Electronic Devies and Circuits Lab Report: Experiment # 4
Electronic Devies and Circuits Lab Report: Experiment # 4
LAB REPORT
EXPERIMENT # 4
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EXPERIMENT # 2:
TO STUDY THE USE OF FOUR DIODES IN A BRIDGE AS A
FULLWAVE RECTIFIER
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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Calculate the average value of the full-wave rectified output voltage across R7.
Vav(output)=IDC x R7 =7.05v
Calculate the dc value (half-cycle average) of the input voltage from the maximum
value of Vp by Vdc = 0.318 x Vp
VDC (in)=7.05v
Vdiff=0.55V
Input Voltage wave form:
Vp=13V
Vp-p=26V
Vrms=9.19V
output Voltage wave form:
Vp=12V
Vav=7.05V
PIVD2=-13.20V PIVD3=-13.20V
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SCOPE CHARTS:
Input voltage waveform:
Scale on y-axis = 5/box
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Waveform across diode D:
Scale on y-axis = 5/box
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1 .Compare all the rectifier circuits. Discuss merits and demerits of each. Assume ideal
diodes.
half-wave rectifier:
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Peak Load Current: Vs max/ (RL + RF)where RL (Load resistance ) & RF (diode
forward resistance)
Transformer Utilization Factor: 0.692
BRIDGE RECTIFIER:
Bridge rectifier comprises of 4 diodes which are connected in the form of Wheat
stone bridge and thus provide full wave rectification.
Voltage Drop across diode High due to presence of four diode.
Transformer Utilization Factor : 0.812
Peak Load Current :Vs max/(RL + 2RF)
2. Draw the conduction and non-conduction paths during positive as well as negative
half-cycles of the input AC signals
3. Why is the value of PIV in a bridge rectifier circuit half than that of the center-
tapped full-wave circuit?
The PIV (peak inverse voltage) ratings of the diodes in bridge rectifier is half than that
of needed in a center tapped full wave rectifiers. The diode used in bridge rectifier has
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capable of bearing high peak inverse voltage. Whereas in center tapped rectifiers, the
peak inverse voltage coming across each diode is double the maximum voltage across
the half of the secondary winding.
4. Compare the values obtained in step 8, 11, 12? Explain your answer.
Step 8: Vdc =7.03V Step:11 :Vav=7.05V Step 12: Vdc(in)=7.05V
The all values are almost same there is a defference of 0.02V