With a freewheeling diode, the switch voltage is limited to a safe value.  \\  
-Do not connect an LED directly to an ideal voltage source.   +The disadvantage is that the current decays more slowly, so a relay or solenoid may release more slowly. 
-The current must be limited, usually with a resistor or a current source.+ 
 +<callout type="info" icon="true"> 
 +For fast turn-off, additional components such as a Z-diode, TVS diode, or resistor-diode network can be used.   
 +The basic principle remains the same: provide controlled path for the inductive current.
 </callout> </callout>
  
-<tabcaption tab_led_values|Typical LED values for first estimates>+<panel type="info" title="Simulation: inductive kickback protection"> 
 +Use this simulation to observe the overvoltage when switching an inductive load like a motor, and how a diode limits it.
  
-^ LED color ^ Typical forward voltage \(U_{\rm F}\) ^ Typical current ^ +Things to try:
-| infrared | \(\approx 1.3~{\rm V}\) | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\) | +
-| red | \(\approx 1.6~{\rm V}\) | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\) | +
-| yellow | \(\approx 1.7~{\rm V}\) | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\) | +
-| green | \(\approx 1.8~{\rm V}\) | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\) | +
-| blue / white | \(\approx 3.0\ldots 3.3~{\rm V}\) | \(5\ldots 20~{\rm mA}\) |+
  
-<panel type="info" title="Engineering example"> +  * open and close the switch, 
-A robot controller often uses a \(24~{\rm V}\) supplybut a status LED may need only \(10~{\rm mA}\) at about \(2~{\rm V}\).   +  * compare the circuit with and without the protection diode, 
-Most of the voltage must therefore drop across the resistor, not across the LED.+  * observe the voltage across the switch. 
 + 
 +<WRAP> 
 +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwKgFwM6IAwDpsEECsqYIiSeATAVQOx0DM2AHFQGwCcndqIARoiLZUAB0EIALFVQA3CENQBbTEICmAWiQoAfACgoUYLKgAPCnXZRmkqEkt2qLVPAQioAd1fulAQ1OyigD0+obAHmYWVjZQVFS2Ni44CCEGRhHmCIyM0di2TizWeUluKaFGGJEIcQl5sSyFibDJqWEZiAWxrPWFVETsJSKt6VU1Xb3xsf2DZWmgo5N9Vp1LM1DkCESalKSBbvjYKFAYCqVQsgAmLeXA0JnZVkhO1jlFkmunlEM37cgOT4V7FZ2O9mqVhuEqg9HI1XiCZhCLlC4bYgVB4WCfAB7RAXNQwXwAVwANmhZm0FrV8otppjySNMp0Yitad56cBRKMGuNYotWCVGMo1Mljht3BBhchCNL2QARADCAFksWgsXcojCXo8nGswAA7HC4EhQCBYZCoADWhsOxotEjwNtQACtrYQkNwPZ6vZxnFB7QdsMaAOanSTuNC+a5zUxVSh2bJ2EGJwV045gDqgtCS5Wq6C+SoAHT1+ouhJAaDAsjUUAAMljfBd2THMkgiPVOHYiEhrO61hh09VM5KAMoeMBoEAAC3QWKgRbQhIgeqgWJgUBzaqbscY6O7SHYVCgnCObLTGdQWcQMAl1Y8k7UamJ+qDc71srAWLx7NnagNyBTGCiBQAxgqYNAEE8YjJOUYScns7gYGKAbYJYVCcIwnCSEQjBPMaShmjsUBKEB4I3EEWL6MAQTgBA+hAA noborder}}  
 +</WRAP>
 </panel> </panel>
  
-==== LED operation with AC voltage ==== 
  
-LEDs tolerate only small reverse voltagesThereforeoperation directly at AC voltage needs protection.+~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~ 
 + 
 +==== Half-wave rectifier (M1) ==== 
 + 
 +A rectifier converts an AC voltage into a unidirectional voltage. 
 + 
 +<panel type="info" title="Simulation: half-wave rectifier"> 
 +Use this simulation to observe how one half-wave is removed by a diode. 
 + 
 +Things to try: 
 + 
 +  * reverse the diode direction, 
 +  * change the load resistance, 
 +  * change capacitor, 
 +  * compare input and output voltage.
  
