Diode Test and Familiarization
Vincent Carino
Group 2
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ABSTRACT gadget. The left piece of the diode operating
curve is known as the reverse bias which let us
In this test, we decide the standards of know there is no flow streaming while the
Semiconductor Diode activity, diode DC trademark correct part is forward bias in which the diode
and utilization of diodes as the half wave rectifier conducts electricity. A run of the mill
utilizing diode test. In order to test a diode by universally useful diode might be determined as
typical diode circuit, we may be able to graph the having a forward threshold voltage of 0.6V and
diode operation curve, then we can confirm it by the
a turnaround breakdown voltage of 200V. On
multi-meter.
the off chance that the last is surpassed, the
KEYWORDS diode may endure irreversible harm.
Anode
METHODOLOGY
– The positively charged electrode by
which the electrons leave a device. 2-1 / Diode DC Characteristics
Cathode
– A cathode is the electrode from At first, we adjusted the power sources to
which a conventional current leaf a +15Vdc and -15Vdc but the power source of
polarized electrical device. the circuit board only limit up to 11Vdc only.
Diode Second, we located the TRANSISTOR
– Semiconductor device with two JUNCTION circuit block and tested the
terminals, typically allowing the junction diode CR1 using the multi-meter. We
flow of current in one direction have indicated that the diode is not conducting
only.
and it is a reversed bias. Third, we locate and
Characteristic Curve
tested the DIODES AND ½ WAVE
– Graphic representation of diode
current flow versus diode voltage RECTIFICATION circuit block diagram shown
drop. in the figure 2-6 in the manual.
Forward voltage drop
– The nearly constant voltage that is
developed across a conducting
diode.
INTRODUCTION
From the start, we realized what a diode
operating curve is, it portrays the present move
through the diode for a total scope of connected We measured and record the voltages across
voltages, this information is exhibited as a chart resistances and determined if its forward biased
called DC characteristic curve. The curves are or reversed bias. We measured and computed
utilized to decide the essential parameters of a current through resistances that is instructed in
the manual procedure. Fourth, we adjusted the We adjusted the controls of oscilloscope
positive variable supply voltage to 0.25Vdc and controls to match the figure.
measured and calculated the circuit current and
the voltage drop as shown in the table in the RESULTS
results part below.
As we perform the experiment, in the diode circ
2-2 / Half-wave Rectification uit we acquire the voltage value of a
At First, same as the first step in 2-1. We diode and determine the diode whether it is bad
adjusted the power sources to +- 15Vdc but it or good diode, forward bias or inverse
can only limit up to 11Vdc. Second, we located bias.We base it on the characteristic curve of
the DIODES AND ½ WAVE the Diode DC as we move forward. The results
RECTIFICATION circuit block and connected of 2-1 Diode DC Characteristics are shown
the circuits as shown in the figure 2-14 of 2-2 in below:
the manual.
we have connected the GENERATOR
BUFFER into the SEMICONDUCTOR
DEVICES circuit board and adjusted it to
1KHz. We setup the oscilloscope to X10 probe,
and input the controls for both channels to
ground and adjusted the vertical centering
controls to align centerly the scope of graticule.
We put on the required values and calibrate it
as instructed in the manual to see the outcome
of the half-wave. In this step, we measure and
recorded the peak voltage displayed on each
oscilloscope channel. Third, observed the
traces in the CHOP sweep mode and compared
the display in the figure 2-15 as shown:
We also included the table that we have
computed for the circuit current and the diode
voltage drop. The results are below:
CONCLUSIONS
We determine diode conductivity by diode DC
characteristic curve and note that diodes are
The remaining answers of number 17 and 18 restricted by the quantity of forward present
are: and reverse voltage they can resist. This
17.) 0.75, sudden increase of current restriction is based on the diode's physical size
18.) Yes, the diode forward voltage remain and design. Include any exceptions to the
about the same after the diode reaches full principles / objectives or issues.
conduction.
REFERENCES
The results of 2-2 Half-wave Rectification are
shown below: ECE104L Manual
Bird, J. (2014). Eletrical and Electronic Principles and Technology. New York: Routledge .
