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Zener Diode

  • Overview: Reverse breakdown diode with simplified breakdown behavior and optional SRH recombination.

Usage

from semiconductor_sim import ZenerDiode

ze = ZenerDiode(1e17, 1e17, zener_voltage=5.0)

Plot

import numpy as np
v = np.linspace(0.0, 10.0, 200)
I, R = ze.iv_characteristic(v)
ze.plot_iv_characteristic(v, I, R)

Zener: IV

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