 <WRAP> <WRAP>
-<panel type="default"> +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwKgFwM6IAwDpsEECsqYIiSAzPgJwDsALEkZQExLYAcSnAbClBAAjRERJQADiIRFsqAG4RRqALaZRAUwC0SFAD4AUFCjB5UAB4UkrKG2xRdNmr1TwEcqAHc3AmEoQMHioAhubyygD0hsbA0JYBSLxQzlBMSXauOKj+vIEIUUYmACYWVk7plEnOme6qAPaIRRowwQCuADZo+dEmnqXI1ras9pSVQx5ucgUxGP2jVRVJiRNZ0yYgc2PLtmMZsFmCOPiENKdn5xc0pOHuxwIY-h7yRYgMuIFEDCysDLm8jEROCQ1sA+vF5uNUolxjUpj1QZsFlCFrDuoVgHUoBoAHYHDASRC5GrmSioAm1HoxCRQG4eDDkZBwwpUmmIUlQelHVhomIROrwzE4iiofGEhjE9nk-TMkzU2kihnAymy1kIdmc27YaxK9F8wzACLgCCGIA noborder}} 
-<imgcaption fig_led_ac_protection|LED operation with AC voltage and reverse-voltage protection.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>block12_led_ac_protection.svg}} +
-</panel>+
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 +</panel>
  
-A second diode can be placed antiparallel to the LED. Then, during the reverse half-wave, the normal diode conducts and limits the reverse voltage across the LED.+Assumptions for the basic formulas:
  
-<callout> +  * sinusoidal input voltage, 
-For low-frequency indicator circuitsa visible flicker may occur if only one half-wave is used.   +  * RMS value \(U_\sim\), 
-For higher quality indicatorsrectification or dedicated LED drivers are used. +  * ohmic load
-</callout>+  * ideal diode.
  
-==== Z-diode voltage limitation and stabilization ====+For a half-wave rectifier:
  
-A Z-diode is operated in reverse breakdown. In its working range, the voltage is approximately constant:+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +\boxed{ U_{\rm di} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim } 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +The ripple frequency is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-u_{\rm Z}\approx U_{\rm Z}.+f_\sigma=f.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<WRAP> +The output voltage can be split into an average DC value and an AC ripple component:
-<panel type="default"> +
-<imgcaption fig_z_diode_stabilizer|Simple Z-diode voltage stabilizer with load resistor.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>block12_z_diode_stabilizer.svg}} +
-</panel> +
-</WRAP>+
  
-The input current through the series resistor is+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +u_{\rm out}(t) = U_{\rm di} + u_\sigma(t). 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Here 
 + 
 +  * \(U_{\rm di}\) is the average value, i.e. the DC component, 
 +  * \(u_\sigma(t)\) is the time-dependent ripple component, 
 +  * \(U_\sigma\) is the RMS value of this ripple component.
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-I_{\rm V} +U_\sigma \sqrt{ \frac{1}{T} \int_0^T u_\sigma^2(t)\,{\rm d}}.
-= +
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm V}}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The load current is+The ripple factor for the ideal circuit is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-I_{\rm L} +w_U = \frac{U_\sigma}{U_{\rm di}} \approx 1.21.
-= +
-\frac{U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm L}}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The Z-diode current is+<callout> 
 +The half-wave rectifier is simple, but it uses only one half-wave. \\   
 +Therefore the ripple is large and the transformer is used poorly. \\ 
 +Damping capacitors must be relatively large. 
 +</callout> 
 + 
 + 
 +==== Bridge rectifier B2 ==== 
 + 
 +A full-wave rectifier uses both half-waves. 
 + 
 +<panel type="info" title="Simulation: bridge rectifier"> 
 +Use this simulation to compare half-wave and full-wave rectification. 
 + 
 +Things to try: 
 + 
 +  * observe which two diodes conduct in each half-wave, 
 +  * compare input and output voltage, 
 +  * add or remove smoothing if available in the simulation. 
 + 
 +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-fullrect.html 700,500 noborder}} 
 +</panel> 
 + 
 +For the bridge rectifier B2:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
 \boxed{ \boxed{
-I_{\rm Z} +U_{\rm di} = \frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim
-= +
-I_{\rm V}-I_{\rm L}+
 } }
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-and must stay in the allowed operating range:+The ripple frequency is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-I_{\rm Z,min} +f_\sigma=2f.
-\leq +
-I_{\rm Z} +
-\leq +
-I_{\rm Z,max}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The power limit is+The ideal ripple factor is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-P_{\rm Z} +w_U\approx 0.48.
-+
-U_{\rm Z}I_{\rm Z} +
-\leq +
-P_{\rm tot}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<panel type="info" title="Color scheme for the Z-diode stabilizer">+<panel type="info" title="Real diode voltage drops"> 
 +In a bridge rectifier, two diodes conduct at the same time.  \\  
 +Therefore, for silicon diodes, the output voltage is roughly reduced by 
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-{\color{blue}{I_{\rm V}}} +2U_{\rm TO}\approx 1.4~{\rm V}.
-&= +
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm V}} +
-&&\text{current supplied through the series resistor}, +
-\\ +
-{\color{green}{I_{\rm L}}} +
-&= +
-\frac{U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm L}} +
-&&\text{useful load current}, +
-\\ +
-{\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}} +
-&= +
-{\color{blue}{I_{\rm V}}} +
-+
-{\color{green}{I_{\rm L}}} +
-&&\text{remaining current through the Z-diode}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The Z-diode can stabilize the voltage only if \({\color{red}{I_{\rm Z}}}\) remains inside the allowed range.+This matters especially for low-voltage supplies.
 </panel> </panel>
  
