SPICE library

[rossbalch]

The reason we use diodes for clipping is because of the non-linear relationship between forward current and forward voltage. We need to have a plot of voltage vs. current for the specific part # we're using in order to predict its behavior in a circuit.

This quote on an old thread discussing diode Vf and knee made me realise, in a lot of circuit analysis, a lot is mentioned of the voltage but rarely the current.

It made me want to do some simulations and examine this topic further. Thing is I've only ever used LiveSpice, does any have a SPICE component library they can share? Even better if you have a library of circuits you could also share.

 

[darwin999]

Here is a website with a ton of SPICE & LTspice libraries that might be of use to you:
https://ltwiki.org/index.php?title=Main_Page

There's a ton of models there, if you look around within it.