Title :
A Zener diode model with application to SPICE2
Author :
Laha, Asoke K. ; Smart, David W.
Abstract :
A Zener diode model for use with circuit analysis programs is described, and the implementation of the model in SPICE2 is explained. Breakdown is modeled as a sum of one or two exponential terms. If breakdown is neglected, the model reduces to an ordinary diode model. A new limiting algorithm is presented to ensure numerical stability.
Keywords :
Semiconductor device models; Zener diodes; semiconductor device models; Circuit analysis; Electric breakdown; Electric variables; Electronic circuits; Nonlinear equations; Numerical stability; Piecewise linear approximation; Production; Semiconductor diodes; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Solid-State Circuits, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSSC.1981.1051530
