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Experimentally Study The IV Curves of Diode

The objective of this lab is to experimentally validate the theoretical IV characteristics of diodes and different biasing conditions. Students will collect data from testing a diode and compare it to the diode's datasheet specifications. The lab covers the theoretical framework of diode operation and characteristics. It then provides the experimental setup, procedure to test a diode under forward and reverse bias, tables to record observations, and questions to analyze the results.

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Experimentally Study The IV Curves of Diode

The objective of this lab is to experimentally validate the theoretical IV characteristics of diodes and different biasing conditions. Students will collect data from testing a diode and compare it to the diode's datasheet specifications. The lab covers the theoretical framework of diode operation and characteristics. It then provides the experimental setup, procedure to test a diode under forward and reverse bias, tables to record observations, and questions to analyze the results.

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Lab – 1

Objective
To apply the theoretical concepts studied about IV characteristics and different biasing conditions of diodes and
experimentally validate the theoretical framework. Data collected during this lab experiment will be compared to the
specifications available from the datasheet of the corresponding diode to build a strong sense of correlation between
our experimental and theoretical concepts.

Theoretical Framework
A diode is a two-terminal element, usually made by using a PN junction (the operation of which is explained in
detail in FE class). In this lab, we are concerned only with the external (voltage-current) characteristics of diodes.

The symbol for a diode is shown in Fig.1(a). Diode has two terminals. Usually, the terminal indicated by a
horizontal line in Fig. 1(a), called the cathode, is marked on a real diode; see, for example, Fig. 1(b). We define the
voltage (VD) and the current (ID) of a diode as shown in the figure. These two quantities are related, as shown in
figure Fig. 1(c). When the voltage VD is positive, the diode is said to be forward-biased; a large current can then flow,
and the diode is said to conduct. When the voltage VD is negative, the diode is said to be reverse-biased; the diode
current is extremely small, and for our purposes it is assumed to be zero; the diode is then said to be turned off. Thus,
the diode effectively conducts current in only one direction (downward in Fig. 1); its “refuses” to conduct current in
the other direction.

Pre-Lab Section
Pre lab assignment for this lab is a hand out which discusses the semiconductor basics. Try to answer these questions

1- How does the doping affect the conductivity of intrinsic semi-conductor?

In-Lab Section Experimental Setup

Required Equipment/Instrumentation

1. Variable Resistor: No
2. Fixed Resistor: 1k, 10k,10 Ω
3. Semiconductor: IN4007
4. Function Generator
5. CRO
6. Power Supply: Dual variable
Experiment Procedure

Low current switching diode characteristics Procedure

1. Construct the circuit as shown in the figure 1-1. Note the low current diode is connected to the terminal A
and B with forward biased polarity
2. Adjust the power supply voltage control for zero input
3. Switch on the power supply and carefully adjust the voltage to give the current levels listed of procedure
on the table-1. At each current level record the diode forward voltage.
4. Adjust power supply to return the diode voltage to zero. Switch off and then reconstruct the circuit as
shown in fig 1-2. Using the 20µA range ammeter. Note that the diode polarity is reversed the ammeter is
connected directly is series with diode and R1 is 10K ohms resistors
5. Switch on the power supply and adjust the device (reverse) voltage to 30V. Record the diode reverse
current on the table.
6. Plot resulting diode curve on the graph page graphically determine diode’s barrier potential (Vb) and
forward resistance Rf
Fig:1-1 Fig:1-2

Observations
Table-1

For Forward Bias

Voltage across Diode Forward Diode Forward


S.no Vin (DC)
1KΩ Resistor Voltage Current
1. OV
2. 0.2V
3. 0.4V
4. 0.6V
5. 0.8V
6. 1V
7. 2V
8. 5V
9. 10V
10. 15V
For Reversed Bias

Voltage across Diode Reverse Diode Reverse


S.no Vin (DC)
1KΩ Resistor Voltage Current
1. OV
2. 0.2V
3. 0.4V
4. 0.6V
5. 0.8V
6. 1V
7. 2V
8. 5V
9. 10V
10. 15V

Table-2

Biasing Resistance

Forward

Reversed

Table-3

Parameters Actual Value Measured values

Diode barrier potential Vb

Diode forward Rf resistance

Questions
2- What happen if we increase the value of resistor in forward bias connection?

3- What is potential barrier?


GRAPH

Post-Lab Section
TASK-1:

Design a two input AND gate using diodes and resistors only, Simulate your designed circuit on MultiSim simulation
tool. Put your circuit on the bread board and prove the functionality of your design.

TASK-2:

Design a two input OR gate using diodes and resistors only, Simulate your designed circuit on Multisim simulation
tool. Put your circuit on the bread board and prove the functionality of your design.

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