COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

EEE338 –Power Electronics

Lab Manual for Fall 2020 & Onwards

Lab Resource Person

Engr. Madiha Sultan

Theory Resource Person

Engr. Ali Mansoor Pasha

Supervised By
Dr. Muhammad Yaqoob Javed

Name: __________________________Registration Number:CIIT/ - - /LHR

Program: _______________________ Batch: _____________________________________

Semester ___________________________
Revision History

S.No. Activity Date Performed by

(DD/MM/YYYY)
1 Lab Manual Preparation 10/09/2014 Mr. Muhammad Salman
Mazhar
Mr. Abdul Moeed Amjad
2 Lab Manual Review 25/02/2015 Dr. Naeem Shahzad
Mr. Athar Hanif
Mr. Hafiz Kashif Iqbal
3 Lab Manual Review 27/07/2015 Dr. Naeem Shazad
Mr. Hafiz Kashif Iqbal
4 Lab Manual Review 18/09/2016 Dr. Mujtaba Hussain Jaffery
Mr. Hafiz Kashif Iqbal

5 Lab Manual Review 16/04/2017 Dr. Mujtaba Hussain Jaffery

Mr. Danish Khatri
6 Lab Manual OBE updation 15/03/2018 Mr. Faisal Tariq

7 Lab Manual Review 16/03/2018 Dr. Ejaz Ahmad Ansari, Mr.

Athar Hanif

8 Lab Manual Review 20/01/2019 Mr. Faisal Tariq

9 Lab Manual Review 19/08/2019 Mr. Faisal Tariq

10 Lab Manual Review 07/08/2019 Sara Sajid

11 Lab Manual Updation 22/01/2020 Mr. Faisal Tariq

12 Lab Manual Review 26/08/2020 Mr. Faisal Tariq

13 Lab Manual Review 29/08/2021 Miss. Madiha Sultan

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 Preface

Power Electronics is the field experiencing the revolution in technology from last decade PWM inverter and
muli-level converters are being used in many commercial and consumer products. This field is based on control
and conversion of power with the help of solid state electronics. In this lab manual efforts are being made
towards broadening the practical vision of the students in power electronic circuits design. The practical list
includes AC-DC rectifier controlled and uncontrolled circuits. DC–DC converter circuits for step-up and step-
down operation. DC-AC PWM based inverter circuits and AC-AC voltage controller circuits.Practical list is
arranged according to subjective knowledge in such a manner that student could learn to work with power
electronic trainers, discrete hardware level and simulation tools (MATLAB or Spice). The diversity in the
experiments is modulated to stimulate the design and analytical approach of the students.

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Books
Text Books

• Muhammad Haroon Rashid, “Power Electronics Devices Circuit and Applications”,4th edition, 2014

Reference Books
• Ned Mohan,“Power Electronics Converter, Applications, and Design”,3rdedition, 2003

Reference Books for Manual

• Randall Sheffer, “Fundamental of power electronics with MATLAB”, 1st edition, 2007
• Muhammad H. Rashid, “SPICE for power electronics and electric power”,3rd edition, 2012

Learning Outcomes
Theory CLOs
After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. Apply the principles of power electronic devices studied in the class to the practical problems in labs
to demonstrate understanding. (PLO1, C3)
2. Analyze the different power conversion circuits to identify the different performance parameters using
standard circuit analysis techniques and Fourier technique. (PLO2, C4)
3. Design the power conversion circuits for the desired values using equations and standard value
resistors, capacitors and inductors. (PLO3, C5)
Lab CLOs
After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:
4. Reproduce the power conversion circuits and display the input, intermediate and output voltages and
currents using simulation tools, hardware platform (Vero board, PCB, etc.), DMM and digital storage
oscilloscope. (PLO5, P3)
5. To present and write effective lab reports of experiments performed during the laboratory session
(PLO10, A2)
6. Perform complex engineering problem (CEP) in the form of team work (PLO9,A2)

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CLOs – PLOs Mapping
PLO Cognitive Affective Psychomotor

PLO10
PLO1

PLO2

PLO3

PLO5

PLO9
Domain Domain Domain
CLO

CLO1 X C3

CLO2 X C4
CLO3 x C5

CLO4 X P2 and P3

CLO5 X A1 and A2

CLO6 X A1 and A2

Lab CLOs – Lab Experiment Mapping

Lab

Lab 10

Lab 11

Lab 12

Lab 13

Lab 14
Lab 1

Lab 2

Lab 3

Lab 4

Lab 5

Lab 6

Lab 7

Lab 8

Lab 9
CLO

CLO4 P2 P2 P2 P3 P2 P3 P3 P2 P3 P3 P3 P2 P3 P2

CLO5 A1 A1 A1 A2 A1 A2 A2 A1 A2 A2 A2 A1 A2 A1

Grading Policy
S-I: 0.5*(S-I ExamResult)+ 0.5* (average of lab evaluation ofLab 1-4)
S-II: 0.5*(S-II ExamResult)+0.5*[(average of lab evaluationofLab 5-8)* 1.5]
Terminal:0.5*(Complex Engineering Problem result out of 50) + 0.25*[(average of lab evaluation of Lab 9-
14)*5] + 0.10*[(average of lab evaluationofLab 5-8)*5]+ 0.15*[(average oflabevaluationofLab 1-4)*5]
Lab Assignment Marks:
• Lab Assignment 1marks = Lab report marks from experiment 1-3
• Lab Assignment 2marks = Lab report marks from experiment 4-6
• Lab Assignment 3marks = Lab report marks from experiment 7-9
• Lab Assignment 4marks = Lab report marks from experiment 10-14

List of Equipment
1. Oscilloscope
2. Function Generator
3. Digital Multimeter
4. LCR Meter
5. Soldring station
6. Power Supplies 5V, 12V, 24V and variable DC output

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 7. Electronics components (transistors, thyristors, capacitors, resistors, inductor cores, jumpers and vero
board etc)
8. Transformers 220-12
9. Power Electronic MCM3/EV, MCM11/EV Module
10. Inverter UPS (monophase) MCM15/EV module

Software Resources
1. MATLAB/Simulink

Lab Instructions
• This lab activity comprises of three parts: Pre-lab, Lab Tasks, Lab Report and Conclusion and Viva
session.
• The students should perform and demonstrate each lab task separately for step-wise evaluation.
• Only those tasks that are completed during the allocated lab time will be credited to the students.
• Students are however encouraged to practice on their own in spare time for enhancing their skills.

Lab Report Instructions

All questions should be answered precisely to get maximum credit. Lab report must ensure following items:
• Lab Objectives
• Methodology
• Conclusion

Safety Instructions
The following general rules and precautions are to be observed at all times in the laboratory. These rules are
for the benefit of the experimenter as well as those around him/her. Additional rules and precautions may
apply to a particular laboratory.

1. There must be at least two (2) people in the laboratory while working onlive circuits.

2. Remove all loose conductive jewelry and trinkets, including rings, which may come in contact to
exposed circuits.

3. When making measurements, form the habit of using only one hand at a time. No part of a live circuit
should be touched by the bare hand.

