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A piecewise linear (PWL) model can be used to simplify a problem, by replacing a complex model with on that is made up of simpler (linear) pieces. For example, the IV curve for a diode is Id = Is( exp(Vd/n*Vt) - 1). Quite messy. We can instead represent the curve by two pieces. One where the current is zero from 0V, to arround 0.5-0.7V. From here, we approximate the exponential curve with a linear relationship. This linear region is typically fixed on a point on the exponential curve known as the operating point, Q. See link.

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