Diode

Single-phase semiconductor diode. Conducts when forward-biased (low on-state resistance plus a forward-voltage drop) and blocks reverse current (very high off-state resistance). Switches automatically — no control port.

Category: Single-Phase / Switching

Ports

Name	Direction	Value type	Notes
a	electrical	double
c	electrical	double

Parameters

Config

Name	Label	Type	Default	Units	Description
v_forward	Vf	double	0.7	—	Forward conduction threshold voltage in volts
resistance_on	R_on	double	0.05	Ohms (Ω, kΩ, MΩ)	Conducting (forward biased) resistance. Pick a unit from the dropdown.
resistance_off	R_off	double	1000000	Ohms (Ω, kΩ, MΩ)	Blocking (reverse biased) resistance. Pick a unit from the dropdown.
measure_current	Measure current	enum (Off / On)	0	—	Emit branch current as a simulator observable.

Current Monitoring

Name	Label	Type	Default	Units	Description
current_name	Current name	string	I	—	Signal name for the measured branch current. Change the default `I` when you have multiple measured components — duplicate ids collide.

Observables

Signal	Type	Default name	Enable	Description
branchCurrent	signal	from current_name	measure_current	Branch current through the diode (A, anode → cathode).

Used in samples

• Buck
• Full Bridge Rectifier
• Half Bridge Rectifier