4. Keep the body, or any part of it, out of the circuit. Where interconnecting wires and cables are
involved, they should be arranged so people will not trip over them.

5. Be as neat a possible. Keep the work area and workbench clear of items not used in the experiment.

6. Always check to see that the power switch is OFF before plugging into the outlet. Also, turn
instrument or equipment OFF before unplugging from the outlet.

7. When unplugging a power cord, pull on the plug, not the cable.

8. When disassembling a circuit, first remove the source of power.

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9. No ungrounded electrical or electronic apparatus is to be used in the laboratory unless it is double
insulated or battery operated.

10. Keep fluids, chemicals, and beat away from instruments and circuits.

11. Report any damages to equipment, hazards, and potential hazards to the laboratory instructor.

12. If in doubt about electrical safety, see the laboratory instructor. Regarding specific equipment, consult
the instructor manual provided by the manufacturer of the equipment.

Information regarding safe use and possible hazards should be studied carefully.

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 Table of Contents
Revision History ............................................................................................................................................................i

Preface ..........................................................................................................................................................................ii

Books ........................................................................................................................................................................... iii

Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................................... iii

CLOs – PLOs Mapping ................................................................................................................................................... iv

Lab CLOs – Lab Experiment Mapping ............................................................................................................................ iv

Grading Policy ............................................................................................................................................................. iv

List of Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................ iv

Software Resources ...................................................................................................................................................... v

Lab Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................... v

Lab Report Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... v

Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ v

LAB # 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................10

To display a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Signal using Oscilloscope .................................................................10

Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11

LAB # 2 .......................................................................................................................................................................13

To display the transient response of voltage controlled switch using oscilloscope ....................................................13
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

LAB # 3 .......................................................................................................................................................................16

To display the transient response of free wheeling diode using oscilloscope and Matlab .........................................16
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17

LAB # 4 .......................................................................................................................................................................20

To reproduce a single-phase half-wave and full-wave uncontrolled rectifiers with resistive and RL load using
breadboard and Matlab .............................................................................................................................................20
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 20
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 Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20

LAB # 5 .......................................................................................................................................................................25

To display the VI Characteristics of SCR and DIAC using Matlab ..........................................................................25

Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 26

LAB # 6 .......................................................................................................................................................................30

To Reproduce Single Phase Half wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL Load on MCM11 Module and Matlab
....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 30

LAB # 7 .......................................................................................................................................................................34

To Reproduce Single Phase Full wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL Load on MCM11 Module and Matlab
....................................................................................................................................................................................34
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 35

LAB # 8 .......................................................................................................................................................................38

To display the output of Multi-phase Rectifiers using Matlab ..................................................................................38

Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 39

LAB # 9 .......................................................................................................................................................................41

To Reproduce class A and class D forced Commutation circuits of SCR using breadboard and Matlab ................41
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43

LAB # 10 .....................................................................................................................................................................45

To reproduce a Buck Converter circuit by selecting appropriate values of components using breadboard and
Matlab ........................................................................................................................................................................45
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 46

LAB # 11 .....................................................................................................................................................................49

To Reproduce a Boost Converter circuit by selecting appropriate values of components using breadboard and
Matlab ........................................................................................................................................................................49
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 49

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 Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50

LAB # 12 .....................................................................................................................................................................53

To Display the Output of a bidirectional Single Phase AC Voltage Controller using MCM11 module and Matlab 53
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 53
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 54

LAB # 13 .....................................................................................................................................................................56

To Reproduce a 3-Ф Bridge (PWM Inverter) with 1800of Conduction Cycle using Matlab ....................................56
Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 56

LAB # 14 .....................................................................................................................................................................60

To display the output of an Inverter circuit using MCM15 module ..........................................................................60

Objectives ....................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Pre-Lab ........................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Lab Tasks ....................................................................................................................................................................... 63

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 Lab Experiment | 1

LAB # 1
To display a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Signal using Oscilloscope
Objectives

• To construct a pulse width modulation (PWM) based circuit using MCM11 module and Matlab
• To display the PWM signal using oscilloscope and matlab

Pre-Lab
Pulse-width modulation (PWM), is a modulation technique used to encode the amplitude of a signal into the
width of the pulse (duration) of another signal (figure 1.1). Although this modulation technique can be used to
encode information for transmission, its main use is to allow the control of the power supplied to electrical
devices, especially to inertial loads such as motors. The average value of voltage (and current) fed to the load
is controlled by turning the switch between supply and load on and off at a fast rate. The longer the switch is on
compared to the off periods, the higher the total power supplied to the load.
The PWM switching frequency has to be much higher than what would affect the load (the device that uses the
power), which is to say that the resultant waveform perceived by the load must be as smooth as possible.

Figure 1.1 PWM generation

The term duty cycle describes the proportion of 'on' time to the regular interval or 'period' of time; a low duty
cycle corresponds to low power, because the power is off for most of the time. Duty cycle is expressed in
percent, 100% being fully on.
The main advantage of PWM is that power loss in the switching devices is very low. When a switch is off, there
is practically no current, and when it is on and power is being transferred to the load, there is almost no voltage
drop across the switch. Power loss, being the product of voltage and current, is thus in both cases close to zero.
PWM also works well with digital controls, which, because of their on/off nature, can easily set the needed duty
cycle.

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 Lab Experiment | 1

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Use MATLAB simulink to generate pulse width modulation (PWM)using triangular and DC signal.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
1. Insert jumpers J13, J15, J17, J19 and J21 to produce the circuit shown in figure 1.2.
2. Connect the oscilloscope channel 1 at terminals 24 and ground.
3. Vary the current which charges and discharges the capacitor, by replacing resistor R38 with R37. To
do this, remove jumper J15 and insert jumper J14.
4. Observe at the oscilloscope the effect that this change of resistance (and therefore change of current in
c10) has and plot it.
5. Remove J14 and reinsert J15.
6. Vary the amount of positive feedback by removing J17 and inserting jumper J16. Observe and plot the
waveform.
7. Remove J13 and J16 and insert J12 and J17. Now connect the oscilloscope CH2 probe at terminal 25.
8. Connect channel 1 at terminal 26 and synchronize the instrument on this signal.
9. Vary the voltage at terminal 25 with potential P2 and observe the waveform at terminal 6.
10. Plot graphs for at least three different values of P2 resistance.
11. Now connect the probe of CH2 at terminal 27 and compare the signals displayed, while varying P2.

Figure 1.2: Circuit diagram for PWM modulator on MCM11 module

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 Lab Experiment | 1

Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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 Lab Experiment | 2

LAB # 2
To display the transient response of voltage controlled switch using oscilloscope
Objectives

• To display the transient response of voltage-controlled switch with R load using oscilloscope
• To display the transient response of voltage controlled switch with RL load using oscilloscope

Pre-Lab
During the turn on and turn off process, a practical switching device, shown in figure above requires a finite
delay time (td), rise time (tr), storage time (ts) and fall time (tf). As the device current iSW rises during turn on,
the voltage across the device vSW falls. As the device current falls during turn off, the voltage across the device
rises. The typical waveforms of device voltages vSW and current iSW are shown in above figure. The turn on time
of a device is the sum of the delay time and the rise time, whereas the turn off time of the device is the sum of
the storage time and fall time. In contrast to ideal lossless diode, a practical switching device dissipates some
energy when conducting and switching. Voltage drop across a conducting power device is at least on the order
of 1V, but can often be higher, up to several volts. The goal of any new device is to improve the limitations
imposed by the switching parameters.

