osmania university be 2/4 electronic devices lab manual
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This is the lab manual for the electronic devices (ED) lab for BE 2/4 students of ECE branch.TRANSCRIPT
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1. V-I CHARACTERISTICS OF SILICON AND GERMANIUM
DIODES AND MEASUREMENT OF STATIC AND DYNAMIC
RESISTANCES
AIM:
1. To determine the forward & reverse characteristics of a PN junction diode.
2. From the graph to determine static & dynamic resistances (forward and reverse)
APPARATUS:
Resistor 1K 1No
DC power supply (0-30) V 1No
DC Ammeter (0-30) mA, (0-100) A, (0-10) A 1No
Diode (1N4007, OA79) 1No
Digital multimeter (DMM) 1No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
FORWARD BIAS (Ge):
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REVERSE BIAS (Ge):
Expected Graph:
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FORWARD BIAS (Si):
REVERSE BIAS (Si):
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OBSERVATION:
Forward Bias Reverse Bias
Vi
(Volts)
VD
(Volts)
ID
(mA)
Vi
(Volts)
VD
(Volts)
ID
(mA)
Expected Graph:
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PROCEDURE:
FORWARD BIAS (SI & GE)
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig.1.
2. Change the forward bias voltage VI. Note down the corresponding voltage
across the diode (VD) and current through the diode (ID).
3. Now vary Vi such that the current ID is 1 mA, 2mA . 20 mA and
note down the corresponding voltage VD.
4. Plot the graph VD Vs ID.
REVERSE BIAS (Si & Ge)
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig.2
2. Change the reverse bias voltage Vi from 0 to 20V in steps of 2 volts.
3. Note down the corresponding voltage across the diode (VD) and the current
through the diode (ID) (while note down the current voltmeter should be
disconnected).
4. Plot the graph VD Vs ID.
RESULT:
1. The Forward and reverse characteristics of the PN diode is plotted.
2. Static resistance
i) Forward resistance = ___________________
ii) Reverse Resistance = ___________________
3. Dynamic resistance
i) Forward = ____________________
ii) Reverse = ____________________
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PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Write the applications of PN junction diode?
2. Define PN junction diode.
3. What is the difference between Si and Ge diode?
4. Define Cut-in voltage of diode?
5. Define dynamic resistance of a diode?
6. Name the different types of Junction formations.
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2. ZENER DIODE CHARACTERISTICS AND ITS APPLICATION
AS VOLTAGE REGULATOR
AIM:
1. To determine the forward & reverse characteristics of Zener diode.
2. From the graph to determine the break down voltage, static and
dynamic resistances. (Forward and reverse)
APPARATUS:
D.C. source (0-30) V 1No
Ammeter (0-20) mA 1No
Voltmeter (0-1) V, (0-20) V 1No
Variable resistance box 1No
Zener diode (1N4735, 1N4739) 1No
Resistor (1K) 1No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
FORWARD BIAS
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REVERSE BIAS
PROCEDURE:
FORWARD BIAS
1. Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2. Change the forward biased voltage (Vi) and note down the corresponding
Voltage (VD) and current (ID).
3. Plot the graph VD Vs ID.
REVERSE BIAS
1. Connect the circuit as shown.
2. Change the reverse voltage from 0 to 20V in steps of 2v and note down the
Voltage and current.
3. Plot the reverse characteristics VD Vs ID.
From the graph determine the breakdown voltage of the diode.
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OBSERVATIONS:
Forward Bias Reverse Bias
Vin
(Volts)
IR
(mA)
VZD
(Volts)
Vin
(Volts)
IR
(mA)
VZD
(Volts)
EXPECTED GRAPHS: FORWARD CHARACTERISTICS & REVERSE
CHARACTERISTICS
RESULT:
1. The Forward and reverse characteristics of the Zener diode is plotted.
2. The breakdown voltage VZ = ____________________________
Static resistance
3. Forward resistance = ___________________
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4. Reverse Resistance = ___________________
Dynamic resistance
5. Forward = ____________________
6. Reverse = ____________________
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Explain the phenomenon of Zener breakdown & avalanche breakdown?
2. Compare the characteristics of Zener diode with an ordinary PN diodes both
Forward and reverse biased conditions?
3. Why do you use an ammeter in Micro-amps range when a diode is used in reverse
bias?
4. Differentiate between Avalanche and Zener break down?
5. In what region of the characteristics you prefer to use a zener diode? Find out
Izmin and Izmax for the given configuration? Mention applications and specifications
of a zener diode?
VOLTAGE REGULATOR
*AIM:
To determine the line and load regulation for a given Zener
diode.
APPARATUS:
D.C. Source (0-30) V 1No.
Ammeter (0-30) mA, (0-20) mA 1Each.
Volt meter (0-20) V 1No.
Variable resistance box 1No.
Zener diode (1N4735, 1N4739) 1No.
Resistor (1K) 1No.
Connecting wires as per required
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
LINE REGULATION:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig.
2. The zener diode is used under reverse biased condition.
3. The reverse bias voltage VI should be greater than the breakdown voltage. To
maintain this keep the load resistance RL constant at 5K.
4. Vary VI in steps of 2V from the breakdown voltage and note down the
corresponding total current (IT) and the load current (IL).
