Lab 1 Single Phase Diode Rectifiers
Lab 1 Single Phase Diode Rectifiers
: 2019ee076 Section: B
Experiment 1
January 18, 2022
Objectives
Equipment
Implement the circuit of half wave rectifier as shown in Figure 1.1 and record the observations
as described. Select an appropriate value of the resistor. Please read the data sheet of the diode
for current and voltage ratings.
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Performance Parameters
𝑽𝒂𝒄 = 𝑉 − 𝑉
Ripple Factor = 1.21
Arrange the circuit as shown in Figure 1.2. Add inductive load to the circuit by selecting
appropriate value of the inductor. Use different values of the inductor to observe the effect of
inductance on output voltage waveform.
In section 1 waveform, we get zero at output immediately when negative cycle of input
waveform occurs but in section 2 waveform due to inductive load, we get voltage at output for
some part of negative cycle of input signal. This is due to current lagging in inductor, current
can’t become zero immediately when negative cycle occur rather it take some time due to
become zero.
Arrange the circuit as shown in Figure 1.3. A free-wheeling diode Dm is added to the circuit
to provide path for the dissipation of energy stored in the inductor.
Figure 1.3: Half wave rectifier with inductive load and free wheeling diode
In section 2 waveform the magnitude of voltage at inductor is very high due to high value of
di/dt so when negative cycle of input waveform occur then high voltage appear at output which
may damage the circuit but in section 3 we are using freewheeling diode which limit the voltage
At output up to 0.7V when negative cycle occurs.
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Arrange the circuit as shown in Figure 1.4. An inductive load is added to the full bridge
rectifier circuit. Use different values of the inductor to observe the effect of inductance on
output voltage waveform.
Comments
Due to inductive load, we may have voltage at output when negative cycle of input waveform
occur this is because in inductor current lag the voltage and value of current can’t become zero
immediately when negative cycle occurs. Moreover, we have rectified waveform at output during
both cycle of input.
Using signal generator apply the voltage with high frequency (in kHz) to a half wave diode
rectifier shown in Figure 1.5. Use a general purpose diode (low frequency diode) and observe
the output voltage waveforms at different frequencies. The turn off is very important!!. The
value of the resistance should not be less than 1kΩ.
Replace the diode with high frequency diode (UF4007) and observe the output voltage
waveforms at different frequencies. Note down the turn off time in the observation table.
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In case of ordinary diode, switching time is higher because due to higher frequency diode
unable to switch quickly but in case of high frequency diode turn off time is lesser due to fast
switching capability of diode.
1.5. OPERATION OF DIODE AT HIGH FREQUENCY 15
Using signal generator apply the voltage at high frequency to a half wave diode rectifier with
low frequency diode (e.g. 1N4007) and observe the response with resistive load. Record the
response at different frequencies.
2 2 45.382
3 4 27.07
4 5 23.885
5 6 20.70
6 7 18.312
7 8 17.51
8 10 15.5
Replace the low frequency diode with high frequency (UF4007) and record the turn off time at
different frequencies.
2 2 8.758
3 4 2.07
4 5 1.43
5 6 2.38
6 7 1.15
7 8 0.95
8 10 0.24
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1. Simulate a three phase diode rectifier shown in Figure 1.6 and trace the current paths in
one complete cycle of the supply