Figure 2.1

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 Lab Experiment | 2

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: The transient response of voltage controlled switch with R load
1. Simulate the switched circuit as shown in figure 2.1
2. Assume Vcc = 12V, RL=0.5Ω, VG is a pulse of 10V with 40% duty cycle, Take switching frequency
fSW = 25kHz
3. Compute the performance parameters shown in table 2.1.

4. Plot the transient response of the simulated switch voltage

vsw , switch current iSW , switch power pSW
.

Table 2.1: Performance parameters of a switched circuit

ISWs VSW(sat) Pon PSW(peak) td tr tf

Lab Task 2: The transient response of voltage controlled switch with RL load
1. Simulate the same circuit after adding an inductor of L = 0.5mH in series with resistance RL
2. Plot the transient response of the switch voltage VSW, switch current iSW, switch power PSW
3. What are the effects of the inductor on the waveforms and the circuit performance?

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 Lab Experiment | 2

Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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 Lab Experiment | 3

LAB # 3
To display the transient response of free wheeling diode using oscilloscope and
Matlab
Objectives

• To display the transient response of freewheeling diode using oscilloscope

• To display the transient response of freewheeling diode using Matlab
• To display the transient response of freewheeling diode after changing duty cycle using Matlab

Pre-Lab
If switch S1 in figure 3.1 is closed for time t1, a current is established through the load; and then if the switch is
opened, a path must be provided for the current in the inductive load. Otherwise, the inductive energy induces
a very high voltage and this energy is dissipated as heat across the switch as spark. This is normally done by
connecting a diode Dm as shown in figure 3.1, and this diode is usually called a freewheeling diode Dm . This
circuit operation can be divided into two modes. Mode 1 begins when the switch is closed at t=0 and mode 2
begins when the switch is then opened. The equivalent circuits for the modes are shown in figure 3.1 Variable
i1 and i2 are defined as the instantaneous currents for mode 1 and mode 2, respectively, t 1 and t2 are the
corresponding durations of these modes.

Figure 3.1

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 Lab Experiment | 3

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:Transient response of freewheeling diode circuit
1. Simulate the freewheeling diode circuit as shown in figure 3.1.
2. Assume VS= 5V, R = 4.7Ω, L = 1.5mH, voltage controlled switch is controlled by pulse voltage of
10V with 90% duty cycle. Switching frequency fS = 1Hz
3. Compute the performance parameters in table 3.1
4. Plot the transient response of the output voltage𝑉𝑜 , supply current𝐼𝑠 , Inductor current𝐼𝐿 , Output
current 𝐼𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 and average load power𝑃𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 , free-wheeling diode current 𝐼𝑑
5. Plot the free-wheeling diode current and find the values of the reverse recovery characteristics:

Table 3.1: Performance parameters of a freewheeling diode circuit

Time 𝐼𝑑 𝐼𝐿 𝐼𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 (average) 𝐼𝑠 (average) 𝑃𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 𝑃𝑠 % efficiency

t=0

t=

Lab Task 2:Transient response of freewheeling diode circuit after changing duty cycle
1. Plot the transient response of simulated output voltage𝑉𝑜 , supply current𝐼𝑠 , Inductor current𝐼𝐿 ,
Output current 𝐼𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 and average load power𝑃𝐿𝑜𝑎𝑑 , free-wheeling diode current 𝐼𝑑
2. What are the effects of the duty cycle on the waveforms? Discuss.

3. Under what conditions, the load current becomes discontinuous and what are the parameters?

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 Lab Experiment | 3

4. Plot the boundary conditions for discontinuous mode of operation: duty cycle k against the ratio x =
Ts /  L where Ts (= 1/ f s ) is the switching period and  L (= L / R) is the time constant of the load.
D
5. What would be effects of removing diode 1 from the circuit? Discuss.

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 Lab Experiment | 3

Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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 Lab Experiment | 4

LAB # 4
To reproduce a single-phase half-wave and full-wave uncontrolled rectifiers with
resistive and RL load using breadboard and Matlab

Objectives

• To construct half-wave and full-wave uncontrolled rectifier circuits using MCM11 module
• To display the output waveform of half wave and full wave uncontrolled rectifier circuits using
oscilloscope

Pre-Lab
Rectification is the process of converting alternating input current into unidirectional or direct current. In diode
rectifiers, the output voltage cannot be controlled so these rectifier are known as uncontrolled rectifiers. AC-
DC converters (Rectifiers) can be classified as half-wave and full-wave rectifiers. The uncontrolled half-wave
rectification is never used for industrial applications because of its poor performance. Consider the circuit in
figure 2.1. if supply voltage is 𝑉𝑠 = 𝑉𝑚 sin⁡(𝜔𝑡), the diode is forward biased for half of the cycle of input, and
only the positive half cycle of the input appears at the output as shown in figure 6.1 Peak inverse voltage for the
diode in half-wave rectifier will be 𝑃𝐼𝑉 = 𝑉𝑚 .
Performance of rectifier circuits is evaluated on basis of following parameters
• Average value of output (load) voltage, 𝑉𝑑𝑐
• Average value of output (load) current, 𝐼𝑑𝑐
• Root Mean Square (RMS) value of output voltage, 𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠
• The RMS value of output current, 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠
• The output AC power, 𝑃𝑎𝑐
• Efficiency, 𝜂
• AC component of output voltage, 𝑉𝑎𝑐
• Form Factor, FF
• Ripple Factor, RF

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1

Implement the task given in Inlab in MATLAB Simulink and attach the circuit and waveforms

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: Half wave rectifier
Components required:

• Diode

• 100 Ω

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 Lab Experiment | 4

Take the diode and the 100Ω resistor and construct the circuit shown in figure 4.1. Use the function generator
to get a sinusoidal waveform of frequency 50𝐻𝑧 with peak voltage of 3⁡𝑉 and use it as the input for rectifier.
Use Oscilloscope to measure 𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠 ⁡𝑎𝑛𝑑⁡𝑉𝑑𝑐 , and calculate the following performance parameters.
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = __________________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑑𝑐 = = ________________
𝑅
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = 0.318(𝑉𝑚 − 0.7) = ________________

Figure 4.1: Circuit diagram of half-wave rectifier

Figure 4.2: Input and output waveforms for half-wave rectifier

𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = _________________
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = 0.5(𝑉𝑚 − 0.7) = __________________

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𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑃𝑑𝑐 = 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) 𝐼𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = __________

𝑃𝑎𝑐 = 𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = _________

AC componend of the voltage

2 2
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = √𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) − 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = ____________

2 2
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = √𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) − 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = ____________

Form Factor
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐹𝐹𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐹𝐹𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)

Ripple Factor
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑅𝐹𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝑅𝐹𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)

