LAB MANUAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES & CIRCUITS LAB

LAB MANUAL
ON
ELECTRONIC DEVICES & CIRCUITS LAB
II B.TECH I SEMESTER ECE
(JNTUA-R15)
Verified and Compiled by:

Dr. V. THRIMURTHULU, M.E., Ph.D., MISTE, MIETE

Professor, Dept. of ECE

Mr. S. ALI ASGAR, M.Tech Mr.K.KISHORE, M.Tech

Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE Assistant Professor, Dept. of ECE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION

ENGINEERING

CHADALAWADA RAMANAMMA ENGINEERING COLLEGE

CHADALAWADA NAGAR, RENIGUNTA ROAD, TIRUPATI (A.P) – 517506

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LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. P-N Junction Diode Characteristics

Part A: Germanium Diode (Forward bias & Reverse bias)
Part B: Silicon Diode (Forward bias only)
2. Zener Diode Characteristics
Part A: V-I Characteristics
Part B: Zener Diode act as a Voltage Regulator
3. Rectifiers (without and with c-filter)
Part A: Half-wave Rectifier
Part B: Full-wave Rectifier
4. BJT Characteristics (CE Configuration)
Part A: Input Characteristics
Part B: Output Characteristics
5. FET Characteristics (CS Configuration)
Part A: Drain (Output) Characteristics
Part B: Transfer Characteristics
6. SCR Characteristics
7. UJT Characteristics
8. CRO Operation and its Measurements
9. BJT-CE Amplifier
10. Emitter Follower-CC Amplifier
11. FET-CS Amplifier

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1. P-N JUNCTION DIODE CHARACTERISTICS

AIM: 1. To plot Volt-Ampere Characteristics of Germanium and Silicon P-N Junction
Diode.
2. To find cut-in Voltage for Germanium and Silicon P-N Junction diode.
3. To find static and dynamic resistances in both forward and reverse biased conditions of
Germanium and Silicon (only forward bias) P-N Junction diode.
APPARATUS:
S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity
1 Diodes IN 4007 (Ge and Si) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 100Ω 1
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeter (0-200)μA/(0-200)mA 1
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V DC 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:-
A p-n junction diode conducts only in one direction. The V-I characteristics of the diode
are curve between voltage across the diode and current through the diode. When external voltage
is zero, circuit is open and the potential barrier does not allow the current to flow. Therefore, the
circuit current is zero. When P-type (Anode is connected to +ve terminal and n- type (cathode) is
connected to –ve terminal of the supply voltage, is known as forward bias. The potential barrier
is reduced when diode is in the forward biased condition. At some forward voltage, the potential
barrier altogether eliminated and current starts flowing through the diode and also in the circuit.
The diode is said to be in ON state. The current increases with increasing forward voltage.
When N-type (cathode) is connected to +ve terminal and P-type (Anode) is
connected to –ve terminal of the supply voltage is known as reverse bias and the potential barrier
across the junction increases. Therefore, the junction resistance becomes very high and a very
small current (reverse saturation current) flows in the circuit. The diode is said to be in OFF
state. The reverse bias current due to minority charge carriers.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

(i) FORWARD BIAS:

(ii) REVERSE BIAS:

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V-I CHARACTERISTICS:

PROCEDURE:

(i) FORWARD BIAS (For ‘Ge’ and ‘Si’ Diode):

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. For forward bias, the RPS +ve is connected to the anode of the diode and RPS –ve is
connected to the cathode of the diode,
3. Switch ON the power supply and increases the input voltage (supply voltage) in Steps.
4. Note down the corresponding current flowing through the diode and voltage across the diode
for each and every step of the input voltage.
5. The readings of voltage and current are tabulated.
6. Graph is plotted between voltage on x-axis and current on y-axis.

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OBSERVATIONS:
(a) For ‘Ge’:
S.No. Applied voltage Voltage across Current through Diode (mA)
(volts) Diode (volts)

(b) For ‘Si’:

S.No. Applied voltage Voltage across Current through Diode (mA)
(volts) Diode (volts)

PROCEDURE:
(ii) REVERSE BIAS (For ‘Ge’ Diode):
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. For reverse bias, the RPS +ve is connected to the cathode of the diode and RPS –ve is
connected to the anode of the diode.
3. Switch ON the power supply and increase the input voltage (supply voltage) in Steps.
4. Note down the corresponding current flowing through the diode and voltage across the diode
for each and every step of the input voltage.
5. The readings of voltage and current are tabulated.
6. The Graph is plotted between voltage on x-axis and current on y-axis.

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OBSERVATIONS:
(a) For ‘Ge’:

S.No. Applied voltage Voltage across Current through Diode (µA)

(volts) Diode (volts)

PRECAUTIONS:

1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the diode. This may lead to
damage the diode.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections as per
the circuit diagram.
CALCULATIONS:
1. Cut-in Voltage of ‘Ge’ diode is ___________________________
2. Cut-in Voltage of ‘Si’ diode is ___________________________
3. Forward Bias:
(a) For ‘Ge’:
𝑽𝒇
(𝒊) 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑹𝒅𝒄 ) =
𝑰𝒇
𝜟𝑽𝒇
(𝒊𝒊)𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝒓𝒂𝒄 ) =
𝜟𝑰𝒇

(b) For ‘Si’:

𝑽𝒇
(𝒊) 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑹𝒅𝒄 ) =
𝑰𝒇
𝜟𝑽𝒇
(𝒊𝒊)𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝒓𝒂𝒄 ) =
𝜟𝑰𝒇

4. Reverse Bias:
(a) For ‘Ge’:
𝑽𝒓
(𝒊)𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑹𝒅𝒄 ) =
𝑰𝒓
𝜟𝑽𝒓
(𝒊𝒊) 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝒓𝒂𝒄 ) =
𝜟𝑰𝒓