-<callout type="warning" icon="true"> +<tabcaption tab_rectifier_summary|Comparison of simple rectifier circuits>
-A Z-diode stabilizer is simple, but not efficient for large load currents.   +
-It is useful for voltage limitation, small reference voltages, and robust simple circuits+
-</callout>+
  
-<panel type="info" title="Simulation: Z-diode voltage reference"> +^ Circuit ^ Uses half-waves ^ Ideal average voltage \(U_{\rm di}\) ^ Ripple frequency ^ 
-Use this simulation to observe how a Z-diode limits the output voltage.+| M1 half-wave  | one half-wave    | \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim\)   | \(f\)   | 
 +| B2 bridge     | both half-waves  | \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim\)  | \(2f\) 
 +</tabcaption>
  
-Things to try: 
  
-  * change the input voltage, +~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~
-  * change the load resistance, +
-  * observe when the Z-diode current becomes too small for stabilization.+
  
-{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-zenerref.html 700,500 noborder}}+==== Capacitor smoothing ==== 
 + 
 +A rectifier output is not constant. \\  
 +A smoothing capacitor stores charge near the voltage maximum and supplies the load between maxima. 
 + 
 +<panel> 
 +<WRAP> 
 +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?running=false&ctz=DwYwlgTgBAZgvAIgIwKgFwM6IAwDpsEECsqYIiSAzPgJwDsALEkZQExLYAcSnAbClBAAjRERJQADiIRFsqAG4RRqALaZRAUwC0SFAD4AUFCjB5UAB4VWnKK1YMoSa495zYOVAHd4yVDCUIDG4qAIbm8soA9IbGwNCWgUi8UDTJTMnWnH4eUAG8QQjRRiYAJhaIrFwu2LZVqdkIwQD2iCUaMCEArgA2aIUxJhjlCJSUyalQo8lJbj5yRbEgw1PVk2O29g1u5I34hDQHh0fHNKQRuwQCGAFu8iWI1LycNPa8vKx070R0lFkLJp5lutMlB0rZOFl3I1+sVgICEisJmD6lD5gM4cNKjYZrUbHYGFsYbEygkseC8VV8YSoCoWgg2h0en1-hiEk5sa5cdVCSySRU6KxybYBRsCajVHSGV1ekSAZiRTiPoKqeLefLBYqRSi5hLWu1pcz0fCrHj7MLlZtVUagRkIebyTzraSRSCyZlHbDjQgyRMlSleB7Yl6-RNEQGrZ6baK1rbITqWU0oBoAHY5DASRD5BrmSioDPQgaxCRQc5uDA7Diyoslh6ocs4XCsWXASJNdGJlMUOv5rNQnN5ruFkzF0t1nYkf7V865qD1i7YL7N1uGFvgCCGIA noborder}}  
 +</WRAP>
 </panel> </panel>
  
-~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~+For a bridge rectifier with a sufficiently large smoothing capacitor, the DC voltage is approximately
  
-==== Freewheeling diode for inductive loads ====+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +U_{\rm di} \approx \sqrt{2}U_\sim \end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-Inductors resist sudden change of current:+for ideal diodes and small ripple. 
 + 
 +With real silicon diodes in bridge rectifier:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-u_L=L\frac{{\rm d}i_L}{{\rm d}t}.+U_{\rm di\approx \sqrt{2}U_\sim - 2U_{\rm TO- \frac{\Delta U}{2}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-If a relay coil, solenoid, or small motor is switched off, the current tries to continue flowing. Without a safe current path, the voltage can become very large.+Here \(\Delta U\) is the approximate peak-to-peak ripple voltage.
  
