trichop
Junior Member level 3
Here is a problem that has been published in a previous thread but this time it is stated more clearly.
In the attached photo you'll find a snapshot of a simulation in ADS.
The circuit consists of two anti-parallel diodes.
The circuit is supposed to be the equivalent of a detector.
Now, my problem is this:
Suppose we had only one diode in the circuit (half wave rectifier), then we would measure a DC power say P.
Now with this circuit, where we have a second branch with a diode oppositely directed, I am expecting to measure a DC power 2*P (Power P from each branch).
Why?
Because I am assuming each branch rectifies its corresponding phase (either + or -) and effectively it should be something like having two half rectifiers instead of one.
However, the setup I have attached (ADS) does not prove my concept...
Do you have any ideas?
Is my train of thoughts wrong or it's the wrong simulation setup?
Thank you.
In the attached photo you'll find a snapshot of a simulation in ADS.
The circuit consists of two anti-parallel diodes.
The circuit is supposed to be the equivalent of a detector.
Now, my problem is this:
Suppose we had only one diode in the circuit (half wave rectifier), then we would measure a DC power say P.
Now with this circuit, where we have a second branch with a diode oppositely directed, I am expecting to measure a DC power 2*P (Power P from each branch).
Why?
Because I am assuming each branch rectifies its corresponding phase (either + or -) and effectively it should be something like having two half rectifiers instead of one.
However, the setup I have attached (ADS) does not prove my concept...
Do you have any ideas?
Is my train of thoughts wrong or it's the wrong simulation setup?
Thank you.