5. Determine IZ, zener current (IT - IL).
6. Plot Vi Vs V0 to get the line regulation characteristics.
LOAD REGULATION:
1. Adjust VI to slightly greater than the breakdown voltage and keep it constant.
2. Vary the load resistance RL such that current varies in steps of 1mA up to 10mA.
3. Note down the corresponding total current (IT) and load current (IL)
4. Determine IZ, zener current (IT - IL).
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5. Plot IL Vs VO to obtain the load regulation characteristics.
OBSERVATIONS:
LINE REGULATION:
S.NO. Vin
(Volts)
IT (mA)
IR (mA) Iz=IT--IL VO (volts)
LOAD REGULATION:
S.NO. RL(K) IT(mA) IL(mA) IZ = IT - IL
VO(volts)
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MODEL GRAPHS:
RESULT:
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Explain the phenomenon of Zener breakdown & avalanche breakdown?
2. Compare the characteristics of zener diode with ordinary PN diodes both forward
and reverse biased conditions?
3. Compare the characteristics of zener diode with an ordinary PN diodes both
Forward and reverse biased conditions?
4. Explain how a zener diode acts as a voltage regulator for line and load
regulations?
5. Why do you use an ammeter in micro-amps range when a diode is used in reverse
bias?
6. Differentiate between Avalanche and zener break down?
7. In what region of the characteristics you prefer to use a zener diode? Find out
Iz (min) and Iz( max) for the given configuration?
8. Explain the voltage stabilization with load in zener voltage regulator?
9. Mention applications and specifications of a zener diode?
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10. List the drawbacks of zener regulators.
3. DESIGN, REALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
OF HALF-WAVE RECTIFIERS WITHOUT FILTERS AND WITH
LC & PI SECTION FILTERS
AIM:
To verify the ripple factor of half wave rectifier without filter and with filters.
APPARTUS REQUIRED:
AC Voltmeter (0-20) V 1 No.
DC Voltmeter (0-20)V 1 No.
DC Ammeter (0-100)mA 1 No.
Diodes (1N4007) 2 Nos
Transformer (Step down) 1 No.
Capacitors 100 F 2 Nos
DRB (Decade Resistance box) 1 No.
Inductors 2Nos
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
HALFWAVE RECTIFIER (WITHOUT FILTER)
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PROCEDURE:
HALF WAVE RECTIFIER (WITHOUT FILTER)
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig. with S1 open keep RL in maximum position.
2. Tabulate Vdc , Vac by varying the IL in steps of 5mA (The change of RL causes the
change of IL)
3. Observe the rectified output on CRO. Calculate ripple factor & compare with
theoretical value.
HALF WAVE RECTIFIER (WITHOUT FILTER):
MODEL GRAPHS:
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
HALFWAVE RECTIFIER WITH (LC) FILTER:
PROCEDURE:
HALF WAVE RECTIFIER WITH (Pi) SECTION FILTER
PROCEDURE (WITH FILTER):
1. Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2. Tabulate Vdc , Vac by varying the IL in steps of 5mA (The change of RL causes the
change of IL)
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3. Observe the rectified output on CRO. Calculate ripple factor & compare with
theoretical value.
RESULT:
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Define regulation of half wave rectifier?
2. Define peak inverse voltage (PIV)?
3. Does the process of rectification alter the frequency of the waveform?
4. What are the applications of a rectifier?
5. What is the necessity of the transformer in the rectifier circuit?
6. What is mean by ripple and define ripple factor?
7. How capacitor helps to improve the ripple factor?
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4. DESIGN, REALIZATION AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
OF FULL-WAVE RECTIFIERS WITHOUT FILTERS AND WITH
LC& PI SECTION FILTERS
AIM:
To verify the ripple factor of full wave rectifier without filter and with filters
APPARTUS REQUIRED:
AC Voltmeter (0-20) V 1 No.
DC Voltmeter (0-20) V 1 No.
DC Ammeter (0-100) 1 No.
Diodes (1N4007) 2 Nos
Transformer (Step down) 1 No.
Capacitors 100 F 2 Nos
Inductors 2Nos
DRB (Decade Resistance box) 1 No.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
FULLWAVE RECTIFIER (WITHOUT FILTER)
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PROCEDURE:
FULL WAVE RECTIFIER (WITHOUT FILTER)
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig. with S1 closed keep RL in maximum position.
2. Tabulate Vdc, Vac by varying the IL in steps of 5mA (The change of RL causes the
change of IL)
3. Observe the rectified output on CRO. Calculate ripple factor & compare with
theoretical value
TABULAR COLUMN:
S.NO. RL
(Ohms)
IL
(mA)
Vac
(Volts)
Vdc
(Volts)
Ripple
Factor
= Vac/dc
Theoretical
Ripple
Factor
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FORMULAE USED:
FWR without filter ripple factor = 0.48 f=100HZ
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
FULLWAVE RECTIFIER WITH (LC) FILTER:
FULLWAVE RECTIFIER WITH () FILTER:
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PROCEDURE:
FULL WAVE RECTIFIER (WITH FILTER)
1. Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2. Tabulate Vdc, Vac by varying the IL in steps of 5mA (The change of RL causes the
change of IL)
3. Observe the rectified output on CRO. Calculate ripple factor & compare with
theoretical value
TABULAR COLUMN:
S.NO. RL
(Ohms)
IL
(mA)
Vac
(Volts)
Vdc
(Volts)
Ripple
Factor
= Vac/dc
Theoretical
Ripple
Factor
FORMULAE USED
For inductor filter ripple factor L
RL
23
For capacitor filter ripple factor LfCR34
1
For LC filter ripple factor CL24
1.