-<WRAP group> +A simple estimate for the smoothing capacitor is
-<WRAP column half> +
-<panel type="default"> +
-<imgcaption fig_inductive_switch_without_diode|Switching an inductive load without freewheeling diode: dangerous overvoltage can occur.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>block12_inductive_load_without_diode.svg}} +
-</panel> +
-</WRAP>+
  
-<WRAP column half> +\[ 
-<panel type="default"> +\begin{align*} 
-<imgcaption fig_inductive_switch_with_diode|Switching an inductive load with freewheeling diode: the current has a safe path.></imgcaption> +\boxedC \approx \frac{I_{\rm d}}{f_\sigma\Delta U} } 
-{{drawio>block12_inductive_load_with_freewheel_diode.svg}} +\end{align*} 
-</panel> +\]
-</WRAP> +
-</WRAP>+
  
-When the switch is opened, the freewheeling diode becomes forward-biased. The inductor current circulates through the diode and the coil.+with
  
-<panel type="info" title="Physical interpretation"> +  * \(I_{\rm d}\): load current
-The coil is like a flywheel for current.+  * \(f_\sigma\): ripple frequency, 
 +  * \(\Delta U\): allowed peak-to-peak ripple voltage.
  
-  A mechanical flywheel cannot stop instantly+<panel type="info" title="Course approximation with RMS ripple"> 
-  An inductor current cannot stop instantly. +If \(U_\sigma\) is used as the RMS value of the ripple voltage, a practical estimate is 
-  The freewheeling diode gives the current a safe path while the stored magnetic energy is dissipated.+ 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*
 +C \approx k\frac{I_{\rm d}}{f_\sigma U_\sigma}
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Typical factors: 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*
 +k&=0.25 &&\text{for one-pulse rectification},\\ 
 +k&=0.20 &&\text{for two-pulse rectification}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
 </panel> </panel>
  
-The magnetic energy stored in the inductance is+<callout type="warning" icon="true"> 
 +A larger capacitor reduces ripple, but it also creates short high charging-current pulses through the diodes and transformer.  \\ 
 +For power supplies, check diode peak current, transformer rating, capacitor ripple current, and inrush current. 
 +</callout> 
 + 
 +===== Exercises ===== 
 + 
 +#@TaskTitle_HTML@##@Lvl_HTML@#~~#@ee2_taskctr#~~.1  Circuit with multiple diodes: which lamps light up? 
 +#@TaskText_HTML@# 
 + 
 +The following simulation includes multiple diodes and several lamps.   
 +A lamp lights brightly when a voltage of approximately
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-W_L +U_{\rm lamp}\geq 5~{\rm V}
-+
-\frac{1}{2}LI_0^2.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-With a freewheeling diode, the switch voltage is limited to a safe value.   +drops across it.
-The disadvantage is that the current decays more slowly, so a relay or solenoid may release more slowly.+
  
-<callout type="info" icon="true"> +Close the switch in the simulation.
-For fast turn-off, additional components such as a Z-diode, TVS diode, or resistor-diode network can be used.   +
-The basic principle remains the same: provide a controlled path for the inductive current. +
-</callout>+
  
-<panel type="info" title="Simulation: inductive kickback protection"> +  * Which lamps light up brightly? 
-Use this simulation to observe the overvoltage when switching an inductive load, and how a diode limits it.+  * Which lamps remain dark? 
 +  * Explain the result using the idea of diode bypass paths.
  
-Things to try:+{{url>http://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?hideSidebar=true&running=false&ctz=CQAgjCAMB0l3BWcMBMcUHYMGZIA4UA2ATmIxG3KQBZsQEBTAWjDACgBzEa4wkTFN14U0UKGwAmQvgPAYZGQYIkMAZgEMArgBsALmwBK4MILDFBeSOHNir1K7ltRoCSf3vuHhPJ-4gVGjr6AO4U3r7Y4WaCkGyhKB4JVknWMWxgeBC0pjY8fNFiuFYQSDBwEGWQ7KFg8vyKcvk2saG41KkUkO0mPi2NHbX5KL1ubeDD-T1+AVp6o1ET2eM+ymqzIdzYOYJLU7EAzsbbk83gIBra+wzpmWE+BbunRWelsFXO5TcQKQVjBQ5wF4fd6VdgZCB-GyRe5PQElYEVN5g26DDo-WHFegIhFxaT1HbCf646EdEl7NhAA noborder}}
  
-  * open and close the switch, 
-  * compare the circuit with and without the protection diode, 
-  * observe the voltage across the switch. 
  