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RESULT: The Forward and Reverse Bias characteristics for a p-n diode are observed. The cut-
in voltage, static and dynamic resistances in both forward and reverse biased conditions for
Germanium and Silicon P-N Junction diode are found.
i) The Cut-in voltage of ‘Ge’ Diode is____________________
ii) The Cut-in voltage of ‘Si’ Diode is____________________
iii) The Static forward resistance of ‘Ge’ Diode is___________________
iv) The Dynamic forward resistance of ‘Ge’ Diode is_________________
v) The Static reverse resistance of ‘Ge’ Diode is___________________
vi) The Dynamic reverse resistance of ‘Ge’ Diode is_________________
vii) The Static forward resistance of ‘Si’ Diode is____________________
viii) The Dynamic forward resistance of ‘Si’ Diode is_________________

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. Define depletion region of a diode?
2. What is meant by transition & space charge capacitance of a diode?
3. Is the V-I relationship of a diode Linear or Exponential?
4. Define cut-in voltage of a diode and specify the values for Si and Ge diodes?
5. What are the applications of a p-n diode?
6. Draw the ideal characteristics of P-N junction diode?
7. What is the diode equation?
8. What is PIV?
9. What is the break down voltage?
10. What is the effect of temperature on PN junction diodes?

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2. ZENER DIODE CHARACTERISTICS

AIM: 1. To observe and draw the V-I characteristics and Regulation characteristics of a
Zener diode.
2. To find the Zener Break down voltage in reverse biased condition.
3. To find the Static and Dynamic resistances of Zener diode in both forward
and reverse biased conditions.

APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Zener Diode (IN 4735A) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 10KΩ 1
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeter (0-200)mA 1
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V DC 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

(i) V-I CHARACTERISTICS:

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(ii) REGULATION CHARACTERISTICS:

THEORY:
A zener diode is heavily doped p-n junction diode, specially made to operate in
the break down region. A p-n junction diode normally does not conduct when reverse biased.
But if the reverse bias is increased, at a particular voltage it starts conducting heavily. This
voltage is called Break down Voltage. High current through the diode can permanently damage
the device
To avoid high current, we connect a resistor in series with zener diode. Once the
diode starts conducting it maintains almost constant voltage across the terminals what ever may
be the current through it, i.e., it has very low dynamic resistance. It is used in voltage
regulators.

PROCEDURE:

(i) V-I CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The Regulated power supply voltage is increased in steps.
3. The zener current (lz), and the zener voltage (Vz.) are observed and then noted in the
tabular form.
4. A graph is plotted between zener current (Iz) on y-axis and zener voltage (Vz) on x-axis.

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(ii) REGULATION CHARACTERISTICS:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The Regulated power supply voltage is increased in steps.
3. The voltage across the diode (Vz.) remains almost constant although the current through
the diode increases. This voltage serves as reference voltage.
4. The zener current (lz), and the zener voltage (Vz.) are observed and then noted in the
tabular form.
4. A graph is plotted between zener current (Iz) on y-axis and zener voltage (Vz) on x-axis.

OBSERVATIONS:

(i) V-I CHARACTERISTICS:

S.No Zener Voltage (VZ) Zener Current (IZ) (mA)

(volts)

(ii) REGULATION CHARACTERISTICS:

S.No Zener Voltage (VZ) Zener Current (IZ) (mA)

(volts)

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V-I & REGULATION CHARACTERISTICS:

PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the zener diode. This may lead to
damage the diode.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections as per
the circuit diagram.
CALCULATIONS:
1. Zener Break down Voltage is ___________________________
2. Forward Bias:
𝑽𝒇
(𝒊) 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑹𝒅𝒄 ) =
𝑰𝒇
𝜟𝑽𝒇
(𝒊𝒊)𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝒓𝒂𝒄 ) =
𝜟𝑰𝒇

3. Reverse Bias:
𝑽𝒓
(𝒊)𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝑹𝒅𝒄 ) =
𝑰𝒓
𝜟𝑽𝒓
(𝒊𝒊) 𝑫𝒚𝒏𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 (𝒓𝒂𝒄 ) =
𝜟𝑰𝒓

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RESULT: The V-I characteristics and Regulation characteristics of a zener diode are observed.
The Zener Break down voltage in reverse biased condition, Static and Dynamic resistances of
Zener diode in both forward and reverse biased conditions are calculated.
i) The Zener Break down voltage is_____________________
ii) The Static foward resistance of Zener Diode is___________________
iii) The Dynamic forward resistance of Zener Diode is_________________
iv) The Static reverse resistance of Zener Diode is___________________
v) The Dynamic reverse resistance of Zener Diode is_________________

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What type of temperature Coefficient does the zener diode have?
2. If the impurity concentration is increased, how the depletion width effected?
3. Does the dynamic impendence of a zener diode vary?
4. Explain briefly about avalanche and zener breakdowns?
5. Draw the zener equivalent circuit?
6. Differentiate between line regulation & load regulation?
7. In which region zener diode can be used as a regulator?
8. How the breakdown voltage of a particular diode can be controlled?
9. What type of temperature coefficient does the Avalanche breakdown has?
10. By what type of charge carriers the current flows in zener and avalanche breakdown
diodes?

