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Diode Model (diode)

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The DIODE level-1 model is based on the junction (Berkeley-spice) model and the level-2 model is based on the Fowler-Nordheim model. Click to view the following details about the DIODE model:

• Level-1 Model
• Noise Model
• Level-2 Model
• Level-3 Model
• Component Statements

If R_sw is not given, the diode model schematic is given by

If R_sw is given, the diode model schematic is given by

Device Regions

This section describes device regions for the Diode model.

The device region is	If
Breakdown	bvj is given and Vd<= -bvj ZenerV is given and Vd <= -ZenerV
OFF	Vd <= -10kT/q
ON	Vd > -10kT/q

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