-{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-inductkick-block.html 700,500 noborder}} +1Determine which lamps light up brightly.
-</panel>+
  
-==== Clamp diodes for sensitive inputs ====+<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12001~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +Number the lamps from left to right:
  
-Microcontroller and sensor inputs tolerate only a limited voltage range.   +\[ 
-Clamp diodes can conduct disturbances away from the sensitive input.+\begin{align*} 
 +L_1,\;L_2,\;L_3,\;L_4,\;L_5. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-<WRAP> +After closing the switch, check the voltage across each lamp in the simulation.
-<panel type="default"> +
-<imgcaption fig_input_clamp_diodes|Clamp diodes protecting a sensitive input against overvoltage and undervoltage.></imgcaption> +
-{{drawio>block12_input_clamp_diodes.svg}} +
-</panel> +
-</WRAP>+
  
-For a \(5~{\rm V}\) input, the input node is often clamped approximately to+A lamp is assumed to light brightly if
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
--0.7~{\rm V} +U_{\rm lamp}\geq 5~{\rm V}.
-\lesssim +
-u_{\rm in} +
-\lesssim +
-5.7~{\rm V}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The resistor \(R_{\rm V}\) limits the clamp current:+The simulation shows that the outer lamps have a sufficiently large voltage across them, while the inner lamps are bypassed by conducting diodes. 
 +</WRAP> 
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@# 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12001~@# 
 +The lamps
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-I_{\rm clamp} +L_1 
-\approx +\quad \text{and} \quad 
-\frac{U_{\rm disturb}-U_{\rm clamp}}{R_{\rm V}}.+L_5
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<callout type="danger" icon="true"> +light up brightly
-Clamp diodes are not a substitute for proper EMC design  +#@ResultEnd_HTML@# 
-For external connectors, use suitable protection components and check the datasheets. +</WRAP> 
-</callout>+</WRAP>
  
-<panel type="info" title="Mechatronics example"> +2Determine which lamps remain dark.
-A sensor cable near a motor cable can pick up short disturbance pulses  +
-Clamp diodes can prevent the input voltage from exceeding the allowed range, while the series resistor limits the injected current. +
-</panel>+
  
-~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~+<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12002~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +The inner lamps are connected in parts of the circuit that are bypassed by forward-biased diodes.
  
-==== Half-wave rectifier M1 ====+A forward-biased diode has only a small voltage drop. Therefore, a lamp in parallel with such a diode path receives only a small voltage.
  
-A rectifier converts an AC voltage into a unidirectional voltage.+If
  
-<WRAP> +\[ 
-<panel type="default"> +\begin{align*} 
-<imgcaption fig_half_wave_rectifier|Half-wave rectifier M1 with ideal diode and resistive load.></imgcaption> +U_{\rm lamp}<5~{\rm V}, 
-{{drawio>block12_half_wave_rectifier_m1.svg}+\end{align*} 
-</panel>+\] 
 + 
 +the lamp does not light brightly. 
 +</WRAP> 
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-Assumptions for the basic formulas:+<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12002~@# 
 +The lamps
  
-  * sinusoidal input voltage, +\[ 
-  RMS value \(U_\sim\)+\begin{align*
-  ohmic load, +L_2,\;L_3,\;L_4 
-  * ideal diode.+\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-For half-wave rectifier:+remain dark or almost dark. 
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@# 
 +</WRAP> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +#@TaskEnd_HTML@# 
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 +#@TaskTitle_HTML@##@Lvl_HTML@#~~#@ee2_taskctr#~~.1  Circuit with multiple diodes II: current calculation 
 +#@TaskText_HTML@# 
 + 
 +The following simulation includes two diodes and two resistors. 
 + 
 +Assume simple constant-voltage diode model:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-\boxed{ +U_{\rm F}=0.6~{\rm V}.
-U_{\rm di} +
-= +
-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim +
-}+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The ripple frequency is+The source voltage is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-f_\sigma=f.+U_0=4.0~{\rm V}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The ripple factor for the ideal M1 circuit is+The resistors are
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-w_U +R_1=200~\Omega, 
-+\qquad 
-\frac{U_\sigma}{U_{\rm di}} +R_2=100~\Omega.
-\approx +
-1.21.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<callout> +Calculate the currents through
-The half-wave rectifier is simple, but it uses only one half-wave.   +
-Therefore the ripple is large and the transformer is used poorly. +
-</callout>+
  
-<panel type="info" title="Simulation: half-wave rectifier"> +  * \(D_1\), 
-Use this simulation to observe how one half-wave is removed by a diode.+  * \(R_1\), 
 +  * \(R_2\).
  
-Things to try:+{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?hideSidebar=true&running=false&ctz=CQAgjCAMB0l3BWcMBMcUHYMGZIA4UA2ATmIxABZykLsQEBTAWjDACgA3EFFC7iyN17gUeKOIGVxgmAjYAnENjQixywbxnc4CpXj5hRevpvFgdAd2P9B6m1DZW7pnicmQ2AD24IU4c9wE-nRuIAAi7N7Y2EistoSxYCH84SheSmTgGH4UmFk0KQBKaVG4WXTYhIJgGIRSwoWRQmI1dCgILbX1fACqHgAmQgZGdoZifv0MAGYAhgCuADYALmyDoyP6qtwgk7OLK0A noborder}}
  
-  * reverse the diode direction, +1. Calculate the current through \(R_1\).
-  * change the load resistance, +
-  * compare input and output voltage.+
  
-{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-rectify.html 700,500 noborder}} +<WRAP group
-</panel>+<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12004~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +The current through \(R_1\) passes through one forward-biased diode.
  