3
2
For -section filter ripple factor L
C
L
C
X
X
R
X 21 .
RESULT
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
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1. Define regulation of full wave rectifier?
2. Define peak inverse voltage (PIV)?
3. Does the process of rectification alter the frequency of the waveform?
4. What are the applications of a rectifier?
5. What is the necessity of the transformer in the rectifier circuit?
6. What is mean by ripple and define ripple factor?
7. How capacitor helps to improve the ripple factor?
5. PLOTTING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BJT IN COMMON
BASE CONFIGURATION, MEASUREMENT OF h-
PARAMETERS AIM:
To determine input and output characteristics and h-parameters of BJT in CB
configuration.
APPARATUS:
PNP transistor (BC 557/558) 1No
Dual regulated power supply (0-30) V 1No
Voltmeter (0-1) V 1No
Ammeter (0-20) mA 2Nos
Resistors (3.3K, 1K) each one
Connecting wires as per required.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR COMMON BASE:
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PROCEDURE FOR COMMON BASE:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure.
2. Keep VCB (output voltage) constant. (2 volt)
3. Vary VEE in steps and note down the corresponding VEB & IE.
4. Change the value of VCB and repeat the step 3 to get a set of characteristics.
5. Plot IE Vs VEB for different VCB.
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
1. The input current IE is kept constant (say 2mA) by adjusting VEE.
2. Vary VCB in steps and note down the corresponding IC.
3. Change the value of IE and for different values repeat step2.
4. Plot VCB Vs IC.
5. Plot IE Vs IC for constant. VCB using output characteristics.
OBSERVATIONS:
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INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
S.NO. VCB = 2V VCB = 4V VCB = 6V
VEB (V) IE (mA) VEB (V) IE (mA) VEB (V) IE (mA)
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
S.NO. IE = 2mA IE = 4mA IE = 6mA
VCB (V) IC (mA) VCB (V) IC (mA) VCB (V) IC (mA)
CB CONFIGURATION:
IE = Input current (Emitter current)
IC = Output current (collector current)
VEB = Input voltage (emitter to base voltage)
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VCB = Output voltage (collector to base voltage)
EXPECTED GRAPHS:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
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RESULT:
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Compare the input resistance, output resistance, voltage gain, current gain of
different transistor configurations
2. What is Early effect / base width modulation in transistors?
3. Why the input characteristics of transistor in CB-configurations originate from the
origin?
4. Explain the three different regions, Active, saturation and cut off, in the output
characteristics.
5. A CB stage is generally used as the first stage in a cascade. Why?
6. What is meant by common base configuration?
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7. Define current gain in CB configuration.
8. Give the Ebers Moll representation of a NPN Transistor?
6. PLOTTING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF BJT IN COMMON EMITTER CONFIGURATION AND MEASUREMENT OF
h-PARAMETERS AIM:
To determine input and output characteristics and h-parameters of BJT in CE
configuration.
APPARATUS:
NPN transistor (BC 547) 1No
Dual regulated power supply (0-30) V 1No
Voltmeter (0-1) V 1No
Ammeter (0-2000) A (0-20) mA each one
Resistors (47K, 1K) each one
Connecting wires as per required.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR COMMON EMITTER:
PROCEDURE:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
Connect the circuit diagram as shown in figure.
1. Keep VCE, the output voltage constant (say 2V).
2. Vary VBB in steps and note down the corresponding VBE & IB.
3. For different constant values connect the circuit.
4. Now to observe the input characteristics the output voltage VCE kept to be zero
and the value of input source VBB in varied. Such that the current IB increases in
steps of 50A. The respective values for VBE are noted. The same procedure is
repeated keeping VCE at 10V, graph IB Vs VEB is drawn and the h parameters
calculated.
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OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
1. The voltage source VCE is varied keeping VBB and IB constant, keep IB at around
20A and vary the output voltage VCE in steps of 0.1V to 1V and after that
increase VCE in steps of 1V to 12V note down the current Ic.
2. Repeat the experiment for 30A and 40A values of IB. The h parameters can be
calculated from the graph.
CALCULATIONS:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
S.NO VCE = 2 V VCE = 4 V VCE = 6 V
VBE(V) IB (A) VBE (V) IB(A) VBE (V) IB(A)
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OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
S.NO IB = 10 A IB = 20 A IB = 30 A
VCE(V) IC (mA) VCE(V) IC (mA) VCE(V) IC (mA)
EXPECTED GRAPHS:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
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OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
RESULT:
*AIM:
1. To determine input & output characteristics of a transistor under common emitter
(CE) configuration.
2. To determine the h parameters (hybrid parameters) hie, hre, hfe and hoe from the
characteristics.
