Experiment 6 Diode Characteistics
Experiment 6 Diode Characteistics
Experiment 6 Diode Characteistics
EXPT NO: 1.
AIM: -
1. To study the characteristics of PN junction diode under
a) Forward bias. b) Reverse bias.
2. To find the cut-in voltage (Knee voltages) static & dynamic resistance in forward &
reverse direction.
THEORY:
The V-I characteristics of the diode are curve between voltage across the diode and
current through the diode. When external voltage is zero, circuit is open and the potential barrier
does not allow the current to flow. Therefore, the circuit current is zero. When P-type (Anode is
connected to +ve terminal and n- type (cathode) is connected to –ve terminal of the supply
voltage, is known as forward bias. The potential barrier is reduced when diode is in the forward
biased condition. At some forward voltage, the potential barrier altogether eliminated and current
starts flowing through the diode and also in the circuit. The diode is said to be in ON state. The
current increases with increasing forward voltage. When N-type (cathode) is connected to +ve
terminal and P-type (Anode) is connected –ve terminal of the supply voltage is known as reverse
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
FORWARD BIAS:-
REVERSE BIAS:-
MODEL WAVEFORM:-
PROCEDURE: -
1. Connect the circuit diagram as shown in figure for Forward bias using silicon diode.
2. Now vary RPS supply voltage Vs in steps from 0V onwards (0.1V,0.2V……1V) note
down the forward current (If) through the diode for different Forward voltages (Vf)
across the diode without exceeding the rated value (If Max=20mA)
3. Tabulate the results in the tabular form.
4. Plot the graph between Vf & If.
5. Repeat the above steps 4 steps by using Germanium diode.
1. Connect the circuit diagram as shown in figure for Reverse bias using silicon diode.
2. Now vary RPS supply voltage Vs in steps from 0V onwards (1V,2V……10V) note down
the forward current (Ir) through the diode for different Reverse voltages (Vr) across the
diode without exceeding the rated value (Vr Max=15V)
3. Tabulate the results in the tabular form.
PRECAUTIONS:
1. Avoid loose connections use proper voltmeter & ammeters
TABULAR COLUMN: