The document describes an experiment investigating diode clamper networks. A diode clamper network consists of a capacitor, diode, and resistor. It clamps the input signal to a different DC level. The circuit shown uses a 10 microfarad capacitor, IN4001 diode, and 10 kilohm resistor. When the circuit is constructed and an input signal is applied, the output waveform is measured on an oscilloscope. Reversing the diode polarity results in a different output waveform. Questions ask about the capacitor's function, its voltage value, energy dissipated, and how changing the capacitor value affects the observed waveform.
The document describes an experiment investigating diode clamper networks. A diode clamper network consists of a capacitor, diode, and resistor. It clamps the input signal to a different DC level. The circuit shown uses a 10 microfarad capacitor, IN4001 diode, and 10 kilohm resistor. When the circuit is constructed and an input signal is applied, the output waveform is measured on an oscilloscope. Reversing the diode polarity results in a different output waveform. Questions ask about the capacitor's function, its voltage value, energy dissipated, and how changing the capacitor value affects the observed waveform.
The document describes an experiment investigating diode clamper networks. A diode clamper network consists of a capacitor, diode, and resistor. It clamps the input signal to a different DC level. The circuit shown uses a 10 microfarad capacitor, IN4001 diode, and 10 kilohm resistor. When the circuit is constructed and an input signal is applied, the output waveform is measured on an oscilloscope. Reversing the diode polarity results in a different output waveform. Questions ask about the capacitor's function, its voltage value, energy dissipated, and how changing the capacitor value affects the observed waveform.
The document describes an experiment investigating diode clamper networks. A diode clamper network consists of a capacitor, diode, and resistor. It clamps the input signal to a different DC level. The circuit shown uses a 10 microfarad capacitor, IN4001 diode, and 10 kilohm resistor. When the circuit is constructed and an input signal is applied, the output waveform is measured on an oscilloscope. Reversing the diode polarity results in a different output waveform. Questions ask about the capacitor's function, its voltage value, energy dissipated, and how changing the capacitor value affects the observed waveform.
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EXPERIMENT 5
DIODE CLAMPER
I. OBJECTIVE
To investigate the clamper networks in diode applications.
II. DISCUSSION
The Clamping network is one that will "clamp" a signal to a different DC level. The network must have a capacitor, a diode, and a resistive element, but it can also employ a independent DC supply to introduce an additional shift. The magnitude of R and C must be chosen such time at constant RC is large enough to ensure that the voltage across the capacitor does not discharge significantly during the interval the diode is non-conducting. Throughout the analysis we will assume that for all practical purposes the capacitor will fully charge or discharge in fire time constants.
R Vi Vo
FIG 5. DIODE CLAMPER
The network of Fig 5 will clamp the input signal to the zero level (for ideal diode). The resistor R can be load resistor or parallel combination of the load resistor and a resistor designed to provide the desired level of R.
For a clamping network, the total swing of the output is equal to the total swing of the input signal. III. MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENTS
1-10K ohm resistor 1-Oscilloscope
1-10 microfarad capacitor 1-Signal Generator
1-IN4001 silicon diode
IV. PROCEDURE
1. Construct the circuit given in Fig 5.1. Set the Oscilloscope to the following
setting: Ch 1&2: 5V/div
Time base: 10ms/div
OSCILLOSCOPE
10 µF
IN4001 10 kΩ 2. Adjust the signal generator's output level 5 volts peak-to-peak at 1 KHz. Using the Oscilloscope, obtain the waveform and plot it. 3. Reverse the polarity of the diode in the circuit. Obtain the output waveform and plot it. V. QUESTIONS
1. For the clamper circuits.
a. What is the function of the capacitor?
The main purpose/function of a capacitor is to store electrostatic energy
in an electric field and, if possible, transfer this energy to the circuit. They allow AC current to travel but block DC current flow to prevent dangerous failure of the circuit. b. What is the voltage value in the capacitor? Vc= Q/C
0.764 V c. Calculate the energy dissipated by the capacitor.
I = 3.536V – (-0.764)/100 = 0.043A
Pc = IVc
0.043(-0.764) = 0.033 W
d. By changing the capacitor value, what will you observe?
It depends on where you use the capacitor. When used as a frequency
determining component, it changes the frequency. When used for coupling, it can attenuate the signal. Also, based on experiments, increasing or decreasing the value of the capacitor changes the waveform. It looks like a combination of clipper and clamper circuits. As the capacitor value decreases, the output line becomes more straight or flat. 1 µF
