Electronic – Ideal Components in Diode Clamp

diodes

I have a question regarding how diode clamps work in a ideal circuit.

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  • The voltage source with infinite output impedance will force Vout to 6V
  • The diode will be forward biased with a vf of 0.6V. Thus clamping Vout to 5.6V

Is my issue that I am taking a non ideal model of the diode with a Vf of 0.6V while taking a fully ideal model of a voltage source with no output impedance to separate the two nets ?

Best Answer

Yes that is the problem. You need series resistance somewhere. It is not optional, ideal or not, and you often add extra series resistance to limit the current through the diodes so they don't fry the diodes or the driver, and to limit disruption from current being injected into the power rail.