-==== Center-tap rectifier M2 and bridge rectifier B2 ====+Therefore the voltage across \(R_1\) is
  
-A full-wave rectifier uses both half-waves.+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +U_{R1} 
 +
 +U_0-U_{\rm F}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-<WRAP group> +Insert the values: 
-<WRAP column half> + 
-<panel type="default"> +\[ 
-<imgcaption fig_center_tap_rectifier|Center-tap rectifier M2.></imgcaption> +\begin{align*} 
-{{drawio>block12_center_tap_rectifier_m2.svg}} +U_{R1} 
-</panel>+&
 +4.0~{\rm V}-0.6~{\rm V} 
 +\\ 
 +&= 
 +3.4~{\rm V}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Now apply Ohm's law: 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{R1} 
 +
 +\frac{U_{R1}}{R_1} 
 +
 +\frac{3.4~{\rm V}}{200~\Omega} 
 +
 +17~{\rm mA}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 +</WRAP> 
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-<WRAP column half> +<WRAP half column
-<panel type="default"> +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12004~@# 
-<imgcaption fig_bridge_rectifier|Bridge rectifier B2.></imgcaption> +\[ 
-{{drawio>block12_bridge_rectifier_b2.svg}} +\begin{align*} 
-</panel>+I_{R1}=17~{\rm mA
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@#
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-For the center-tap rectifier M2:+2. Calculate the current through \(R_2\). 
 + 
 +<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12005~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +The current through \(R_2\) passes through two forward-biased diodes. 
 + 
 +Therefore the voltage across \(R_2\) is
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm di}+U_{R2}
 = =
-\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_{1{\rm N}}+U_0-2U_{\rm F}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Insert the values: 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +U_{R2} 
 +&= 
 +4.0~{\rm V}-2\cdot 0.6~{\rm V} 
 +\\ 
 +&= 
 +2.8~{\rm V}
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Now apply Ohm's law: 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{R2}
 = =
-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_{\rm S}.+\frac{U_{R2}}{R_2} 
 +
 +\frac{2.8~{\rm V}}{100~\Omega} 
 +
 +28~{\rm mA}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +</WRAP>
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
  
-Here \(U_{1{\rm N}}\) is the RMS voltage of one half of the secondary winding and \(U_{\rm S}\) is the RMS voltage of the full secondary winding.+<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12005~@# 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{R2}=28~{\rm mA} 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@# 
 +</WRAP> 
 +</WRAP>
  
-For the bridge rectifier B2:+3. Calculate the current through \(D_1\). 
 + 
 +<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12006~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +The diode \(D_1\) supplies both current paths. 
 + 
 +Therefore, by Kirchhoff's current law,
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-\boxed{ +I_{D1}
-U_{\rm di}+
 = =
-\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim +I_{R1}+I_{R2}.
-}+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-The ripple frequency is+Insert the values:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-f_\sigma=2f.+I_{D1} 
 +&= 
 +17~{\rm mA}+28~{\rm mA} 
 +\\ 
 +&= 
 +45~{\rm mA}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +</WRAP>
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
  
-The ideal ripple factor is+<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12006~@# 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}=45~{\rm mA} 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@# 
 +</WRAP> 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +#@TaskEnd_HTML@# 
 + 
 + 
 +#@TaskTitle_HTML@##@Lvl_HTML@#~~#@ee2_taskctr#~~.1  Circuit with multiple diodes III: switch-dependent currents 
 +#@TaskText_HTML@# 
 + 
 +The following simulation includes two diodes and a switch. 
 + 
 +Assume a simple constant-voltage diode model:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-w_U\approx 0.48.+U_{\rm F}=0.7~{\rm V}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-<panel type="info" title="Real diode voltage drops"> +The source voltage is
-In a bridge rectifier, two diodes conduct at the same time.   +
-Therefore, for silicon diodes, the output voltage is roughly reduced by+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-2U_{\rm TO}\approx 1.4~{\rm V}.+U_0=5.0~{\rm V}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-This matters especially for low-voltage supplies. +The resistor is
-</panel>+
  
-<tabcaption tab_rectifier_summary|Comparison of simple rectifier circuits>+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +R_1=1.0~{\rm k}\Omega. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-^ Circuit ^ Uses half-waves ^ Ideal average voltage \(U_{\rm di}\) ^ Ripple frequency ^ +Calculate the currents through
-| M1 half-wave | one half-wave | \(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim\) | \(f\) | +
-| M2 center-tap | both half-waves | \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_{1{\rm N}}\) | \(2f\) | +
-| B2 bridge | both half-waves | \(\frac{2\sqrt{2}}{\pi}U_\sim\) | \(2f\) |+
  
-<panel type="info" title="Simulation: bridge rectifier"> +  * \(R_1\), 
-Use this simulation to compare half-wave and full-wave rectification.+  * \(D_1\), 
 +  * \(D_2\),
  
-Things to try:+depending on the switch state \(S\).
  