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3. RECTIFIERS (WITHOUT AND WITH C-FILTER)

(A) HALF WAVE RECTIFIER

AIM: 1.To obtain the load regulation and ripple factor of a half-wave rectifier by using
(a). without Filter
(b). with Filter
2. To observe the input and output waveforms of a half-wave rectifier.
APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Diodes IN 4007 (Si) 1
2 Decade Resistance Box (1KΩ -10 KΩ) 1
3 Transformer 230 V AC 1
4 Capacitor 100µF 1
5 Bread Board
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V (AC & DC) 2
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
During positive half-cycle of the input voltage, the diode D1 is in forward bias and
conducts through the load resistor R1. Hence the current produces an output voltage across the
load resistor R1, which has the same shape as the +ve half cycle of the input voltage.
During the negative half-cycle of the input voltage, the diode is reverse biased and
there is no current through the circuit. i.e, the voltage across R1 is zero. The net result is that
only the +ve half cycle of the input voltage appears across the load. The average value of the
half wave rectified o/p voltage is the value measured on dc voltmeter.
For practical circuits, transformer coupling is usually provided for two reasons.
1. The voltage can be stepped-up or stepped-down, as needed.
2. The ac source is electrically isolated from the rectifier. Thus preventing shock
hazards in the secondary circuit.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
(a) WITHOUT FILTER:

(b) WITH FILTER:

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PROCEDURE:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Connect the primary side of the transformer to ac mains and the secondary side to the
rectifier input.
3. By using the multimeter, measure the ac input voltage of the rectifier and, ac and dc
voltage at the output of the rectifier.
4. Find the theoretical value of dc voltage by using the formula,
Vdc=Vm/П
Where, Vm=2Vrms, (Vrms=output ac voltage.)
Now, the Ripple factor is calculated by using the formula
Γ = ac output voltage (Vac)/dc output voltage (Vdc)

5. By increasing the value of the resistance from 1 KΩ to 10KΩ, the voltage across the load
(VL) and current (IL) flowing through the load are measured.
6. Draw a graph between load voltage (VL) and load current (IL) by taking VL on X-axis and
IL on y-axis.
7. From the value of no-load voltage (VNL) , the % regulation is to be calculated from the
theoretical calculations given below.

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INPUT AND OUTPUT WAVEFORMS:

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THEORETICAL CALCULATIONS FOR RIPPLE FACTOR & % REGULATION:

(a) WITH OUT FILTER:

For a Half-Wave Rectifier,

Vrms=Vm/2

Vdc=Vm/П

Therefore, Ripple factor Γ=√ (Vrms/ Vdc )2 -1 = 1.21

% regulation = [(VNL-VFL)/VFL]*100

(b) WITH FILTER:

Ripple factor for a Half-Wave Rectifier is Γ=1/ (2√3 fRC).

Where f =50Hz

C =100µF

R=(1-10)KΩ

Therefore, for 1KΩ, Ripple factor, Γ = 0.0577

% regulation = [(VNL-VFL)/VFL]*100

OBSERVATIONS:

(a) WITH OUT FILTER:

VNL =______V
Load
S.No Resistance Vac(v) Vdc(v) Γ= Vac/ Vdc % Regulation
(KΩ)

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(b) WITH FILTER:

VNL =______V

Load
S.No Resistance Vac(v) Vdc(v) Γ= Vac/ Vdc % Regulation
(KΩ)

PRECAUTIONS:

1. The primary and secondary sides of the transformer should be carefully identified.
2. The polarities of the diode should be carefully identified.
3. While determining the % regulation, first Full load should be applied and then it should be
decremented in steps.

RESULT:

The Ripple factor and the % regulation for the Half-Wave Rectifier with and without filters are
calculated.
1. The Ripple factor of Half-Wave Rectifier without filter is _____________________
2. The Ripple factor of Half-Wave Rectifier with filter is _____________________
3. The % Regulation of Half-Wave Rectifier without filter is _____________________
4. The % Regulation of Half-Wave Rectifier with filter is _____________________

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(B) FULL WAVE RECTIFIER

AIM: 1. To obtain the load regulation and ripple factor of a full-wave rectifier by using
(a). without Filter
(b). with Filter
2. To observe the input and output waveforms of a full-wave rectifier.

APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Diodes IN 4007 (Si) 2
2 Decade Resistance Box (1KΩ-10 KΩ) 1
3 Transformer 230 V AC 1
4 Capacitor 100µF 1
5 Bread Board
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V (AC & DC) 2
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
The circuit of a center-tapped full wave rectifier uses two diodes D1&D2.
During positive half cycle of secondary voltage (input voltage), the diode D1 is forward biased
and D2is reverse biased.
The diode D1 conducts and current flows through load resistor RL. During negative half
cycle, diode D2 becomes forward biased and D1 reverse biased. Now, D2 conducts and current
flows through the load resistor RL in the same direction. There is a continuous current flow
through the load resistor RL, during both the half cycles and will get unidirectional current as
show in the model graph. The difference between full wave and half wave rectification is that a
full wave rectifier allows unidirectional (one way) current to the load during the entire 360
degrees of the input signal and half-wave rectifier allows this only during one half cycle (180
degree).

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

(a) WITHOUT FILTER:

(b) WITH FILTER:

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PROCEDURE:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Connect the primary side of the transformer to ac mains and the secondary side to the
rectifier input.
3. By using the multimeter, measure the ac input voltage of the rectifier and, ac and dc
voltage at the output of the rectifier.
4. Find the theoretical value of dc voltage by using the formula,
Vdc=2Vm/П
Where, Vm= √2Vrms, (Vrms=output ac voltage.)
5. Now, the Ripple factor is calculated by using the formula
Γ = ac output voltage (Vac)/dc output voltage (Vdc)

6. By increasing the value of the resistance from 1 KΩ to 10KΩ, the voltage across the load
(VL) and current (IL) flowing through the load are measured.
7. Draw a graph between load voltage (VL) and load current (IL) by taking VL on X-axis and
IL on y-axis.
8. From the value of no-load voltage (VNL), the % regulation is to be calculated from the
theoretical calculations given below.

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INPUT AND OUTPUT WAVEFORMS:

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THEORETICAL CALCULATIONS FOR RIPPLE FACTOR & % REGULATION:

(a) WITHOUT FILTER:

For a Full-Wave Rectifier,

Vrms=Vm/√2

Vdc=2Vm/П

Therefore, Ripple factor Γ=√ (Vrms/ Vdc )2 -1 = 0.482

% regulation = [(VNL-VFL)/VFL]*100

(b) WITH FILTER:

Ripple factor for a Full-Wave Rectifier is Γ=1/ (2√3 fRC).