APPARATUS:
Regulated power supply (0-30) V 1No
D.C. Voltmeter (0-1) V 1No
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Ammeters (0-200) A,(0-20) mA Each one
PNP transistor (BC 547) 1No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Connect the circuit diagram as shown in figure.
2. Keep VCE, the output voltage constant (say 0.2V).
3. Vary VBB in steps and note down the corresponding VBE & IB.
4. For different constant value the circuit is connected as shown in the figure
carefully connecting the terminals. Now to observe the input characteristics the
output voltage VCE kept to be zero and the value of input source VBB in varied.
Such that the current IB increases in steps of 50A. The respective values for VBE
are noted. The same procedure is repeated keeping VCE at 10V, graph IB Vs VEB is
drawn and the h parameters calculated.
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
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The voltage source VCE is varied keeping VBB and IB constant, keep IB at around
20A and vary the output voltage VCE in steps of 0.1V to 1V and after that increase VCE
IN steps of 1V to 10V note down the current Ic. Repeat the experiment for 30A and
40A values of IB. The h parameters can be calculated from the graph.
CALCULATIONS:
PARAMETERS VALUE DETERMINED
ieh
reh
feh
oeh
EXPECTED GRAPHS:
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
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OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:
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CALCULATIONS:
1. hie = input resistance (Ri) =
B
BE
I
V.. Ohms where VCE is constant
2. hre = Reverse Transfer ratio = ., where IB is constant
3. hfe = AC = forward current ratio =
B
C
I
I.. where VCE is constant
DC = IC/IB
4. hOe = Output dynamic admittance (1/r0) =
CE
C
V
I. where IB is
constant.
RESULT:
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. CE stages are equally used as middle stages in a cascade why?
2. What is the phase relation between the input and output in a C.E. amplifier?
3. Mention advantages and disadvantages of CE configuration over CB & CC?
4. Explain why CE configuration is most popular in Amplifier circuits.
5. Show the Transistor current components for a forward biased emitter junction and
reverse biased collector junction?
6. Explain the terms ICBO, ICEO and VEBO ?
7. Can we inter change the collector and emitter terminals in a transistor?
8. What are typical h-parameter values for a transistor in CE configuration?
9. Why Hybrid parameters are called so?
10. Define the h-parameters?
11. What are the salient features of hybrid parameters?
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12. Derive the equations for voltage gain, current gain input impedance and output
admittance for a BJT using low frequency h-parameter model for CE
configuration?
13. What are the advantages of using h-parameters?
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7. PLOTTING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF JFET IN CS
CONFIGURATION AND MEASUREMENT OF
TRANSCONDUCTANCE AND DRAIN RESISTANCE
AIM:
1. To obtain the drain characteristics and transfer characteristics of the given
N-channel FET in CS configuration & to Determine Drain resistance (rd), Trans
Conductance (gm), Amplification factor ()
APPARATUS:
Resistor (680) 1 No
JFET Transistor (BFW 10/11) 1 No.
DC Power Supply (0-30) V 2 Nos
DC Ammeter (0-30) mA 1 No
DC Voltmeter (0-15) V 1 No
Silicon diode (BY 126) 1 No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR COMMON SOURCE CONFIGURATION:
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PROCEDURE:
DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Note the type no. of FET connected to the experimental board and trace the
circuit.
2. Make the circuit connections as shown in fig. Use milli-ammeter and electronic
voltmeter of suitable ranges.
3. For drain characteristics fix Vgs at some value, say 0 V. Increase the Vdd slowly in
steps and note down the Vds and Id for each value of Vdd. Now change Vgs to
another value (say 1V, 2V, 3V) and repeat the above. These ways take
readings for different Vgs voltages.
4. Plot the drain characteristics on the graph (between Id and Vds for fixed values of
Vgs).
TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Fix Vds at 4V. Increase the Vgg slowly in steps and note down Vgs and Id for each
set of Vds. Now change the Vds to another value, say 3V and repeat the above.
2. Plot the transfer characteristic on the graph (between Id and Vgs for fixed values of
Vds).
3. Determine the drain resistance, Trans conductance and amplification factor from
the above curves.
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OBSERVATIONS:
DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:
Vgs = 0 V Vgs = -0.5 V Vgs = -1 V
Vds (V) Id (mA) Vds (V) Id (mA) Vds (V) Id (mA)
TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:
Vds = 2 V Vds = 4 V Vds = 6 V
Vgs (V) Id (mA) Vgs (V) Id (mA) Vgs (V) Id (mA)
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EXPECTED GRAPHS:
DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS WAVEFORM:
TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS WAVEFORM:
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CALCULATIONS:
1. Drain resistance rd = Vds / Id = ___________ K Ohms, where Vgs is constant
2. Trans conductance, gm = Id / Vgs =________ Ohms, where Vds is constant.
3. Amplification factor, = rdXgm = Vds / Vgs ___________ where Id is constant.
RESULT:
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Name the different regions in case of transfer-mutual characteristics of FET.
