(Solved): Activity 1: The following circuit uses two Zener diodes with reverse breakdown voltage of 5.1V fo ...

Activity 1: The following circuit uses two Zener diodes with reverse breakdown voltage of $$5.1\mathrm{V}$$ for each. (1-a) Explain the operation of the Zener diode in forward and in reverse bias. (1-b) Analyze the circuit thoroughly assuming many source values that lead to all possible cases of diode states. For each case (Hint: 3 cases), re-plot the circuit and develop the relation between the output voltage and the source. (1-c) Draw input and output waveforms accurately over $$0.5?\mathrm{ms}$$ period. Identify the diode states on the graph based on the categorization of cases from part (1-b). (1-d) Use Multisim to verify all of your results. Compare and comment. 1-e) Build the circuit in the laboratory to validate your theoretical and simulation analyses. Show photos of your setup and signal displays.