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Exp 1 - Diode Characteristics

The document describes an experiment to plot the volt-ampere characteristics of a silicon PN junction diode. The experiment involves measuring the current passing through the diode under both forward and reverse bias conditions while increasing the voltage in steps. Readings are recorded in a table and graphs of voltage versus current are plotted for the forward and reverse biases. The cut-in voltage for forward bias and breakdown voltage for reverse bias are determined from the graphs and recorded. Precautions are outlined to avoid damaging the diode during testing.

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Exp 1 - Diode Characteristics

The document describes an experiment to plot the volt-ampere characteristics of a silicon PN junction diode. The experiment involves measuring the current passing through the diode under both forward and reverse bias conditions while increasing the voltage in steps. Readings are recorded in a table and graphs of voltage versus current are plotted for the forward and reverse biases. The cut-in voltage for forward bias and breakdown voltage for reverse bias are determined from the graphs and recorded. Precautions are outlined to avoid damaging the diode during testing.

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Experiment No: 1

Volt-Ampere Characteristics of PN junction diode


Aim: 1. To plot Volt-Ampere Characteristics of Silicon P-N Junction Diode.

2. To find cut-in Voltage for Silicon P-N Junction diode.

Apparatus Required:

S.No Apparatus Type Range Quantity


1. PN Junction diode 01
2. Resistors 1 KΩ 01
3. Regulated Power supply (0- 30)V 01
4. Ammeter (0-100mA),(0-500μA) 01,01
5. Voltmeter (0- 1)V 01
6. Breadboard and Wires As per
requirement

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM: Explained in Lab

Forward Bias:
Reverse Bias:

PROCEDURE:
FORWARD BIAS CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Connect the Circuit as per the Circuit Diagram on the bread board.
2. For forward bias, the RPS positive is connected to the anode of the diode and RPS
negative is connected to the cathode of the diode.
3. Switch on the Regulated Power Supply and slowly increase the source voltage. Note down
the voltage across the diode in steps of 0.1V and the corresponding current through the PN
junction Diode in the tabular column
4. Take the readings until a voltage across the diode is 0.7V
5. Plot the graph VF versus IF on the graph Sheet in the 1st quadrant as in Fig.
6. Observe and note down the cut in Voltage of the diode.
REVERSE BIAS CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Connect the Circuit as per the Circuit Diagram on the bread board.
2. For reverse bias, the RPS positive is connected to the cathode of the diode and RPS
negative is connected to the Anode of the diode.
3. Switch on the Regulated Power Supply and slowly increase the source voltage. Note down
the voltage across the diode in steps of 0.1V and the corresponding current through the PN
junction Diode in the tabular column
4. Take the readings until a voltage across the diode is 0.7V
5. Plot the graph VR versus IR on the graph Sheet in the 3rd quadrant as in Fig
6. Observe and note down the break down Voltage of the diode.

PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the diode. This may lead to
damage the diode.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections as per
the circuit diagram.
TABULAR COLUMN:

Forward Bias

S.No Voltage across the Diode in Volts Current passing through the diode in mA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Reverse Bias:

S.No Voltage across the Diode in Volts Current passing through the diode in μA
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Model graph:
Result: Thus the VI characteristic of PN junction diode is verified

Cut in voltage = ……… V

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