-  * observe which two diodes conduct in each half-wave, +{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circuitjs.html?hideSidebar=true&running=false&ctz=CQAgjCAMB0l3BWKswDZ0A4BMYDMAWfAdiIE59UFcRVIQl9qEBTAWjDACgA3ELLfH3x1+gsFgxQpw+lLowEnAE5C64ybkhiJUsPE4B3EIyyqQuVJIHzD5y2dFnInACZ3J69w-AA5fGHwMTgAPcwxqMCJBfwiSYyEQABEuUKwENUhSPgw1cXiBEAAlFL4dSOo0jyJUfMEAVWc3E3AdZus+X39AkONicCjjOMiiWqSsTgBnL09mz3kQADMAQwAbCeZOXCI6TW0NCxaPOVtHT3a521wDzwsPHWdQ3HJwTOM9cDzBAoBlTiA noborder}}
-  * compare input and output voltage, +
-  * add or remove smoothing if available in the simulation.+
  
-{{url>https://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-fullrect.html 700,500 noborder}} +1Calculate the currents for open switch \(S\).
-</panel>+
  
-~~PAGEBREAK~~ ~~CLEARFIX~~+<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12007~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +With the switch open, only \(D_1\) is connected to the resistor path.
  
-==== Capacitor smoothing ====+The conducting diode clamps the node voltage to approximately
  
-A rectifier output is not constantA smoothing capacitor stores charge near the voltage maximum and supplies the load between maxima.+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +U_{\rm node}\approx U_{\rm F}=0.7~{\rm V}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\]
  
-<WRAP> +The resistor current is therefore 
-<panel type="default"> + 
-<imgcaption fig_bridge_rectifier_with_capacitor|Bridge rectifier with smoothing capacitor.></imgcaption> +\[ 
-{{drawio>block12_bridge_rectifier_with_capacitor.svg}} +\begin{align*} 
-</panel>+I_{R1} 
 +&
 +\frac{U_0-U_{\rm F}}{R_1} 
 +\\ 
 +&= 
 +\frac{5.0~{\rm V}-0.7~{\rm V}}{1.0~{\rm k}\Omega} 
 +\\ 
 +&= 
 +4.3~{\rm mA}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +Since only \(D_1\) conducts, 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}=I_{R1}, 
 +\qquad 
 +I_{D2}=0. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 +</WRAP> 
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
-For a bridge rectifier with a sufficiently large smoothing capacitor, the DC voltage is approximately+<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12007~@# 
 +For open switch:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm di+I_{R1}&=4.3~{\rm mA}, 
-\approx +\\ 
-\sqrt{2}U_\sim+I_{D1}&=4.3~{\rm mA}, 
 +\\ 
 +I_{D2}&=0.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
  
-for ideal diodes and small ripple.+2. Calculate the currents for closed switch \(S\).
  
-With real silicon diodes in a bridge rectifier:+<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12008~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +With the switch closed, \(D_1\) and \(D_2\) are connected in parallel. 
 + 
 +The resistor current is still determined by the source voltage, the forward diode voltage, and \(R_1\):
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm di+I_{R1
-\approx +&= 
-\sqrt{2}U_\sim +\frac{U_0-U_{\rm F}}{R_1} 
-- +\\ 
-2U_{\rm TO} +&= 
-- +\frac{5.0~{\rm V}-0.7~{\rm V}}{1.0~{\rm k}\Omega} 
-\frac{\Delta U}{2}.+\\ 
 +&= 
 +4.3~{\rm mA}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
  
-Here \(\Delta U\) is the approximate peak-to-peak ripple voltage.+Kirchhoff's current law gives
  
-A simple estimate for the smoothing capacitor is+\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}+I_{D2}=I_{R1}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +With the ideal constant-voltage diode model, the individual currents through two parallel diodes are not uniquely determined. 
 + 
 +If both real diodes are approximately identical, the current splits approximately equally:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-\boxed{ +I_{D1}
-C+
 \approx \approx
-\frac{I_{\rm d}}{f_\sigma\Delta U+I_{D2} 
-}+\approx 
 +\frac{4.3~{\rm mA}}{2
 +
 +2.15~{\rm mA}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +</WRAP>
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
  