Sketch the displayed waveform below

Now, replace the sinusoidal waveform with a square wave and try to estimate reverse recovery time from the
image appearing in the oscilloscope.
𝑡𝑟𝑟 = ____________
To conclude this part, change the signal back to sinusoid and connect an inductor in series with the load
resistor and sketch the resulting waveform below

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Lab Task 2: Full wave rectifier (Open Ended task)

Construct a full wave rectifier circuit to convert 220 Vrms to 12 Vdc

𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = __________________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑑𝑐 = = ________________
𝑅
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = ________________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = _________________
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = __________________
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = = _________________⁡
𝑅
𝑃𝑑𝑐 = 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) 𝐼𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = __________
𝑃𝑎𝑐 = 𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) 𝐼𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = _________
AC componend of the voltage
2 2
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = √𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) − 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑) = ____________

2 2
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = √𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) − 𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑) = ____________
Form Factor
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝐹𝐹𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑉𝑟𝑚𝑠(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝐹𝐹𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
Ripple Factor
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑅𝐹𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑑)
𝑉𝑎𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
𝑅𝐹𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 = = ___________
𝑉𝑑𝑐(𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑)
Sketch the displayed waveform below

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 5
To display the VI Characteristics of SCR and DIAC using Matlab
Objectives

• To construct the SCR based circuit with anode-gate and anode-cathode switching connections using
MCM3 module and Matlab
• To measure the voltages and currents across SCR with anode-gate and anode-cathode switching
connections using DMM and Matlab
• To construct a DIAC based circuit using MCM3 module and Matlab
• To measure the voltages and currents across DIAC using DMM and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Theory of SCR operation The Silicon Control Rectifier (SCR) consists of four layers of semiconductors, which
form NPNP or PNP structures. It has three junctions, labeled J1, J2, and J3 and three terminals. The anode
terminal of an SCR is connected to the P-Type material of a PNPN structure, and the cathode terminal is
connected to the N-Type layer, while the gate of the Silicon Control Rectifier SCR is connected to the P-Type
material nearest to the cathode.
An SCR consists of four layers of alternating P and N type semiconductor materials. Silicon is used as the
intrinsic semiconductor, to which the proper dopants are added. The junctions are either diffused or alloyed.
The planar construction is used for low power SCRs (and all the junctions are diffused). The mesa type
construction is used for high power SCRs. In this case, junction J2 is obtained by the diffusion method and then
the outer two layers are alloyed to it, since the PNPN pellet is required to handle large currents. It is properly
braced with tungsten or molybdenum plates to provide greater mechanical strength. One of these plates is hard
soldered to a copper stud, which is threaded for attachment of heat sink. The doping of PNPN will depend on
the application of SCR, since its characteristics are similar to those of the thyratron. Today, the term thyristor
applies to the larger family of multilayer devices that exhibit bistable state-change behavior, that is switching
either ON or OFF.
The operation of a SCR and other thyristors can be understood in terms of a pair of tightly coupled bipolar
junction transistors, arranged to cause the self-latching action.

Theory of DIAC operation:

The single phase fully controlled rectifier allows conversion of single phase AC into DC.When this occurs, the
diode enters the region of negative dynamic resistance, leading to a decrease in the voltage drop across the diode
and, usually, a sharp increase in current through the diode. The diode remains "in conduction" until the current
through it drops below a value characteristic for the device, called the holding current, IH. Below this value, the
diode switches back to its high-resistance (non-conducting) state. This behaviour is bidirectional, meaning
typically the same for both directions of current.
Most DIACs have a three-layer structure with break over voltage around 30 V. Their behaviour is somewhat
similar to that of a neon lamp, but it is much more precisely controlled and takes place at a lower voltage. DIACs
have no gate electrode, unlike some other thyristors that they are commonly used to trigger, such as TRIACs.
Some TRIACs, like Quadrac, contain a built-in DIAC in series with the TRIAC's "gate" terminal for this
purpose. DIACs are also called symmetrical trigger diodes due to the symmetry of their characteristic curve.
Because DIACs are bidirectional devices, their terminals are not labelled as anode and cathode but as A1 and
A2 or MT1 ("Main Terminal") and MT2.

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Figure 5.1

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: To plot the VI-characteristics of SCR

1. In this experiment our objective is to plot the VI-characteristics of thyristor (SCR).

2. With the ohmmeter measure the resistance RAK _____________________ between anode and cathode
of SCR connecting the positive of ohmmeter to gate and negative to cathode.
3. Connect the jumper J59 and adjust RV10 to its minimum value. Measure current IA.
_____________________.
4. Apply a voltage to gate for an instant, temporarily connecting jumper J55 and check state of SCR.
Measure IA_____________________and VAK _____________________.
5. Watching the ammeter gradually increase R V10until SCR goes open circuit. Measure the minimum
holding current before cut-off occurs _____________________ and measure the voltage across SCR
when it is off. Verify that value of VAK is about 0.7 when it is conducting and 12V when it is blocking.
6. Now turn Switch 13 on and insert and remove J55 to pulse the gate. What is the state of SCR and
Why?

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Table 5.1

Vaa VT
I= V17/R17
Supply Voltage Voltage across SCR

7. Turn the switch S13 off and change the previous circuit by disconnecting J55 and selecting minimum
value for RV10. Briefly short circuit the points Anode R15 by temporarily connecting the jumper J58.
What happens to thyristor now is it conducting or not?
8. After switching on, the anode voltage drops to 0.7V. Keeping the connection 0.7V on gate is
sufficient to guarantee the ON state. Current can take High value to damage SCR. Ig is limited by
resistance R15. A short circuit between anode and cathode removes the anode current causing SCR to
turn off.
9. Connect jumper J60 and repeat these operations evaluating the state of SCR with the help of Lamp in
the circuit.

Figure 5.2

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Lab Task 2: To plot the VI-characteristics of DIAC

1. Set all the switches to off state and connect jumpers J73, J72, J74, the ammeter across J68 and the
oscilloscope across diac.
2. With the Power supply voltage can be varied from 12 to 36V DC.
3. Measure the current and voltage of the DIAC for different values of power supply voltage
4. Note the avalanche voltage VBO for which DIAC starts conducting. Check if the on voltage across
DIAC depends on the current.
5. Connect the jumpers J71, J68, J75 and connect the oscilloscope
6. Set the oscilloscope to X-Y mode 10V/div on Y-axis and 10V/div on X axis. X-axis shows the
voltage across DIAC while Y-axis represents the current through circuit.
7. Measure the positive and negative amplitudes of VBO.

Figure 5.3

Table 5.2

Vdc VD I
Supply Voltage (V) Voltage across Diac (V) Current (mA)

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 6
To Reproduce Single Phase Half wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL Load
on MCM11 Module and Matlab
Objectives

• To construct a Single Phase Half wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL load using MCM11module
and Matlab
• To display the output waveforms of Single Phase Half wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL load
using oscilloscope and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Half wave controlled Rectifier
Phase controlled AC-DC converters employing thyristor are extensively used for changing constant ac input
voltage to controlled dc output voltage. In phase-controlled rectifiers, a thyristor is tuned off as AC supply
voltage reverse biases it, provided anode current has fallen to level below the holding current.
Controlled rectifiers have a wide range of applications, from small rectifiers to large high voltage direct current
(HVDC) transmission systems. They are used for electrochemical processes, many kinds of motor drives,
traction equipment, controlled power supplies, and many other applications.
The single-phase half-wave rectifier uses a single thyristor to control the load voltage. The thyristor will
conduct, ON state, when the voltage VTis positive and a firing current pulse IGis applied to the gate terminal.
Delaying the firing pulse by an angle alpha does the control of the load voltage. The firing angle alpha is
measured from the position where a diode would naturally conduct.

