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The document outlines an experiment to create half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits using NI Multisim software. It details the required apparatus, theoretical background on rectifiers, and step-by-step procedures for constructing and simulating both types of rectifiers. Observations of the output waveforms for each rectifier type are also included, highlighting the differences in their performance.

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Document 11

The document outlines an experiment to create half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits using NI Multisim software. It details the required apparatus, theoretical background on rectifiers, and step-by-step procedures for constructing and simulating both types of rectifiers. Observations of the output waveforms for each rectifier type are also included, highlighting the differences in their performance.

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EXPRIMENT – 1

Aim: To create a half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuit using NI Multisim Software.

Apparatus Required:

• NI Multisim software (Version 14 or above)


• AC power source
• Diodes (for half-wave: 1 diode, for full-wave: 4 diodes or a center-tapped transformer with 2
diodes)
• Resistors
• Capacitor (optional for filtered rectifier)
• Oscilloscope (for waveform observation)
• Breadboard (virtual)

Theory:

Rectifiers are devices used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC). There are two
main types of rectifiers:

1. Half-Wave Rectifier: This circuit allows only one half of the AC signal to pass through while
blocking the other half, resulting in pulsating DC.
2. Full-Wave Rectifier: This circuit converts both halves of the AC signal into DC. There are two
types of full-wave rectifiers:
• Center-tap Full-Wave Rectifier: This uses a center-tapped transformer and two diodes.
• Bridge Full-Wave Rectifier: This uses four diodes to rectify both halves of the AC waveform.

The efficiency and output of the full-wave rectifier are higher compared to the half-wave rectifier.

Procedure:

For Half-Wave Rectifier:

1. Open NI Multisim: Start a new project.


2. Insert Components:
• Place an AC power source.
• Place a diode.
• Place a resistor (load).
• Optionally, you can add a capacitor for filtering purposes.
3. Connect Circuit:
• Connect the AC power source to the anode of the diode.
• Connect the cathode of the diode to one terminal of the resistor.
• Connect the other terminal of the resistor to the negative terminal of the AC source.
4. Add Oscilloscope: Attach an oscilloscope across the resistor to observe the waveform.
5. Simulate: Run the simulation and observe the output waveform, which should be a pulsating DC
signal for half of the AC cycle.

For Full-Wave Rectifier (Bridge Configuration):

1. Insert Components:
• Place an AC power source.
• Place four diodes in a bridge configuration.
• Place a resistor (load).
• Optionally, add a capacitor for filtering.
2. Connect Circuit:
• Connect the AC power source to the two input points of the bridge rectifier (two diagonally
opposite nodes of the bridge).
• Connect the output points (the other two nodes) to the resistor.
• Ensure correct polarity of the diodes in the bridge configuration.
3. Add Oscilloscope: Attach an oscilloscope across the resistor to observe the waveform.
4. Simulate: Run the simulation and observe the output waveform, which should be a full-wave
rectified signal (both halves of the AC cycle).

Observation:

• Half-Wave Rectifier: The output waveform should show pulses corresponding to the positive
half-cycles of the input AC signal, with gaps for the negative half-cycles.
• Full-Wave Rectifier: The output waveform should show continuous pulses for both the positive
and negative half-cycles, producing a smoother DC output.

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