Where f =50Hz

C =100µF

R= (1-10) KΩ

Therefore, for 1KΩ, Ripple factor, Γ = 0.0577

% regulation = [(VNL-VFL)/VFL]*100

OBSERVATIONS:

(a) WITH OUT FILTER:

VNL =______V
Load
S.No Resistance Vac(v) Vdc(v) Γ= Vac/ Vdc % Regulation
(KΩ)

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(b) WITH FILTER: VNL =______V

PRECAUTIONS:

Load
S.No Resistance Vac(v) Vdc(v) Γ= Vac/ Vdc % Regulation
(KΩ)

1. The primary and secondary sides of the transformer should be carefully identified.
2. The polarities of the diode should be carefully identified.
3. While determining the % regulation, first Full load should be applied and then it should be
decremented in steps.

RESULT:
The Ripple factor and the % regulation for the Full-Wave Rectifier with and without filters are
calculated.
1. The Ripple factor of Full-Wave Rectifier without filter is _____________________
2. The Ripple factor of Full-Wave Rectifier with filter is _____________________
3. The % Regulation of Full-Wave Rectifier without filter is _____________________
4. The % Regulation of Full-Wave Rectifier with filter is _____________________

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What is the PIV of Half wave rectifier?
2. What is the efficiency of half wave rectifier?
3. What is a rectifier?
4. What is the difference between the half wave rectifier and full wave Rectifier?
5. What is the output frequency of Bridge Rectifier?
6. What are the ripples?
7. What is the function of a filter?
8. What is TUF?
9. What is the average value of output voltage for a HWR?
10. What is the peak factor?

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4. BJT CHARACTERISTICS (CE CONFIGURATION)

AIM: 1. To draw the input and output characteristics of transistor connected in CE
Configuration
2. To find Input Resistance (Ri), Output Resistance (Ro) and Current amplification
Factor (β) of the given transistor.
APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Transistor (BC-107) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 470Ω 1
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeters (0-200)μA/(0-200)mA 2
6 Digital Voltmeters (0-20)V DC 2
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
A transistor is a three terminal device. The terminals are emitter, base, collector. In
common emitter configuration, input voltage is applied between base and emitter terminals and
out put is taken across the collector and emitter terminals. Therefore the emitter terminal is
common to both input and output.
The input characteristics resemble that of a forward biased diode curve. This is
expected since the Base-Emitter junction of the transistor is forward biased. As compared to
CB arrangement IB increases less rapidly with VBE. Therefore input resistance of CE circuit is
higher than that of CB circuit.
The output characteristics are drawn between Ic and VCE at constant IB. the collector
current varies with VCE unto few volts only. After this the collector current becomes almost
constant, and independent of VCE. The value of VCE up to which the collector current changes
with V CE is known as Knee voltage. The transistor always operated in the region above Knee
voltage, IC is always constant and is approximately equal to IB. The current amplification factor
of CE configuration is given by β = ΔIC/ΔIB

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:

(i) INPUT CHARACTERSTICS:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.
2. For plotting the input characteristics the output voltage VCE is kept constant at 1V and
for different values of VBE, note down the values of IB.
3. Repeat the above step by keeping VCE at 2V and 3V.
4. Tabulate all the readings.
5. Plot the graph between VBE on x-axis and IB on y-axis for constant VCE.

(ii) OUTPUT CHARACTERSTICS:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.
2. For plotting the output characteristics the input current IB is kept constant at 50μA and for
different values of VCE, note down the values of IC.
3. Repeat the above step by keeping IB at 75μA and 100μA.
4. Tabulate the all the readings.
5. Plot the graph between VCE on x-axis and IC on y-axis for constant IB.

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OBSERVATIONS:

(i) INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:

VCE = 1V VCE = 2V VCE = 3V

S.No
VBE (V) IB (μA) VBE (V) IB (μA) VBE (V) IB (μA)

(ii) OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:

IB = 50 μA IB = 75 μA IB = 100 μA
S.No
VCE (V) IC (mA) VCE (V) IC( mA) VCE(V) IC (mA)

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MODEL GRAPH:
(i) INPUT CHARACTERISTICS:

(ii) OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS:

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the transistor. This may lead
to damage the transistor.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections
as per the circuit diagram.
4. Make sure while selecting the emitter, base and collector terminals of the transistor.

CALCULATIONS:
1. Input resistance: To obtain input resistance find ΔVBE and ΔIB at constant VCE on one
of the input characteristics. Then
Ri = ΔVBE / ΔIB (VCE constant)
2. Output resistance: To obtain output resistance, find ΔIC and ΔVCE at constant IB.
Ro = ΔVCE / ΔIC (IB constant)
3. The current amplification factor of CE configuration is given by
β = ΔIC/ΔIB

RESULT: The input and output characteristics of a transistor in CE configuration are drawn.
The Input (Ri) and Output resistances (Ro) and  of a given transistor are calculated.
1. The Input resistance (Ri) of a given Transistor is______________
2. The Output resistance (Ro) of a given Transistor is____________
3. The Current amplification factor is_________________________

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What is the range of  for the transistor?
2. What are the input and output impedances of CE configuration?
3. Identify various regions in the output characteristics?
4. What is the relation between  and  ?
5. Define current gain in CE configuration?
6. What is the phase relation between input and output?
7. Draw diagram of CE configuration for PNP transistor?
8. What is the power gain of CE configuration?
9. What are the applications of CE configuration?