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Simulate the halfwave controlled rectifier circuit and find its performance parameter using inductive load of
150mH.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: Analysis of a half wave controlled Rectifier with R Load
1. Insert jumpers J22, J27, J30, J31, J33, K1, K3, G1 and G3 to produce the circuit as shown in figure
11.1. Here K1, K3, G1 and G3 jumpers provide the switching signals to the SCRs. Fill the following
table by

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Figure 6.1: Circuit diagram of controlled rectifier with resistive load on MCM11 module

2. Connecting the multi meter at terminals 32 and 34 and measuring the rms value of the output voltage,
Vout by varying the value of potentiometer.
3. Removing the jumper J33 and connecting the ammeter between terminals 31 and 32 to find the rms
value of output current, iout.
4. Observing the switching angle ‘α’ by connecting the CH1 probe of the oscilloscope to the 33 and 34
terminals.

Table 6.1

Sr. No. Resistance(kΩ) iout Vout 𝛼

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

5. Connect the CH1 probe to the 33 and 34 terminals to observe the variation of output voltage. Plot the
input and output waveforms on the same graph paper.

Lab Task 2: Analysis of a half wave controlled Rectifier with RL Load

1. From the last circuit configuration (Figure 6.1) connect the jumper J32 and remove the jumpers J30 and
J31 as shown in figure 6.2. Repeat the same procedure (as mentioned above) to fill the following table.

Table 6.2
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Sr. No. Resistance(kΩ) Inductance(mH) id Vout 𝛼

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Figure 6.2: Circuit diagram for controlled rectifier with RL load on MCM11 module

2. Connect the probe CH1 and CH2 at terminals 30 and 33, 30 and 34 to observe the output current and
output voltage respectively. Plot the input and output waveforms on the same graph paper.
3. Remove all the jumpers and oscilloscope probes from the module, and switch off the power supply.

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 7
To Reproduce Single Phase Full wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL Load
on MCM11 Module and Matlab
Objectives

• To construct a Single Phase Full wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL load using MCM11 module
and Matlab
• To display the output waveforms of Single Phase Full wave Controlled Rectifier with R and RL load
using oscilloscope

Pre-Lab
Full wave controlled rectifier
The single phase fully controlled rectifier allows conversion of single phase AC into DC. Normally this is used
in various applications such as battery charging, speed control of DC motors and front end of UPS
(Uninterruptible Power Supply) and SMPS (Switched Mode Power Supply).
All four devices used are thyristors. The turn-on instants of these devices are dependent on the firing signals
that are given. Turn-off happens when the current through the device reaches zero and it is reverse biased at
least for a duration equal to the turn-off time of the device specified in the data sheet.
When an uncontrolled (diode) converter is to be simulated, all 4 devices should be fired at a delay angle of 0⁰.
When a semi-converter is to be simulated, the lower two devices can be fired at 0⁰ and 180⁰ respectively and
the upper two devices are fired at α and 180⁰+α.
Normally in a fully controlled converter, the current transfer takes place from T1 to T2 instantaneously without
any time delay. But when a source inductance is present, the stored energy in Ls has to be expended before the
current transfer or commutation takes place from T1 to T2. Because of this, T1 and to T2 will conduct
simultaneously from α to α+u (where u is the overlap angle) causing short circuiting of the DC load during the
overlap period u.

Figure 7.1

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Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Simulate the full wave cotrolled rectification in MATLAB Simulink and verify operation of full converter for
inductive load of 150mH. Also calculate the efficiency of the circuit for inductive load.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: Analysis of a full wave controlled rectifier with R Load
1. Insert jumpers J22, J23, J26, J27, J30, J31, J33, K1, K2, K3, K4, G1, G2, G3 and G4 to produce the
circuit as shown in figure 12.2. Here K1, K2, K3, K4, G1, G2, G3 and G4 jumpers provide the switching
signals to the SCRs. Fill the following table by

Figure 7.2
2. Connecting the multi meter at terminals 32 and 34 and measuring the rms value of the output voltage,
Vout by varying the value of potentiometer.
3. Removing the jumper J33 and connecting the ammeter between terminals 31 and 32 to find the rms
value of output current, iout.
4. Observing the switching angle ‘α’ by connecting the CH1 probe of the oscilloscope to the 33 and 34
terminals.
Table 7.1

Sr. No. Resistance(kΩ) iout Vout α

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Connect the CH1 probe to the 33 and 34 terminals to observe the variation of output voltage. Plot the input and
output waveforms on the same graph paper.

Lab Task 2: Analysis of a full wave controlled Rectifier with RL Load

1. From the last circuit configuration (Figure 7.2) connect the jumper J32 and remove the jumpers J30 and
J31 as shown in figure 7.3. Repeat the same procedure (as mentioned above) to fill the following table

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Figure 7.3
2. Connect the probe CH1 and CH2 at terminals 30 and 33, 30 and 34 to observe the output current and
output voltage respectively. Plot the input and output waveforms on the same graph paper.
3. Remove all the jumpers and oscilloscope probes from the module, and switch off the power supply.

Table 7.2

Sr. No. Resistance(kΩ) Inductance(mH) id Vout Α

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 8
To display the output of Multi-phase Rectifiers using Matlab
Objectives

• To construct multi-phase star and bridge rectifiers circuit using Matlab tools
• To display the output waveforms of multiphase star and bridge rectifiers circuits using Matlab tools

Pre-Lab
There are two types of multi-phase rectifiers, namely, multi-phase star rectifier and multi-phase bridge rectifier.
This experiment will be concerned with three phase systems. Star rectifier and bridge rectifier are shown in
figure 8.1 and figure 8.2 respectively

Figure 8.1 Multi-phase star rectifier

Figure 8.2 Three-phase bridge rectifier

The working of both of these three-phase rectifiers can be easily understood by drawing analogies with the
single-phase counterparts. A star rectifier is effectively analogous to a half-wave rectifier, whereas a bridge
rectifier in three phase systems is analogous to a full-wave rectifier in the single phase. Hence, the ripple factor
of a bridge rectifier is always half as much as that of a star rectifier for any number of phases.

