Engineering How to analyze diode circuits? (Find waveform generated)

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To analyze diode circuits, it is essential to identify the current paths, as diodes allow current to flow in only one direction. The discussion highlights that the positive edge of a waveform is clipped at +0.7V by diode 1, while the negative edge is clipped at -0.7V by diode 2. Additionally, the rectified waveform is capped at 5.6V due to a Zener diode, with specific voltage levels indicated for various waveforms. There is uncertainty regarding the behavior of one waveform, prompting further clarification. Overall, the analysis focuses on understanding how diodes affect waveform characteristics through clipping and rectification.
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Homework Statement


To analyze these circuits, we need to draw the current path right? I know that current can only flow one direction through a diode.
http://i.imgur.com/kipBcax.png

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Are these paths correct? Green = positive, red = negative
1. Positive edge can only go through diode 1, so the positive edge gets clipped to +0.7V. Negative edge can only go through diode 2, so negative edge gets clipped to -0.7V
http://i.imgur.com/Sx8MvpY.png

2. Positive edge of top waveform can go through top diode. Negative edge of top waveform cannot.
Positive edge of bottom waveform cannot go through bottom diode. Negative can.
Results in rectified wave form capped at 5.6V due to the Zener
http://i.imgur.com/XYa5e5H.png

3. Don't really know how this one works

4. The waveform for this would 'start' from 4.3V (5V - 0.7V) and get clipped at 12.74V (14.14V - 2x0.7V)
http://i.imgur.com/iTStF8O.png

5. The positive edge can go through the diode but the negative one cannot. What would the waveform look like?
http://i.imgur.com/DoMnqwM.png

Am I doing these questions right?
 

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eehelp150 said:
1. Positive edge can only go through diode 1, so the positive edge gets clipped to +0.7V. Negative edge can only go through diode 2, so negative edge gets clipped to -0.7V
Check out this thread from the beginning.
https://www.physicsforums.com/posts/5590333/
 

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