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5. FET CHARACTERISTICS (CS CONFIGURATION)

AIM: 1. To draw the Drain and Transfer characteristics of a given FET in CS
Configuration.
2. To find the drain resistance (rd), amplification factor (μ) and Trans-Conductance
(gm) of the given FET.
APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 JFET (BFW-10) 1
2 Resistors 100KΩ, 100Ω 1
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeter (0-200)mA 1
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V DC 2
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
A FET is a three terminal device, having the characteristics of high input impedance and
less noise, the Gate to Source junction of the FET s always reverse biased. In response to small
applied voltage from drain to source, the n-type bar acts as sample resistor, and the drain
current increases linearly with VDS. With increase in ID the ohmic voltage drop between the
source and the channel region reverse biases the junction and the conducting position of the
channel begins to remain constant. The VDS at this instant is called “pinch of voltage”.
If the gate to source voltage (VGS) is applied in the direction to provide additional
reverse bias, the pinch off voltage ill is decreased. In amplifier application, the FET is always
used in the region beyond the pinch-off.
IDS=IDSS (1-VGS/VP)2

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:
1. All the connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. To plot the drain characteristics, keep VGS constant at 0V.
3. Vary the VDD and observe the values of VDS and ID.
4. Repeat the above steps 2, 3 for different values of VGS at -1V and -2V.
5. All the readings are tabulated.
6. To plot the transfer characteristics, keep VDS constant at 0.5V.
7. Vary VGG and observe the values of VGS and ID.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for different values of VDS at 1V and 1.5V.
9. The readings are tabulated.
10. From drain characteristics, calculate the values of drain resistance (rd) by using the formula
rd = ∆VDS/∆ID
11. From transfer characteristics, calculate the value of trans-conductance (gm) by using the
formula
gm = ∆ID/∆VGS
12. Amplification factor (μ) = drain resistance (rd) x Trans-conductance (gm)
μ = ∆VDS/∆VGS

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OBSERVATIONS:

(i) DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:

S.No VGS = 0V VGS = -1V VGS = -2V

VDS (V) ID (mA) VDS (V) ID (mA) VDS (V) ID (mA)

(ii) TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:

S.No VDS =0.5V VDS=1V VDS =1.5V

VGS (V) ID (mA) VGS (V) ID (mA) VGS (V) ID (mA)

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MODEL GRAPH:

(i) DRAIN CHARACTERISTICS:

(ii) TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS:

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PRECAUTIONS:

1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the FET. This may lead to
damage the FET.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections as
per the circuit diagram.
4. Make sure while selecting the Source, Drain and Gate terminals of the FET.

RESULT:
1. The drain and transfer characteristics of a given FET are drawn.
2. The drain resistance (rd), amplification factor (μ) and Trans-conductance (gm) of the
given FET are calculated.
(i) The drain resistance (rd) of FET is _____________
(ii) Trans-conductance (gm) of FET is______________
(iii) Amplification factor (μ) of FET is_______________

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What are the advantages of FET?
2. Different between FET and BJT?
3. Explain different regions of V-I characteristics of FET?
4. What are the applications of FET?
5. What are the types of FET?
6. Draw the symbol of FET.
7. What are the disadvantages of FET?
8. What are the parameters of FET?

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6. SCR CHARACTERISTICS
AIM: 1. To draw the V-I characteristics of SCR.
2. To find the Break-over voltage (VBO) and Holding current (IH) of SCR.

APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 SCR (TYN616) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 10KΩ 1
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeter (0-200)mA,(0-200)µA 2
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V DC 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
It is a four layer semiconductor device being alternate of P-type and N-type silicon. It
consists of 3 junctions J1, J2, J3 the J1 and J3 operate in forward direction and J2 operates in
reverse direction and three terminals called anode A, cathode K, and a gate G. The operation of
SCR can be studied when the gate is open and when the gate is positive with respect to cathode.
When gate is open, no voltage is applied at the gate due to reverse bias of the junction J 2 no
current flows through R2 and hence SCR is at cut off. When anode voltage is increased J2 tends
to breakdown.

Fig.: Symbol of SCR

When the gate positive, with respect to cathode J3 junction is forward biased and J2 is
reverse biased .Electrons from N-type material move across junction J3 towards gate while
holes from P-type material moves across junction J3 towards cathode. So gate current starts
flowing, anode current increase is in extremely small current junction J2 break down and SCR
conducts heavily. When gate is open the break over voltage is determined on the minimum
forward voltage at which SCR conducts heavily. Now most of the supply voltage appears
across the load resistance. The holding current is the maximum anode current gate being open,
when break over occurs.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:
1. All the connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Keep the gate current (IG) open i.e. IG = 0 mA.
3. Vary the anode to cathode supply voltage and note down the readings of Voltage V AK (V),
and Current IAK (µA).
4. Now Keep the gate current (IG) at a standard value of 10 mA i.e. IG = 10 mA.
5. Again vary the anode to cathode supply voltage and note down the corresponding readings
of Voltage VAK (V), and Current IAK (mA).
6. Plot the graph by taking VAK (V) on x-axis and Current IAK (mA) on y-axis.
7. Measure the Break-over voltage (VBO) and Holding current (IH) of SCR from the graph.
OBSERVATIONS:

IG = 0 mA IG = 10 mA
S.No VAK (V) IAK (µA) VAK (V) IAK (mA)

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MODEL GRAPH:

PRECAUTIONS:

1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the SCR. This may lead to
damage the SCR.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections as
per the circuit diagram.
4. Make sure while selecting the Anode, Cathode and Gate terminals of the SCR.

RESULT: The V-I characteristics of SCR are drawn and the Break-over voltage (VBO),
Holding current (IH) of SCR are found.
1. The Break-over voltage (VBO) of SCR is _____________.
2. The Holding current (IH) of SCR is _________________.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What the symbol of SCR?
2. In which state SCR turns of conducting state to blocking state?
3. What are the applications of SCR?
4. What is holding current?
5. What are the important type’s thyristors?
6. How many numbers of junctions are involved in SCR?
7. What is the function of gate in SCR?
8. When gate is open, what happens when anode voltage is increased?
9. What is the value of forward resistance offered by SCR?
10. What is the condition for making from conducting state to non conducting state?

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7. UJT CHARACTERISTICS
AIM: 1. To Study and plot the Emitter characteristics of a UJT.
2. To find the peak voltage (Vp) and valley voltage (Vv) for a given UJT.

APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 UJT (2N2646) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ 2
3 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Digital Ammeter (0-200)mA 1
6 Digital Voltmeter (0-20)V DC 2
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
A Unijunction Transistor (UJT) is an electronic semiconductor device that has only one
junction. The UJT Unijunction Transistor (UJT) has three terminals an emitter (E) and two
bases (B1 and B2). The base is formed by lightly doped n-type bar of silicon. Two ohmic
contacts B1 and B2 are attached at its ends. The emitter is of p-type and it is heavily doped.
The resistance between B1 and B2, when the emitter is open-circuit is called interbase
resistance. The original unijunction transistor, or UJT, is a simple device that is essentially a
bar of N type semiconductor material into which P type material has been diffused somewhere
along its length. The 2N2646 is the most commonly used version of the UJT.

Fig: Circuit symbol of UJT

The UJT is biased with a positive voltage between the two bases. This causes a potential drop
along the length of the device. When the emitter voltage is driven approximately one diode
voltage above the voltage at the point where the P diffusion (emitter) is, current will begin to

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flow from the emitter into the base region. Because the base region is very lightly doped, the
additional current (actually charges in the base region) causes (conductivity modulation) which
reduces the resistance of the portion of the base between the emitter junction and the B2
terminal. This reduction in resistance means that the emitter junction is more forward biased,
and so even more current is injected. Overall, the effect is a negative resistance at the emitter
terminal. This is what makes the UJT useful, especially in simple oscillator circuits. When the
emitter voltage reaches VP, the current starts to increase and the emitter voltage starts to
decrease. This is represented by negative slope of the characteristics which is referred to as the
negative resistance region, beyond the valley point, RB1 reaches minimum value and this
region, VEB proportional to IE.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:
1. All the connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. The output Base voltage (VBB) is fixed at 5V by varying VBBI.
3. Varying VEE gradually, note down both the Emitter current (IE) and Emitter voltage (VE).
4. Repeat Step 3 for VBB = 10V.
5. Plot the graph by taking IE (mA) on x-axis and VE (v) on y-axis.

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OBSERVATIONS:

VBB = 5V VBB = 10V

S.No VE (V) IE (mA) VE (V) IE (mA)

MODEL GRAPH:

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PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the UJT. This may lead to
damage the UJT.
2. Connect voltmeter and Ammeter in correct polarities as shown in the circuit
diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit
connections as per the circuit diagram.
4. Make sure while selecting the emitter, base-1 and base-2 terminals of the UJT.

RESULT: The Emitter characteristics of a UJT are studied and plotted. The peak voltage
(Vp) and valley voltage (Vv) for a given UJT are found.
1. The peak voltage (VP) of a UJT is ___________________.
2. The valley voltage (Vv) of a UJT is _________________.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. Draw the equivalent circuit of UJT?
2. What are the applications of UJT?
3. Write the formula for the intrinsic stand off ratio?
4. What does it indicates the direction of arrow in the UJT?
5. What is the difference between FET and UJT?
6. Is UJT is used an oscillator? Why?
7. What is the Resistance between B1 and B2 is called as?
8. What is its value of resistance between B1 and B2?
9. Draw the characteristics of UJT?

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8. CRO OPERATION AND ITS MEASUREMENTS

AIM: To study the operation and applications of Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.

APPARATUS:
S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity
1 Resistor 1KΩ 1
2 Capacitor 0.1µF 1
3 CRO (100-20M)Hz 1
4 Function generator (100-1M)Hz 1
5 Digital Voltmeters (0-20)V DC 1
6 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:

An oscilloscope is a measuring device used commonly for measurement of voltage,

current, frequency, phase difference and time intervals. The heart of the oscilloscope is the
cathode ray tube, which generates the electron beam, accelerates the beam to high velocity,
deflects the beam to create the image, and contains the phosphor screen where the electron beam
eventually becomes visible. To accomplish these tasks, various electrical signals and voltages are
required. The power supply block provides the voltages required by the cathode ray tube to
generate and accelerate the electron beam, as well as to supply the required operating voltages
for the other circuits of the oscilloscope. Relatively high voltages are required by the cathode
tubes, on the order of a few thousand volts, for acceleration, as well as a low voltage for the
heater of the electron gun, which emits the electrons. Supply voltages for the other circuits are
various values usually not more than few hundred volts.

The oscilloscope has a time base, which generates the correct voltage to supply the
cathode ray tube to deflect this part at a constant time dependent rate. The signal to be view is
fed to you vertical amplifier, which increases the potential of the input signal to a level that will

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provide a usable deflection of the electron beam. To synchronize the horizontal deflection the
vertical input, such that the horizontal deflection starts at the same point of the input vertical
signal each time it sweeps, a synchronizing or triggering circuit is used. This circuit is the link
between the vertical input and the horizontal time base.

PROCEDURE:

VOLTAGE AND TIME PERIOD MEASUREMENT:

1. Select the sine output of the signal generator, set at 1 KHz

2. Feed the signal to the vertical input of CRO.
3. Adjust level and time base to get one or two cycles of the sine signal on the oscilloscope, and
Calculate the vertical scale.
4. Count the number of vertical divisions NV on the scope and find peak-peak level.
Vpp = NV X (Volts/Division)
Calculate Vrms as Vpp / 2√2
5. Measure the signal with an AC milli voltmeter as well. It gives the rms value of the signal.
6. Measure the Time period ‘T’ of the signal by counting the number of horizontal divisions
NH covering the span of one cycle.
T = NH X (Time/Division)
7. Calculate the frequency as f = 1/T.
8. Apply DC voltage from the regulated power supply and measure the DC level on the scope.

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CURRENT MEASUREMENT BY A TEST RESISTOR:

1. Connect a 1KΩ Resistor of enough wattage.

2. Measure the voltage across this resistor on the scope.
3. Calculate current as I = V/R.

PHASE MEASUREMENT USING LISSAJOUS PATTERNS (X-Y MODE):

To Measure the phase difference of two sine waves their frequencies must be equal.
1. Connect a 1Volt peak-peak, 1 KHz sine wave signal from the function generator to the
horizontal input of the CRO.
2. Connect the output of phase shift network to the vertical input as shown in figure.

