3. If the Zener diode in the circuit below has a FBV of 1V, plot the transfer function (Vout vs. Vin) for -20V

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**Problem 3: Analysis of a Circuit with a Zener Diode**

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3. If the Zener diode in the circuit below has a forward breakdown voltage (FBV) of 1 V, plot the transfer function (Vout vs. Vin) for -20V < Vin < +20V. (Vout = -1V at Vin = -10V, Vout = 1 V at Vin = 1V).

Plot the current through the resistor between -20V < Vin < +20V for the circuit in problem 3.

*Diagram Description:*

The circuit diagram includes:

- A voltage source labeled "Vin".
- A series resistor of 100 ohms.
- A Zener diode with a 10 V specification.
- The output voltage is labeled "Vout", taken across the Zener diode.

*Instructions:*

1. **Transfer Function (Vout vs. Vin):**
   - Analyze how the output voltage (Vout) changes with respect to the input voltage (Vin).
   - Consider that the Zener diode regulates the voltage to approximately 10 V once the breakdown voltage is surpassed.

2. **Current Plot through the Resistor:**
   - Determine how the current through the 100-ohm resistor changes as Vin varies between -20 V and +20 V.
   - Take into account the diode’s characteristics and its impact on the circuit’s behavior.

This problem aids in understanding the characteristic response of Zener diodes in regulating voltages within specific circuits and their impact on current flow.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem 3: Analysis of a Circuit with a Zener Diode** *Text:* 3. If the Zener diode in the circuit below has a forward breakdown voltage (FBV) of 1 V, plot the transfer function (Vout vs. Vin) for -20V < Vin < +20V. (Vout = -1V at Vin = -10V, Vout = 1 V at Vin = 1V). Plot the current through the resistor between -20V < Vin < +20V for the circuit in problem 3. *Diagram Description:* The circuit diagram includes: - A voltage source labeled "Vin". - A series resistor of 100 ohms. - A Zener diode with a 10 V specification. - The output voltage is labeled "Vout", taken across the Zener diode. *Instructions:* 1. **Transfer Function (Vout vs. Vin):** - Analyze how the output voltage (Vout) changes with respect to the input voltage (Vin). - Consider that the Zener diode regulates the voltage to approximately 10 V once the breakdown voltage is surpassed. 2. **Current Plot through the Resistor:** - Determine how the current through the 100-ohm resistor changes as Vin varies between -20 V and +20 V. - Take into account the diode’s characteristics and its impact on the circuit’s behavior. This problem aids in understanding the characteristic response of Zener diodes in regulating voltages within specific circuits and their impact on current flow.
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