2. What is the channel-length modulation in FET?
3. What is pinch-off voltage in FET?
4. Define the terms , gm, rd in FET.
5. What is the difference between depletion MOSFET and enhancement MOSFET?
6. What are the advantageous of FET over a BJT?
7. Compare JFET with a MOSFET. Mention at least two applications of a FET.
8. Why FET is a UNIPOLAR DEVICE?
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8. BJT BIASING CIRCUITS
AIM:
Design different BJT biasing circuits for the given operating point and verify it
APPARATUS:
DC power supply (0-30) V 1No
Transistor (BC 107) 1No.
DMM (Digital multimeter) 1No
Am meter (0-100)mA 1No
Voltmeter (0-10) V 1No
DRB (Decade resistance box) 3Nos
Connecting wires as per required.
A) FIXED BIAS:
Given:
1. Transistor number: = (find from the data sheet for the given transistor)
2. Choose a given combination of conditions: VCC, ICQ, VCEQ, from below
a. VCC =10V/12V/15V/20V
b. ICQ = 50mA/75mA/100mA
c. VCEQ =5V/6V/10V/12V
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GIVEN CONDITIONS:
For the given transistor (ensure ICQ 0.5ICmax, for any two or three combinations of
conditions above) Viz.,
1. VCC = 10V, ICQ=50mA, VCEQ=5V
2. VCC = 10V, ICQ=100mA,VECQ=5V
3. VCC = 12V, ICQ = 75mA,VCEQ = 6V
4. VCC = 12V, ICQ = 100mA, VCEQ = 7.5V
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Find the values of RB & RC and verify (by actual measurement) the values of
ICQ,IBQ,VBEQ.
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Assume for silicon transistor V BE(act) = V BEQ =0.7V
DESIGN STEPS:
Step 1:
For the given combinations of specifications (Viz., chosen: VCC=10v , ICQ =100
mA & VCEQ =5v) find RC and RB . Using IC/IB= and & writing the output loop
equation, gives
VCC = ICQRC+VCEQ i.e., ICQ = (VCC-VCEQ)/RC
i.e., RC = (VCC VCEQ)/ICQ IBQ = ICQ/,
RB VCC/IB , (since RB =(VCC-VBEQ)/IB VCC/IB, as VBEQ
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OBSERVATIONS:
S.No Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
RC in () RB in () VCC ICEQ VCEQ ICQ VCEQ
B) COLLECTOR TO BASE BIAS:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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DESIGN STEPS:
Choose the conditions: VCC=12v, ICQ=75mA, VCEQ=6v
Step 1:
Writing the output loop equations, we have:
VCC = (IC+IB) RC+VCE
Find the values of RC and RB using = IC/IB
RC (VCC-VCEQ)/IC
RB = (VCEQ-VBE)/IB
For the given combinations of specifications find RC, RB and verify the values of ICQ
And VCEQ from measurements
- Find also
SI = (1+)/(1+(RC/RC+RB))
Step 2:
Repeat step 1 for other combination of conditions also
OBSERVATIONS:
S.No Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
RC in RB in VCC ICEQ VCEQ ICQ VCEQ
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C) SELF BIAS:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Self bias circuit is shown below
DESIGN STEPS:
Step 1:
- Choose the conditions: VCC = 15v, ICQ = 2mA, VCEQ = 7.5v
- Writing the mesh equations
VCC = ICQ (RC+RE) +VCEQ
(RC+RE) = (VCC-VCEQ)/ICQ
- For given VCEQ, ICQ (assuming Rc = 2.7K) find Re
- Calculate RBB & find R2 = , R1 = , Rth = R1R2/(R1+R2).
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- Find
Vth = VCCR2/ (R1+R2) and
SI = (1+)/ (1+(Re/(Re+Rth)))
OBSERVATIONS:
S.NO. Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
R1 in R2 in RC in RB in VCC ICEQ VCEQ ICQ VCEQ
RESULT:
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Define the term Biasing?
2. List different types of stability factors?
3. What is the need of Biasing?
4. Which method of Biasing is more suitable in most applications?
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9. FET BIASING CIRCUITS
AIM:
Design different FET biasing circuits for the given operating point and verify it
APPARATUS:
DC power supply (0-30) V 1No
JFET (BFW 11) 1No.
DMM (Digital multimeter) 1No
Ammeter (0-100) mA 1No
Voltmeter (0-10) V 1No
DRB (Decade resistance box) 3Nos
Connecting wires as per required.
FIXED BIAS:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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DESIGNING EQUATIONS:
GGG RIV From the circuit 0 GSGG VV
2
1
P
DSSDV
VGSII
from the output loop
0 DDDDDS VRIV
DDDDDS RIVV
OBSERVATIONS:
S.NO. Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
RD in RG in VDD IDQ VDSQ IDQ VDSQ
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SELF BIAS:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
The drain voltage, DDDDD RIVV
SDDS VVV
SDDDDD RI-RI-V
)( SDDDD RRIV
SDSDSGGGS RIRIVVV 0
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OBSERVATIONS:
S.NO. Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
RD in RG in VDD IDQ VDSQ IDQ VDSQ
VOLTAGE DIVIDER BIAS:
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
- Voltage Divider Bias Circuit is Shown Below
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DESIGNING EQUATIONS:
The gate voltage DDGG VRR
RV
21
2
and 21
21
RR
RRRg
The bias line satisfies the equation SDGGGS RIVV
DDDDD RI-VV
OBSERVATIONS:
S.NO. Design Values
(Determined)
Combination of
Conditions chosen
Values
observed
SI
R1 R2 Vdd Idq Vdsq Idq Vdsq
RESULT:
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Define the term Biasing.