3. Adjust the vertical and horizontal gains properly for good display.

4. Observe Lissajous Patterns for different combinations of R and C values.

5. Calculate the phase angle as Sine Φ = A/B
A: Distance between the points where the ellipse crosses the y-axis and the origin.

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B: Distance between the origin and the y – co-ordinate of the maxima of the ellipse.
6. Calculate theoretical phase difference as θ = tan-1 (f1/f2)
Where f2 = 1/ (2ΠRC)
f1 = input signal frequency.

OBSERVATIONS:

1. AC VOLTAGE & FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT:

CRO Reading Vrms =

S.No Input Signal Peak-to-Peak Time period VPP/2√2 Frequency

Frequency (Hz) amplitude (Vpp) T (ms) f=1/T (Hz)

2. DC VOLTAGE & DC CURRENT MEASUREMENT:

S.No DC Input CRO Reading DC Current

Voltage
DC Voltage (Vdc) (V) Idc=Vdc/R (A)
(V)

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3. PHASE MEASUREMENT USING LISSAJOUS PATTERN:

S.No Lissajous Pattern Practical Phase Theoretical Phase

Difference (Φ) Difference (θ)

RESULT: The operation and applications of Cathode ray oscilloscope have been studied.

VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. How can DC current be measured?
2. Compare the triggering mode method and XY–mode method of frequency measurement?
3. Calculate the frequency for a time period of 50ms, 500ms?
4. Calculate the time period for the frequency of 500 KHz, 200 KHz?

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9. BJT - CE AMPLIFIER
AIM: 1. To obtain the frequency response of the Common Emitter BJT Amplifier.
2. To Measure the Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CE amplifier.
APPARATUS:
S

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Transistor (BC-107) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 4.7KΩ, 10KΩ, 1
15 KΩ , 68 KΩ
3 Capacitors 10µF 2
47 µF 1
4 Bread Board 1
5 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
6 Function Generator (100-1M)Hz 1
7 CRO (100-20M)Hz 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:

The CE amplifier provides high gain &wide frequency response. The emitter lead is
common to both input & output circuits and is grounded. The emitter-base circuit is forward
biased. The collector current is controlled by the base current rather than emitter current. The
input signal is applied to base terminal of the transistor and amplifier output is taken across
collector terminal. A very small change in base current produces a much larger change in
collector current. When +ve half-cycle is fed to the input circuit, it opposes the forward bias of
the circuit which causes the collector current to decrease, it decreases the voltage more –ve.
Thus when input cycle varies through a -ve half-cycle, increases the forward bias of the circuit,
which causes the collector current to increases thus the output signal is common emitter
amplifier is in out of phase with the input signal.

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.

2. Set Source Voltage Vs = 50mV (say) at 1 KHz frequency, using function generator.
3. Keeping the input voltage constant, vary the frequency from 50Hz to 1MHz in regular
steps and note down the corresponding output voltage.
4. Calculate the Voltage Gain by using the formula
Av = Output voltage (V0) / Input voltage (Vs)
5. Calculate the Voltage Gain in dB by using Voltage Gain Av (dB) = 20 log10 (Vo/Vs).
6. Plot the Graph by taking Voltage gain (dB) on x-axis and frequency (Hz) on y-axis.
7. The Bandwidth of the amplifier is calculated from the graph using the expression,
Bandwidth, BW=f2-f1
Where f1 is lower 3-dB frequency
f2 is upper 3-dB frequency

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OBSERVATIONS:
Vs = ______ V
Input Output
Voltage Voltage Gain (dB)
S.No Frequency Voltage (Vo)
Gain=Vo/Vs =20 log10 (Vo/Vs)
(Hz) (volts)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the transistor. This may lead
to damage the transistor.
2. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections
as per the circuit diagram.
3. Make sure while selecting the emitter, base and collector terminals of the transistor.

RESULT: The Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CE amplifier is measured and the
frequency response of the CE Amplifier is obtained.
1. The Voltage gain of CE Amplifier is ____________________.
2. The Bandwidth of CE Amplifier is ______________________.

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VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What is phase difference between input and output waveforms of CE amplifier?
2. What type of biasing is used in the given circuit?
3. If the given transistor is replaced by a p-n-p, can we get output or not?
4. What is effect of emitter-bypass capacitor on frequency response?
5. What is the effect of coupling capacitor?
6. What is region of the transistor so that it is operated as an amplifier?
7. How does transistor acts as an amplifier?
8. Draw the h-parameter model of CE amplifier?
9. What type of transistor configuration is used in intermediate stages of a multistage
amplifier?

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10. EMITTER FOLLOWER (CC AMPLIFIER)

AIM: 1. To obtain the frequency response of the Common Collector BJT Amplifier.
2. To Measure the Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CC amplifier.
APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 Transistor (BC-107) 1
2 Resistors 2.2KΩ, 10KΩ, 33KΩ 1
3 Capacitors 10µF 2
4 Bread Board 1
5 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
6 Function Generator (100-1M)Hz 1
7 CRO (100-20M)Hz 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
In common collector amplifier as the collector resistance is made to zero, the collector
is at ac ground that is why the circuit is also called as grounded - collector amplifier or this
configuration is having voltage gain close to unity and hence a change in base voltage appears as
an equal change across the load at the emitter, hence the name emitter follower. In other words
the emitter follows the input signal. This circuit performs the function of impedance
transformation over a wide range of frequencies with voltage gain close to unity. In addition to
that, the emitter follower increases the output level of the signal. Since the output voltage across
the emitter load can never exceed the input voltage to base, as the emitter-base junction would
become back biased. Common collector state has a low output resistance, the circuit suitable to
serve as buffer or isolating amplifier or couple to a load with large current demands.
Characteristics of CC amplifier:
1. Higher current gain
2. Voltage gain is approximately unity
3. Power gain approximately equal to current gain
4. No current or voltage phase shift
5. Large input resistance
6. Small output resistance

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.