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Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
Implement the star and bridge rectifers shown in the figure in a simulation program for both purely resistive and
RL load. Attach simulation results for all the cases and discuss your findings in the post lab section

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 9
To Reproduce class A and class D forced Commutation circuits of SCR using
breadboard and Matlab
Objectives

• To construct a class A forced commutation circuit by selecting appropriate values of components using
breadboard and Matlab
• To display the output waveform of class A forced commutation circuit using oscilloscope and Matlab
• To construct a class D forced commutation circuit using breadboard and Matlab
• To display the output waveform of class D forced commutation circuit using oscilloscope and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Forced Commutation (Class A)
SCR circuits that have previously been studied in this lab are driven by AC voltages. Since, AC voltage
changes direction after every half cycle, this reversal of direction causes the SCR to be reverse biased and be
switched off. This type of commutation is called line commutation or natural commutation. This is not the
case when a SCR is being used to control voltage of a DC supply because no natural reversal of the direction
exists to reverse bias the SCR. This calls for certain types RLC circuits that would forcibly reverse bias the
SCR to switch it off. This type of commutation is called the forced commutation.
There are several types of forced commutation circuits. The simplest of them, the class A forced commutation
will be studied in this experiment.
Class A forced commutation is also called self commutation or load commutation.
The circuit diagram for class A forced commutation is shown in the figure 9.1

Figure 9.1: A class A forced commutation circuit with its voltage and current diagrams.
The current through the SCR can be expressed in laplace domain as
1 1 + 𝑅𝐶𝑠
𝐼(𝑠) = 𝑉 𝑅 =𝑉
𝑠(𝐿𝑠 + ) 𝐿𝑅𝐶𝑠 3 + 𝐿𝑠 2 + 𝑅𝑠
1+𝑅𝐶𝑠
The solution in time domain can be given as
𝑉 1 𝜔𝑛2 − 𝑡
𝑖(𝑠) = [1 + 𝑒 𝑅𝐶 sin(𝜔𝑡 + 𝜙)]
𝑅 √1 − 𝜉 2 𝜉
Where,

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1 𝐿 𝐿
𝜉= √ ,⁡⁡⁡⁡𝜔𝑛 = √ ,⁡⁡⁡⁡𝜔 = 𝜔𝑛 √1 − 𝜉 2 ,⁡⁡⁡⁡𝜙 = tan−1 2𝑅𝐶𝜔
2𝑅 𝐶 𝐶
And
𝜔𝑛2 𝑡
𝑣(𝑡) = 𝑉 [ 𝑒 −2𝑅𝐶 sin(𝜔𝑡) + 1]
√1 − 𝜉 2
During the design, it should be made sure that the circuit is underdamped i.e. 𝜉 < 1.

Forced Commutation (Class D)

A forced commutation circuit is shown in figure 9.2.

Figure 9.2 Class D forced commutation circuit

The primary thyristor that drives the load in this circuit is SCR1. The thyristor SCR2 serves to reverse bias
SCR1 to turn it off. The proper functioning of this circuit requires the user to first turn on SCR2. This provides
a path for current to the load through the capacitor C, charging it. Then, SCR2 is triggered. This provide main
path for flow of power from the source to the load, as well as a parallel path to the energy stored in capacitor
through inductor L and the diode D. This reverse the polarity of the voltage across the capacitor C. Later on,
when the SCR2 is trigerred, the reversed voltage on capacitor reverse biases SCR1, turning it off.

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Use MATLAB Simulink to perform simple line and forced commutation of the thyristor. For line commutation
you can use input voltage V(t)= 12Sin(𝜔𝑡) and for forced commutation input dc voltage is 15V.

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Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1: Class A commutation circuit for the SCR and understand its working principle
1. Take some values of inductance, capacitor, and resistance that are easily available the in lab. The
combination must be such that the system is underdamped. This can be ensured by plugging them into
the equation given above and making sure that 𝜉 < 1.
2. Calculate the conduction time that these values will provide for a given voltage.
3. Simulate the circuit with these values of inductance, capacitace, and resistance in a software of your
choice to see if the simulation results coincide with your calculations.
4. Connect the same circuit on the breadboard now and observe the results. Instead of applying a
constant voltage this time, take square wave output from the function generator such that the highest
peak of the square wave is equal to the V and the lower peak is at 0 V. This will allow you to observe
the conduction time on oscilloscope.
5. Write down the parameters of your circuit:
𝑅 = ________
𝐶 = ________
𝐿 = ________
𝜉 = ________
𝑡𝑐 (𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛⁡𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒) = _________

Lab Task 2: Class D commutation circuit for the SCR and understand its working principle
Implement this circuit using the components available in the lab and write down your analysis in the post-lab
section.

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 10
To reproduce a Buck Converter circuit by selecting appropriate values of
components using breadboard and Matlab
Objectives

• To select appropriate values of components for Buck Converter circuit using theoretical techniques
• To construct a buck converter circuit using breadboard and Matlab
• To measure the output voltages of buck converter circuit using DMM and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Buck Converter
A buck converter is the most basic SMPS topology. It is widely used throughout the industry to convert a higher
input voltage into a lower output voltage. The buck converter (voltage step-down converter) is a nonisolated
converter, hence galvanic isolation between input and output is not given.The buck converter can operate in
different modes; continuous conduction mode (CCM) and discontinuous conduction mode (DCM) Figure 10.1
shows modeled waveforms of CCM operation to illustrate the component currents. At constant frequency the
buck converter with rectifier diode D1 will at low current always operate in DCM mode because the diode
blocks negative current flow. If the diode is being implemented by a synchronous rectifier switch (e.g.
MOSFET) the CCM can even be obtained at zero output current at the samefixed frequency. The valley inductor
current IVA is then negative. For efficiency reasons many implementations feature pulse frequency modulation
(PFM) at low currents.

Figure 10.1: Circuit diagram, and voltage and current waveforms for buck converter

This is a DCM operation at fixed pulse width but variable frequency to minimize switching events and thus to
reduce dynamic loss to a minimum. The components are stressed most when the load current is high. Hence the
converter operates in CCM and further considerations will be done with respect to it.

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It is also worth noting that the average input current is less than the average output current. This is to be expected
because the buck converter circuit is very efficient and the input voltage is greater than the output voltage.
Assuming a perfect circuit, then power in would equal power out, i.e. (Vin ⋅ In) = (Vout ⋅ Iout.) While in a real
circuit there will be some losses, efficiency levels greater than 85% are to be expected for a well-designed
circuit.
It will also be seen that there is a smoothing capacitor placed on the output. This serves to ensure that the voltage
does not vary appreciable, especially during and switch transition times. It will also be required to smooth any
switching spikes that occur.
The ouptut voltage of the converter can be calculate as
𝑉𝑂 = 𝑘𝑉𝑖𝑛
Where the k=duty cycle of the switching wave.
The design equation for given ripple voltage and current are as follow;
𝑉𝑖𝑛 𝑘⁡⁡(1−𝑘)
L= 𝑓∆𝐼
𝑉𝑖𝑛 𝑘⁡⁡(1−𝑘)
C=
8𝐿𝑓2 ∆𝑉

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Design a Buck converter for 24V to 13.5V with allowable peak to peak ripple voltage of 50mV and current
ripple of 0.1A. Simulate the design in MATLAB Simulink for switching frequency of 100 KHz. Attach your
results with this manual and answer the following questions.
1. Designed value of C
2. Designed value of L
3. Peak to peak ripple voltage for your design
4. Peak to peak current ripple for your design
5. THD of Input current
6. THD of output voltage

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
1. In this experiment our objective is to design the buck converter circuit for ∆V= 50mV and ∆I=0.5A.
Required output current is 1A.
2. Consider Vin=12V, VO=5V, using 25kHz switching frequency from the function generator.
3. Calculate the values of inductor and capacitor from the relation mentioned above.
4. Take the designed component and implement the circuit on the vero board.
5. You can take power transistor (IGBT or MOSFET) to implement switching function in the circuit.
Before using transistor selected parts datasheet review is must. So that proper voltage and current can
be implemented to switch properly without achieving break down.
6. Calculated value of filter capacitor C= ______________
7. Calculated value of inductor L = _______________
8. The nearest standard value of C =______________
9. The practical value of inductor L=________________
10. Measured value of output ripple = _______________
11. Measured valus of inductor current ripple =_______________

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12. Calculate the crtical values of inductor and capacitor=__________________

Lab Task 2:
1. Simulate the designed circuit (as in task 1) of buck converter in MATLAB
2. Compare the calculate results with simulated values
3. Compare the measured values with simulated values.
4. Attach the simulated output (voltage and current) with the lab results.