2. What is the need of Biasing?
3. Which method of Biasing is more suitable in most applications?
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10. COMMON EMITTER BJT AMPLIFIER AND MEASUREMENT OF GAIN,
BANDWIDTH, INPUT AND OUTPUT IMPEDANCES
AIM:
To find the following parameters of Common Emitter amplifier
1. Frequency response
2. Band width
3. Input impedance
4. Output impedance
APPARATUS:
Transistors: BC 107 1No.
Resistors:
47 K 1 No.
4.7 K 2 Nos
10 K 1 No.
2.7K 1 No
Capacitors:
1 F /25V 2 Nos
100 F/25V 1 No.
DC Power Supply 1 No
Signal Generator 1 No
Cathode ray Oscilloscope 1 No
Decade Resistance Box (DRB) 1 No.
Grew board 1 No.
Connecting wires as per required.
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DESIGN:
Choose VCC = : R1 = ICQ =
R2 = VCEQ =
VBB = R2 /(R2 + R1) X VCC = - - - - - - -
VE = VBB - VBE =
VE / ICQ = RE
VCEQ = VCC (RC + RE) ICQ
Calculate RC =
Input Impedance = (R1 R2) hie
Out put impedance = RC
Voltage gain AV = V0 / Vi = -hfe RC / hie
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure.
2. Find the maximum signal handling capacity. For this keep the frequency of input
signal at 5 kHz and increase the amplitude of input signal till the output gets
distorted. Then that maximum value of input signal is maximum signal handling
capacity.
3. Now keep the amplitude of input signal less than the maximum signal handling
capacity and vary the frequency in the range 10 Hz to 1 MHz. And for each and
every frequency find the corresponding output. Find the gain of the circuit at
different frequencies.
4. Make a plot of gain in dB Vs frequency and the plot is called frequency response
curve. Find the bandwidth from the graph.
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5. For finding the input impedance of the circuit keep the frequency of input signal
at 1 kHz find the values of Vs and Vi. Input impedance can be calculated from the
formula given below.
6. For finding the output impedance of the circuit initially first find the output
voltage without connecting any load. After that connect decade resistance box at
output terminals and vary its resistance till output voltage becomes half.
7. Then that resistance is the output impedance of circuit
OBSERVATIONS:
1. Maximum signal handling capacity =
2. Amplitude of input signal applied VI =
(Maintained Constants for all input frequency settings)
S.NO. Frequency
(Hz)
O/P voltage V0 Gain V0/ VI Gain in dB
20 log V0 / VI
FORMULA:
Band width (BW) = fH - fL
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Input impedance =
Where VNL = No load voltage
VL = Load Voltage
MODEL WAVEFORMS:
INPUT WAVEFORM:
OUTPUT WAVEFORM:
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EXPECTED GRAPH:
A graph is plotted between f on X axis and 20 log V0. / VI on Y-axis. It will be
as shown figure BW = fH f L
RESULT:
1. Band width obtained from the circuit =
2. Input impedance of the circuit =
3. Output impedance of the circuit =
PRE LAB QUESTIONS:
1. Why the circuit is called Single Stage RC coupled Amplifier?
2. In which frequency range this circuit is used?
3. Indicate bypass capacitor and coupling capacitor in the circuit?
4. Why the gain of the circuit decreases in low frequency region and high frequency
region?
5. How this circuit acts in low frequency region and high frequency region?
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11. Common Source FET Amplifier and measurement of Gain,bandwidth,input
and output impedances
AIM:
To find the following parameters of CS amplifier
1. Frequency response
2. Band width
3. Input impedance
4. Output impedance
APPARATUS:
JFET (BFW 11) 1No.
Resistors:
1 K 1 No.
10 K 2 Nos
470 K 1 No.
Capacitors:
4.7F/16V 2 Nos
47 F/25V 1No.
DC Power Supply 1 No
Signal Generator 1 No
Cathode ray Oscilloscope 1 No
Decade Resistance Box 1 No
Grew board 1 No.
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DESIGN:
V DD = _____
VGSQ = _____
IDQ = _____
From VGSQ = --- IDQRS. Calculate RS
And VDS = VDD - ID (RS + RD)
Choose VDS, find RD
Now I/P impedance Zi = RG
O/P impedance Z0 = rd || RD
Voltage gain, AV = Vo / Vi = -gm (rd || RD )
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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PROCEDURE:
1. As per the design specifications, connect the circuit as shown
2. Set the frequency of I/P signal at 5KHz and increase the amplitude, till O/P
gets distorted. The value of I/P signal is maximum signal handling capacity.
3. Set the I/P signal at a constant value, less than the maximum signal handling capacity, vary frequency in the range 10Hz to 1MHz and find O/P voltage for
each and every frequency.
4. Calculate voltage gain at each and every frequency.
5. Plot the frequency versus gain and determine fH and fL.
6. Calculate bandwidth fH - fL.
7. Procedure for measuring input impedance: Set the signal generator frequency
at 2KHz and measure Vs and Vi. Then Ii = Vs - Vi / RS.I/P impedance = Vi / Ii
8. Procedure for measuring O/P impedance: Open the O/P circuit and measure
voltage (V open) across O/P using CRO. After connecting DRB at O/P terminals,
vary the resistance to make the O/P (Vopen) become to half of it value. Then
existing resistance in DRB is its O/P resistance.
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S. NO. Frequency (Hz) O/P voltage (V0) Gain (V0/ VI) Gain in dB
20 log (V0 / VI)
OBSERVATIONS:
1. Maximum Signal handling capacity=
2. Amplitude of input signal applied Vi = ------------------- V
(Maintained Constant for all input frequency settings)
FORMULA:
Band width (BW) = fH fL
Input impedance =
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Where
VNL = No load voltage
VL = Load Voltage
EXPECTED WAVEFORM:
INPUT WAVEFORM:
OUTPUT WAVEFORM:
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EXPECTED GRAPH:
A graph is plotted between f on X axis and 20 log V0 / VI on Y-axis. It will be
as shown in figure.
Bandwidth(BW) = fH f L
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RESULT:
1. Frequency response curve is plotted.
2. Band width obtained from the circuit =
3. Input impedance of the circuit =
4. Output impedance of the circuit =
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. What type of biasing is used in this circuit?
2. Draw the AC equivalent circuit of FET amplifier.
3. Why this circuit is called Single Stage RC Coupled FET amplifier?
4. Why the gain of the circuit decreases in low frequency and high frequency
regions?
5. How this circuit acts in LF and HF regions?
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12. EMITTER FOLLOWER/SOURCE FOLLOWER CIRCUITS AND MEASUREMENT OF GAIN,BANDWIDTH,INPUT AND
OUTPUT IMPEDANCES AIM:
To find the following parameters of emitter follower or Common Collector
amplifier
1. Frequency response
2. Band width
3. Input impedance
4. Output impedance
APPARATUS:
BC 107 (Transistor) 1No.
Resistors:
470 K 1 No.
12 K 2 Nos
3.3 K 1 No.
1K 1 No.
Capacitors:
10 F 2 Nos.
10 kp F 1 No.
DC Power Supply (0-32V) 1 No
Signal Generator 1 No
Cathode ray Oscilloscope (CRO) 1 No.
Decade Resistance Box (DRB) 1 No.
Bread board 1 No.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure.
2. Find the maximum signal handling capacity. For this keep the frequency of
input signal at 5 kHz and increase the amplitude of input signal till the output
gets distorted. Then that maximum value of input signal is maximum signal
handling capacity.
3. Now keep the amplitude of input signal less than the maximum signal
handling capacity and vary the frequency in the range 10 Hz to 10 MHz. And
for each and every frequency find the corresponding output.
4. Find the gain of the circuit at different frequencies. Make a plot of gain in
dB Vs frequency and the plot is called frequency response curve.
5. Find the bandwidth from the graph.
6. For finding the input impedance of the circuit keep the frequency of input
signal at 1kHz find the values of Vs and Vi. Input impedance can be
calculated from the formula given below.
7. For finding the output impedance of the circuit initially first find the output
voltage without connecting any load. After that connect decade resistance box
at output terminals and vary its resistance till output voltage becomes half.
Then that resistance is the output Impedance of circuit
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OBSERVATIONS:
1. Maximum signal handling capacity =
2. Amplitude of input signal VI =
(Maintained Constants for all input frequencies)
S.No. Frequency (Hz)
Output voltage( V0 ) Gain V0/ VI Gain in dB
20 log V0 / VI
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EXPECTED WAVEFORM:
INPUT WAVEFORM:
OUTPUT WAVEFORM:
FORMULAE:
Band width (BW) = fH fL
Input impedance =
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Where VNL = No load voltage
VL = Load Voltage
EXPECTED GRAPH:
A graph is plotted between f on X axis and 20 log V0. / VI on Y-axis. It will be
as shown figure
RESULT:
1. Band width obtained from the circuit =
2. Input impedance of the circuit =
3. Output impedance of the circuit =
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Why the circuit is called emitter Follower?
2. What is the Voltage Gain of the Circuit?
3. Where the circuit is widely used?
4. How are the inputs and output impedances?
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*AIM:
To find the
1. Frequency response
2. Band width
3. Input impedance and
4. Output impedance
APPARATUS:
JFET (BFW 11) 1No.
Resistors:
1 K 1 No.
10 K 1 No.
10 K 1 No.
470K 1 No.
Capacitors:
1 F 1 No.
0.01 F 1No.
47 F/40V ----- 1 No.
DC Power Supply ----- 1 No.
Signal Generator ----- 1 No.
Cathode ray Oscilloscope ----- 1 No.
Decade Resistance Box ----- 1 No.
Bread board ----- 1 No.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
EXPECTED WAVEFORM:
INPUT WAVEFORM:
OUTPUT WAVEFORM:
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PROCEDURE:
1. As per the design specifications, connect the circuit as shown. Set the
frequency of I/P signal at 5KHz and increase the amplitude, till O/P
get distorted. The value of I/P signal is maximum signal handling capacity.
