Electronic Circuits for the Evil Genius: 64 Lessons with Projects

Dave Cutcher

Chapter 11 Introducing an Analog-to-Digital Converter - all with Video Answers

Educators

Section 1

RC1—Creating the Switch

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Problem 1

You are going to measure the breakdown voltage of your zener diode. It is rated at 5.1 volts.
Figure L38-4 has two different setups for you.
FIGURE CANT COPY
Figure L38-4
The voltage used by any component in a circuit does not change because of its position in the circuit (see Table L38-2).

Varsha Aggarwal

Numerade Educator

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Problem 2

Now check out the actual effects of the zener diode (see Table L38-3). Figure L38-5 shows two circuits. Breadboard each separately and do the measurements. Note the LED in each.

Varsha Aggarwal

Numerade Educator

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Problem 3

Define "breakdown" voltage.

David Collins

Numerade Educator

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Problem 4

If a zener diode has a breakdown voltage of 7.9 volts, how much voltage remains after the diode when $\mathrm{V}+$ is 12 volts?

Vinnu M

Numerade Educator