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The Diode Curve: Experiment 4

This experiment measures the voltage-current characteristics of a diode in both forward and reverse bias to draw the diode curve. A silicon diode and resistors are used in the circuit configurations. Voltage and current readings are taken for the diode under different bias conditions and recorded in tables. The data is then graphed to illustrate that the diode conducts easily in the forward direction while blocking current in the reverse direction, behaving as a one-way conductor. Estimates of diode current under forward and reverse bias are also made based on this property.

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The Diode Curve: Experiment 4

This experiment measures the voltage-current characteristics of a diode in both forward and reverse bias to draw the diode curve. A silicon diode and resistors are used in the circuit configurations. Voltage and current readings are taken for the diode under different bias conditions and recorded in tables. The data is then graphed to illustrate that the diode conducts easily in the forward direction while blocking current in the reverse direction, behaving as a one-way conductor. Estimates of diode current under forward and reverse bias are also made based on this property.

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EXPERIMENT 4

THE DIODE CURVE


A resistor is -linear devi$e because its voltage and current are proportional in either
direction. A diodes on Che other hand; is a nonlinear device because its current and voltage
are not •proportional/ Furthermore, .kHiiode is a unilateral device because it conducts well
only in the forward direction. As a guides&i small-signalsilicon diode has a dc
reverse/forward resistance ratioof more than; 1000:L In: this experiment you will measüre
diode currents and voltages for both forward and reverse bias. This will allow you to draw
the diode curVe. Alsoincluded are troubleshooting;: designs and computer operations.

EQUIPMENT
1 power supply: adjustable from approximately 0 to
15 v
I diode: IN914 (or almost any small-signal silicon diode)
V:-W resistors: 220 0, 1 k0, IOO kn
I VOM (analog or digital multimeter) I
milliammeter or another VOM if available
Graph paper, rectangular coordinates
PROCEDURE
Ohmmeter Test
1. Using the VOM as an ohmmeter, measure a IN914's dc
forward resistance and reverse resistance on one of the
middle resistance ranges. If the diode is all right, you
should have a reverse/forward ratio greater than
1000:1.
Diode Data
Connect the circuit of Fig. 4-1 using a currentlimiting resistor of
I kQ. For each source voltage
listed in Table 4-1, measure and record the diode voltage
V and the diode current I.
2. Calculate and record the dc forward resistance of the
diode for each current of Table 4-1.
3. Reverse the source voltage in Fig. 4-1. For each source
voltage' of Table 4-2, measure and record the diode
voltage V and the diode current I.
4. Calculate and record the dc reverse resistance of the
diode for each source voltage of Table 4-2.
5. Graph the data of Tables 4-1 and 4-2 to get a diode curve
(I versus V).
6. The foregoing steps prove that the diode conducts easily
in the forward direction and poorly in the reverse
direction. It's like a one-way conductor. With this in
mind, estimate the diode current in Fig. 4-2a and b.
Record your ballpark estimates in Table 4-3.
7. Connect the circuit of Fig. 4-2a (fOrward bias). Measure
and record the diode current in Table 4-3.
8. Connect the circuit of Fig. 4-2b (reverse bias). Measure
and record the diode current.

9.
10. Figure 4-1
11. 10 v 220 Q

10 v 220 Q
12. Figure 4-2

13. 15 v
14. Figure 4-3
15. Name Date

16. DATA FOR EXPERIMENT 4


17. Table 4-1. Forward Bias

18.

19. 0.5 v
20.

21. 10 v

22.
23. 15 v

24.
25. Table 4-2. Reverse Bias

26.

27. -15 v

28.
29. Table 4-3. Diode Conduction

Estimated I Measured I
Fig. 4-2a
Fig. 4-2b

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