2. Set the I/P signal at a constant value, less than the maximum signal handling
capacity,
3. Vary frequency in the range 10Hz to 1MHz and find O/P voltage for each
and every frequency.
4. Calculate voltage gain at each and every frequency.
5. Plot the frequency versus gain and determine fH and fL.
6. Calculate bandwidth fH - fL.
7. Procedure for measuring input impedance: Set the signal generator
frequency at 2KHz and measure Vs and Vi.
Then Ii = Vs - Vi / RS.
I/P impedance = Vi / Ii
8. Procedure for measuring O/P impedance: Open the O/P circuit and
measure voltage (V open) across O/P using CRO. After connecting DRB
at O/P terminals, vary the resistance to make the O/P (Vopen) become to
half of its value. Then existing resistance in DRB is its O/P resistance.
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OBSERVATIONS:
1. Max. Signal handling capacity =
2. Amplitude of input signal applied Vi = __________ mV
(Maintained Constant for all input frequency settings)
S. No. Frequency f O/P voltage V0 Gain V0/ VI Gain in dB
20 log V0 / VI
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
FORMULAE:
Band width (BW) = fH fL
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Input impedance =
Where VNL = No load voltage
VL = Load Voltage
EXPECTED GRAPH:
A graph is plotted between f on X axis and 20 log V0 / VI on Y-axis. It will be
as shown in figure.
BANDWIDTH(BW) = fH f L
RESULT:
1. Band width obtained from the circuit =
2. Input impedance of the circuit =
3. Output impedance of the circuit =
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PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Write the applications of Source follower/Emitter follower.
2. Why do we call it as Source follower/ Emitter follower?
3. What is the phase difference between input and output in CC?
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13. CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIAL DEVICES-UJT AND SCR
AIM:
1. To study the emitter characteristics of UJT.
2. To study the characteristics of SCR.
APPARATUS:
UJT 2N2646,
SCR
Regulated power supplies (0 30V), (0-300V) 1 No.
Resistor 1 K, 680, 470 1 No.
DC Ammeters 2 Nos.
Voltmeters 1 No.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM OF UJT:
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PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2. Keep VBB = constant find the emitter current IE & VE varying for different
3. Repeat step 2 for different VBB & find corresponding IE by varying VEE.
TABULAR COLUMN:
VBB = 5V VBB = 10V VBB = 15V
VE IE VE IE VE IE
CALCULATIONS:
RBB = RB1 + RB2
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BB
B
BB
B
R
R
RR
R1
21
1
BBBRR
1
12 BBBBRRR
BBPVV
EXPECTED GRAPH:
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RESULT:
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Why name of the device is UJT?
2. Can the intrinsic stand off ratio of UJT be changed? If yes, how?
3. Can UJT replace BJT? Justify!
4. What will happen if a.c. voltage is applied between emitter and base1 of UJT?
5. What is the importance of negative resistance region of UJT?
6. What will happen if intrinsic stand off ratio of UJT is doubled?
7. Enlist two applications of UJT.
8. Is it possible to use UJT to trigger SCR? If yes, draw the necessary circuit diagram.
9. From the characteristics obtained calculate the slope of negative resistance part of
Characteristics .why it is signify?
*SILICON CONTROL RECTIFIER CHARACTERISTICS
SCR CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in figure.
2. Fix VGK to a desired value and note the values of anode current IA by
varying the anode voltage VA & IG.
3. Repeat the step 2 for different values of IG.
TABULAR COLUMN
IG = 5A IG = 10A IG = 15A
VAK (V) IA (mA) VAK (V) IA (mA) VAK (V) IA (mA)
EXPECTED GRAPH:
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RESULT:
The characteristics of a SCR are obtained.
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. Give the symbol and constructional diagram of SCR.
2. What is the working principle of SCR.
3. What are the Applications of SCR.
4. How to change the conduction angle in the output waveform
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14. CHARACTERISTICS OF PHOTO DIODE AND TUNNEL DIODE
AIM:
To plot photo diode characteristics and to determine dynamic resistance
APPARATUS:
Photo diode 1No
Voltmeter (0 15V) 1No
Ammeter (0-1) mA 1No
RPS (0-30) V 1No
Light source resistor 1K. 1No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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OBSERVATIONS:
LUMINOUS INTENSITY = LUMINOUS INTENSITY =
Vd(V) Id(mA) Vd(V) Id(mA)
PROCEDURE:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in fig.
2. Increase RB voltage insteps of 0.5V and note down corresponding Vd & Id.
3. Increase the intensity of light and note down corresponding Vd & Id.
4. For various intensities plot the graph Id Vs Vd.
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EXPECTED GRAPH:
ID Luminous Intensity
(A)
Dark Current
Reverse Voltage (V).
RESULT:
PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1. What is the principle of operation of photodiode?
2. What are the applications of photodiode?
3. Give the symbol and characteristics of photodiode.
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*AIM:
To study the characteristics of a tunnel diode.
APPARATUS:
Photo diode 1No
Voltmeter (0 15V) 1No
Ammeter (0-1) mA 1No
RPS (0-30) V 1No
Light source resistor 1K. 1No
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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PRELAB QUESTIONS:
1.What is the concept of Tunneling?
2. What are the applications of Tunnel diode.
3.Name the different regions of operation in tunnel diode.