Ideal Diode

Overview

This component provides a diode which obeys the Shockley Diode Equation:

$$I_D = I_S (e^{V_D/nV_T} - 1)$$

where $I_D$ is the diode current, $I_S$ is the reverse-bias saturation current and $V_D$ is the voltage across the diode.

Thermal voltage $V_T$ is defined by $KT/q$ where $K$ is the Boltzmann constant, $T$ is the temperature at the junction and $q$ is the electron charge.

The idealty factor $n$ is 1 for an ideal diode. Higher values account for imperfect junctions.

Parameters

Name	Description	Unit
Name	A unique identifier for the component.	-
Saturation Current	($I_S$) Reverse-bias saturation current	Amperes
Idealty Factor	($n$)	-
Forward Bias Resistance	The fixed resistance value in forward bias	Ohms

Usage Instructions

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