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 11
To Reproduce a Boost Converter circuit by selecting appropriate values of
components using breadboard and Matlab
Objectives

• To select appropriate values of components for Boost Converter circuit using theoretical techniques
• To construct a boost converter circuit using breadboard and Matlab
• To measure the output voltages of boost converter circuit using DMM and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Boost converter theory
A boost converter (step-up converter) is a DC-to-DC power converter with an output voltage greater than its
input voltage. It is a class of switched-mode power supply (SMPS) containing at least two semiconductor
switches (a diode and a transistor) and at least one energy storage element, a capacitor, inductor, or the two in
combination. Filters made of capacitors (sometimes in combination with inductors) are normally added to the
output of the converter to reduce.
The operation of the boost converter is relatively straightforward. When the switch is in the ON position in
Figure.11.1, the inductor output is connected to ground and the voltage Vin is placed across it. The inductor
current increases at a rate equal to Vin/L. When the switch is placed in the OFF position, the voltage across the
inductor changes and is equal to Vout-Vin. Current that was flowing in the inductor decays at a rate equal to
(Vout-Vin)/L. Referring to the boost converter circuit diagram in Figure 11.1. the current waveforms for the
different areas of the circuit can be seen aside. It can be seen from the waveform diagrams that the input current
to the boost converter is higher than the output current. Assuming a perfectly efficient, i.e. lossless, boost
converter, the power out must equal the power in, i.e. (Vin . Iin) = (Vout . Iout) From this it can be seen if the
output voltage is higher than the input voltage, then the input current must be higher than the output current. In
reality no boost converter will be lossless, but efficiency levels of around 85% and more are achievable in most
supplies.
The output of the boost converter
𝑉𝑖𝑛
𝑉𝑂 =
1−𝑘
Where the k=duty cycle of the switching wave.The design equation for given ripple voltage and current are as
follow;
𝑉𝑖𝑛 𝑘
L= 𝑓∆𝐼
𝐼𝑂 𝑘
C= 𝑓∆𝑉
The critical values of inductor and capacitor can be found as
𝑘(1 − 𝑘)𝑅
𝐿𝐶 = ⁡
2𝑓
𝑘
𝐶𝐶 = ⁡
2𝑓𝑅

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Figure 11.1: Circuit diagram, and voltage and current waveforms for boost converter

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Design a Boost converter for 12V to 24V with allowable peak to peak ripple voltage of 100mV and current
ripple of 0.5A. Simulate the design in MATLAB Simulink for switching frequency of 100 KHz. Attach your
results with this manual and answer the following questions.
7. Designed value of C
8. Designed value of L
9. Peak to peak ripple voltage for your design
10. Peak to peak current ripple for your design
11. THD of Input current
12. THD of output voltage

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
1. In this experiment our objective is to design the boost converter circuit for ∆V= 60mV and ∆I=0.25A.
Required output current is 1.2A.
2. Consider Vin=9V, VO=12V, using 25kHz switching frequency from the function generator.
3. Calculate the values of inductor and capacitor from the relation mentioned above.
4. Take the designed component and implement the circuit on the vero board.
5. You can take power transistor (IGBT or MOSFET) to implement switching function in the circuit.
Before using transistor selected parts datasheet review is must. So that proper voltage and current can
be implemented to switch properly without achieving break down.
6. Calculated value of filter capacitor = ______________
7. Calculated value of inductor = _______________
8. The nearest standard value of C =______________
9. The practical value of inductor =________________
10. Measured value of output ripple = _______________
11. Measured valus of inductor current ripple =_______________
12. Calculate the critical values of inductor and capacitor=__________________
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Lab Task 2:
1. Simulate the designed circuit (as in task 1) of boost converter in MATLAB Simulink
2. Compare the calculate results with simulated values
3. Compare the measured values with simulated values.
4. Attach the simulated output (voltage and current) with the lab results.

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 12
To Display the Output of a bidirectional Single Phase AC Voltage Controller
using MCM11 module and Matlab

Objectives

• To construct a bidirectional Single Phase AC Voltage Controller (Dimmer Circuit) using MCM
11module and Matlab
• To measure the output voltages of bidirectional Single Phase AC Voltage Controller (Dimmer Circuit)
using DMM and Matlab

Pre-Lab
Single phase AC voltage controller
Introduction
AC voltage controller is the circuit that is used to convert AC power flow by varing the rms value of the input
voltage. Figure 12.1. shows the Single phase AC voltage controller with its waveforms for R Load. The delay
angles of thyristor are equal (α1=π-α2) and the rms output voltage can be calculated as;
1 sin 2𝛼
𝑉𝑂 = 𝑉𝑠 √[ (𝜋 − 𝛼 + )]
𝜋 2
By varying the α from 0 to π VO can be varied from VS to 0.

Figure 12.1

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Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Simulate the bidirectional ac voltage controller for 220V(rms) 50Hz input supply to get 180V(rms) 50Hz output
in MATLAB Simulink.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
1. Light dimmer is one of the type of bidirectional ac voltage controller.
2. Implement the circuit as shown in Figure 12.2. with suitable components values
3. Use Oscilloscope to analyse the output wave.
4. Vary the VR1 resistance and calculate the delay in firing angle of the thyristor.
5. Note the measured value Vrms=________________

Figure 12.2

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 13
To Reproduce a 3-Ф Bridge (PWM Inverter) with 1800of Conduction Cycle using
Matlab
Objectives

• To construct a 3-Ф Bridge PWM Inverter with 180o of Conduction Cycle using Matlab
• To display the phase voltages and line voltages of 3-Ф Bridge PWM Inverter circuit with 180o of
Conduction Cycle using Matlab