2. Set Source Voltage Vs = 50mV (say) at 1 KHz frequency, using function generator.
3. Keeping the input voltage constant, vary the frequency from 50Hz to 1MHz in regular
steps and note down the corresponding output voltage.
4. Calculate the Voltage Gain by using the formula
Av = Output voltage (V0) / Input voltage (Vs)
5. Calculate the Voltage Gain in dB by using Voltage Gain Av (dB) = 20 log10 (Vo/Vs).
6. Plot the Graph by taking Voltage gain (dB) on x-axis and frequency (Hz) on y-axis.
7. The Bandwidth of the amplifier is calculated from the graph using the expression,
Bandwidth, BW=f2-f1
Where f1 is lower 3-dB frequency
f2 is upper 3-dB frequency

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OBSERVATIONS:
Vs = ______ V
Input Output
Voltage Voltage Gain (dB)
S.No Frequency Voltage (Vo)
Gain=Vo/Vs =20 log10 (Vo/Vs)
(Hz) (volts)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the transistor. This may lead
to damage the transistor.
2. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections
as per the circuit diagram.
3. Make sure while selecting the emitter, base and collector terminals of the transistor.

RESULT: The Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CC amplifier is measured and the
frequency response of the CC Amplifier is obtained.
1. The Voltage gain of CC Amplifier is ____________________.
2. The Bandwidth of CC Amplifier is ______________________.

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VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. Why CC amplifier is known as emitter follower?
2. Mention the applications of CC amplifier. Justify?
3. What is the phase difference between input and output signals in the case of CC
amplifier?
4. Mention the characteristics of CC amplifier?
5. What is gain bandwidth product?

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11. FET - CS AMPLIFIER

AIM: 1. To obtain the frequency response of the Common Source FET Amplifier.
2. To Measure the Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CS Amplifier.
APPARATUS:

S.No Name of the Apparatus Range Quantity

1 JFET (BFW-10) 1
2 Resistors 1KΩ, 3.3KΩ, 100KΩ 1
3 Capacitors 10µF 3
4 Bread Board 1
5 Regulated Power Supply (0-30)V DC 1
6 Function Generator (100-1M)Hz 1
7 CRO (100-20M)Hz 1
7 Connecting Wires As Required

THEORY:
A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor commonly used for weak-signal
amplification (for example, for amplifying wireless (signals). The device can amplify analog or
digital signals. It can also switch DC or function as an oscillator. In the FET, current flows
along a semiconductor path called the channel. At one end of the channel, there is an electrode
called the source. At the other end of the channel, there is an electrode called the drain. The
physical diameter of the channel is fixed, but its effective electrical diameter can be varied by
the application of a voltage to a control electrode called the gate. Field-effect transistors exist in
two major classifications. These are known as the junction FET (JFET) and the metal-oxide-
semiconductor FET (MOSFET). The junction FET has a channel consisting of N-type
semiconductor (N-channel) or P-type semiconductor (P-channel) material; the gate is made of
the opposite semiconductor type. In P-type material, electric charges are carried mainly in the
form of electron deficiencies called holes. In N-type material, the charge carriers are primarily
electrons. In a JFET, the junction is the boundary between the channel and the gate. Normally,
this P-N junction is reverse-biased (a DC voltage is applied to it) so that no current flows
between the channel and the gate. However, under some conditions there is a small current
through the junction during part of the input signal cycle.
The FET has some advantages and some disadvantages relative to the bipolar transistor.
Field-effect transistors are preferred for weak-signal work, for example in wireless,

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communications and broadcast receivers. They are also preferred in circuits and systems
requiring high impedance. The FET is not, in general, used for high-power amplification, such
as is required in large wireless communications and broadcast transmitters.
Field-effect transistors are fabricated onto silicon integrated circuit (IC) chips. A single
IC can contain many thousands of FETs, along with other components such as resistors,
capacitors, and diodes.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PROCEDURE:

1. Connect the circuit as per the circuit diagram.

2. Set Source Voltage Vs = 50mV (say) at 1 KHz frequency, using function generator.
3. Keeping the input voltage constant, vary the frequency from 50Hz to 1MHz in regular
steps and note down the corresponding output voltage.
4. Calculate the Voltage Gain by using the formula
Av = Output voltage (V0) / Input voltage (Vs)
5. Calculate the Voltage Gain in dB by using Voltage Gain Av (dB) = 20 log10 (Vo/Vs).
6. Plot the Graph by taking Voltage gain (dB) on x-axis and frequency (Hz) on y-axis.
7. The Bandwidth of the amplifier is calculated from the graph using the expression,
Bandwidth, BW=f2-f1
Where f1 is lower 3-dB frequency
f2 is upper 3-dB frequency

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OBSERVATIONS:
Vs = ______ V
Input Output
Voltage Voltage Gain (dB)
S.No Frequency Voltage (Vo)
Gain=Vo/Vs =20 log10 (Vo/Vs)
(Hz) (volts)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:

PRECAUTIONS:
1. While doing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the FET. This may lead to
damage the FET.
2. Do not switch ON the power supply unless you have checked the circuit connections
as per the circuit diagram.
3. Make sure while selecting the source, gate and drain terminals of the FET.

RESULT: The Voltage gain and Bandwidth of CS amplifier is measured and the frequency
response curve of the CS Amplifier is obtained.
1. The Voltage gain of CS Amplifier is ____________________.
2. The Bandwidth of CS Amplifier is ______________________.

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VIVA QUESTIONS:
1. What are the advantages of FET amplifier over conventional transistor amplifiers?
2. Why the Voltage gain of a FET is less than a BJT?
3. Why FET is used as a buffer amplifier?
4. Why Input impedance of MOSFET is much higher than a FET?
5. Why A MOSFET can be operated with positive or negative gate voltage?

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