Response to the following:
Consider the half-wave rectifier circuit of Figure with the diode reversed. Let vS be a sinusoid with 10-V peak amplitude, and let R = 1 kΩ . Use the constant-voltage-drop diode model with VD = 0.7 V.
(a) Sketch the transfer characteristic.
(b) Sketch the waveform of vO.
(c) Find the average value of vO.
(d) Find the peak current in the diode.
(e) Find the PIV of the diode.