Pre-Lab
3 phase MOSFET Bridge inverter (PWM Inverter):
Inverter is an electronic device or circuitry that changes direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC). An
inverter can produce a square wave, modified sine wave, pulsed sine wave, or sine wave depending on circuit
design. Line voltage can be obtained as;
∞
4⁡𝑉𝑠 𝑛𝜋 𝜋
𝑉𝑎𝑏 = ∑ ⁡𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) sin 𝑛 (𝜔𝑡 + )
𝑛𝜋 3 6
𝑛=1,3,5,⋯
∞
4⁡𝑉𝑠 𝑛𝜋 𝜋
𝑉𝑏𝑐 = ∑ ⁡𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) sin 𝑛 (𝜔𝑡 − )
𝑛𝜋 3 2
𝑛=1,3,5,⋯
∞
4⁡𝑉𝑠 𝑛𝜋 7𝜋
𝑉𝑐𝑎 = ∑ ⁡𝑠𝑖𝑛 ( ) sin 𝑛 (𝜔𝑡 − )
𝑛𝜋 3 6
𝑛=1,3,5,⋯

Performance Parameters:
The performance parameters of the DC – AC inverter circuits are as follow:
• Harmonic Factor of nth order harmonic (HFn)
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
• Distortion factor (DF)
• Lowest order harmonic (LOH)

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
Implement the circuit according to circuit diagram in Figure 13.1 and design the values for the component where
required. Then simulate the circuit to view the results of your design circuit and follow the steps as below:
1. Click on File → New → Model.
2. Open the Simulink library by click on view → Library Browser

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3. Get DC Voltage Source block from Simpower Systems/Electrical source library.

4. Get Ground block from Simpower Systems/ Elements library
5. Get MOSFET and Diode from power electronics library and set parameters
6. Get Scope block from Simulink/Sinks library to display the wave
7. Get Powergui block from Simpower Systems library.Get voltage measurement and current
measurement block from Simpower Systems/ Measurements library to measure voltage
8. Get 3 phase Series RLC Branch block as a load from Simpower Systems/ Elements library and select
Branch Type R, C and L values specified or designed as calculation in practical question.
9. And set the pulse generator parameter according to 180 degree of conduction.

Figure 13.1: Circuit diagram of a three-phase bridge inverter

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Figure 13.2: Output waveforms of a three-phase bridge inverter for Y-connected load

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Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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LAB # 14
To display the output of an Inverter circuit using MCM15 module
Objectives

• To construct An Inverter circuit using MCM15/EV Module

• The display the output waveforms of inverter circuit using oscilloscope

Pre-Lab
The MCM15/EV Inverter module consists of several stages that process that signals that govern the function
of inverter. Brief descriptions of the function of each individual stage along with its internal circuit diagrams
are given below.
Power Supply:
The module must be powered with a dc voltage source with 30 Vdc amplitude that can provide a current of 2
A. This voltage performs the performs the function that is normally performed by batteries in a normal
inverter. The voltage supply of 30 V goes unattenuated into the “power stage”. Whereas, the control circuit
require requires a lower voltage of 12 V. The circuit diagram of this stage is shown in figure 14.1.

Figure 14.1
Square-wave generator:
The MCM15/EV can generate a sine output voltage with 24V of amplitude. The simplest method to generate a
sine wave of 50 Hz frequency, that acts as set point signal for the whole system, is to generate a square wave
of the same frequency and filter the higher harmonics out. This module generates square wave by using a 555
timer in the astable configuration. The circuit diagram is shown in figure 14.2.

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Figure 14.2
Band pass filter:
A band pass filter is the kind of filter that blocks all the frequencies lower and higher that its center frequency.
The band filter used in this module has its center frequency set at 50 Hz. Hence, its allow the sinusoid of 50
Hz to pass through while block the rest of harmonics, resulting in a pure sinusoid of 50 Hz. The circuit
diagram of this band pass filter is shown in figure 14.3.

Figure 14.3
Error Amplifier:
The error amplifier calculates the difference between set point and the output passed through a transducer.
This difference is usually called the “error signal.” This error signal is then passes through an amplifier for
scaling so that it can be properly used for generating the control signal. The circuit diagram of this error
amplifier is shown in figure 14.4.

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Figure 14.4
PWM Generator:
This MCM15 generatoes pulse width modulation signal in the same way as MCM11 module, i.e. by feeding
the dc reference signal and a triangular and sawtooth waveform into an op-amp comparator. This experiment
concerning this operation has been performed in one of the previous labs, and does not require detailed
analysis at this stage. What sets this module apart is that the reference signal used in the PWM generation in
here comes from the error amplifier, whose output is in turn dependent upon the output. Hence, this creates a
feedback path resulting in a closed systems and providing real-times stabilization of the output. The circuit
diagram of this stage is shown in figure 14.5.

Figure 14.5

Power Stage:
The power stage consists of two n-channel MOSFETs and two p-channel MOSFETs configure in an H-bridge
that derives and RLC load after passing the output voltage through an RLC circuit for filtering. In addition to
that it also contains several transistor configured as pairs of push-pull amplifiers as buffers for the gating
signals for the transistors. The driver circuit for an n-MOS differs from a p-MOS in that the one for p-MOS
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possesses an inverting stage in the driver circuit. The circuit diagram for the power stage is shown in figure
14.6.

Figure 14.6

Pre-Lab Task
Task 1
Read the prelab part before coming to lab.

Lab Tasks
Lab Task 1:
Once you have studied the circuit diagrams and the description given in the previous subsections, you may
proceed to the following tasks.

• Power the MCM15/EV with a voltage of 30 Vdc

• Connect a probe of the oscilloscope (channel A) to the terminal 6 in DC coupling mode

• Measure the signal frequency

• Measure the time during which the signal is in high state and the time during which the signal is in
low state

• Connect the other probe of the oscilloscope (channel B) to the terminal 5 in order to observe the
charging and discharging of the capacitor that determines the time base

• Connect one probe of the oscilloscope to terminal 7 and connect the other probe to terminal 8

• Observe the relation between phase and frequency of the two signals displayed by the oscilloscope

• Measure the amplitude of the voltages displayed on the two channels and calculate the gain of the
variable gain amplifier stage of the band pass filter

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• Now connect one probe of the oscilloscope to the terminal 8 and connect the other probe to terminal 9
(feedback).

• Observe the phase and amplitude difference between the two voltage. Also observe how the feedback
voltage (channel B) tends to follow the variations of the voltage displayed on channel A.

• Using a digital voltmeter, measure the voltage present between terminal 8 and the ground. This value
corresponds to the feedback voltage

• Now, measure the effective voltage present between therminal 8 and the ground which corresponds to
the set-point voltage.

• Determine the overall gain of the closed loop system

• Connect the 100 Ω load resistor connecting the terminals 22-24 and 23-25

• Connect channel A of the oscilloscope to the terminal 11 and the channel B to the terminal 12.
Synchronize the display for channel A and then connct it to terminal 13, and observe the displayed
waveforms

• Now connect the channel A of the oscilloscope to terminal 18 and the channel B to terminal 19

• Synchronise the display for channel B and observe the waveform of the signals displayed on the
oscilloscope.

• Now check the output wave-form between the terminals 22 and 23

• Measure the effective voltage and measure the frequency

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• Rubric for Lab Assessment

The student performance for the assigned task during the lab session was:
The student completed assigned taskswithout any help from the
Excellent 4
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student completed assigned tasks with minimal help from the
Good 3
instructor and showed the results appropriately.
The student could not complete all assigned tasks and showed
Average 2
partial results.
Worst The student did not complete assigned tasks. 1

• Instructor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________________

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