-with+<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12008~@# 
 +For closed switch:
  
-  * \(I_{\rm d}\): load current, +\
-  \(f_\sigma\): ripple frequency, +\begin{align*} 
-  * \(\Delta U\): allowed peak-to-peak ripple voltage.+I_{R1}=4.3~{\rm mA
 +\end{align*
 +\]
  
-<panel type="info" title="Course approximation with RMS ripple"> +and
-If \(U_\sigma\) is used as the RMS value of the ripple voltage, a practical estimate is+
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-C+I_{D1}+I_{D2}=4.3~{\rm mA}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +For approximately identical real diodes: 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}
 \approx \approx
-k\frac{I_{\rm d}}{f_\sigma U_\sigma}.+I_{D2} 
 +\approx 
 +2.15~{\rm mA}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
  
-Typical factors:+3. Explain why the current sharing is not unique in the simple model. 
 + 
 +<WRAP group> 
 +<WRAP half column rightalign> 
 +#@PathBegin_HTML~12009~@# 
 +<WRAP leftalign> 
 +The constant-voltage diode model assumes that each conducting diode has exactly the same voltage drop:
  
 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-k&=0.25 &&\text{for one-pulse rectification},\\ +U_{\rm D}=U_{\rm F}.
-k&=0.20 &&\text{for two-pulse rectification}.+
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
-</panel>+ 
 +For two parallel diodes, this condition is true for many possible current distributions. 
 + 
 +Therefore, the model only determines the sum 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}+I_{D2}, 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +not the individual diode currents. 
 +</WRAP> 
 +#@PathEnd_HTML@# 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP half column> 
 +#@ResultBegin_HTML~12009~@# 
 +The constant-voltage diode model determines only 
 + 
 +\[ 
 +\begin{align*} 
 +I_{D1}+I_{D2}=4.3~{\rm mA}. 
 +\end{align*} 
 +\] 
 + 
 +It does not uniquely determine \(I_{D1}\) and \(I_{D2}\) separately.
  
 <callout type="warning" icon="true"> <callout type="warning" icon="true">
-A larger capacitor reduces ripple, but it also creates short high charging-current pulses through the diodes and transformer.   +Parallel diodes are sensitive to small differences in real diode characteristics.   
-For power supplies, check diode peak current, transformer rating, capacitor ripple current, and inrush current.+Current sharing should not be assumed to be perfect without checking the design.
 </callout> </callout>
 +#@ResultEnd_HTML@#
 +</WRAP>
 +</WRAP>
  
-==== Application overview ====+#@TaskEnd_HTML@#
  
-<tabcaption tab_diode_applications|Typical diode applications in mechatronics and robotics> 
  
-^ Problem ^ Diode application ^ Main design question ^ 
-| Status indication | LED with resistor | Which current and resistor value? | 
-| Small reference voltage | Z-diode stabilizer | Is \(I_{\rm Z}\) inside the allowed range? | 
-| Relay or solenoid switch-off | freewheeling diode | Where can the inductor current flow? | 
-| Sensor input disturbance | clamp diodes | Is the clamp current limited? | 
-| AC to DC conversion | rectifier | M1, M2, or B2? | 
-| DC supply with lower ripple | smoothing capacitor | Which ripple voltage is acceptable? | 
  
-===== Exercises ===== 
  
 #@TaskTitle_HTML@##@Lvl_HTML@#~~#@ee2_taskctr#~~.1  Quick check: LED series resistor for a robot status LED #@TaskTitle_HTML@##@Lvl_HTML@#~~#@ee2_taskctr#~~.1  Quick check: LED series resistor for a robot status LED
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 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm E}=24~{\rm V}.+U_{\rm I}=24~{\rm V}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
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 R_{\rm V} R_{\rm V}
 &= &=
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm F}}{I_{\rm F}}+\frac{U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm F}}{I_{\rm F}}
 \\ \\
 &= &=
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 P_R P_R
 &= &=
-(U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm F})I_{\rm F}+(U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm F})I_{\rm F}
 \\ \\
 &= &=
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 \[ \[
 \begin{align*} \begin{align*}
-U_{\rm E}=12~{\rm V}.+U_{\rm I}=12~{\rm V}.
 \end{align*} \end{align*}
 \] \]
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 I_{\rm V} I_{\rm V}
 &= &=
-\frac{U_{\rm E}-U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm V}}+\frac{U_{\rm I}-U_{\rm Z}}{R_{\rm V}}
 \\ \\
 &= &=