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EC2155 CIRCUITS AND DEVICES LABORATORY 0 0 3

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1 1. Verification of KVL and KCL

2 2. Verification of Thevenin and Norton Theorems.
3 3. Verification of superposition Theorem.
4 4. Verification of Maximum power transfer and reciprocity theorems.
5 5. Frequency response of series and parallel resonance circuits.
6 6. Characteristics of PN and Zener diode
7 7. Characteristics of CE configuration
8 8. Characteristics of CB configuration
9 9. Characteristics of UJT and SCR
10 10. Characteristics of JFET and MOSFET
11 11. Characteristics of Diac and Triac.
12 12. Characteristics of Photodiode and Phototransistor.

VERIFICATION OF KCL & KVL (KIRCHHOFF’S LAWS)

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AIM:

To verify (i) Kirchhoff’s current law (KCL) (ii) Kirchhoff’s voltage law (KCL)

EQUIPMENTS & COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

Sl. Equipments & Range Quantity

No. Components
1 RPS (0-30) V 1
2 Ammeter (0-5) mA, (0-10) mA, (0-30) 2, 2, 1
mA respectively
3 Voltmeter (0-10) V 3
4 Resistor 1 KΩ 5
5 Bread Board 1
6 Connecting wires As required

THEORY:

KIRCHHOFF’S CURRENT LAW (KCL):

KCL states that “the algebraic sum of all the currents at any node in a circuit
equals zero”.

i.e., Sum of all currents entering a node = Sum of all currents leaving a node

KIRCHHOFF’S VOLTAGE LAW (KVL):

KVL states that “the algebraic sum of all the voltages around any closed loop
in a circuit equals zero”.

i.e., Sum of voltage drops = Sum of voltage rises

PROCERURE:

KIRCHHOFF’S CURRENT LAW (KCL):

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram.

(2) Switch on the DC power supply and note down the corresponding
ammeter readings.

(3) Repeat the step 2 for different values in the voltage source.

(4) Finally verify KCL.

KIRCHHOFF’S VOLTAGE LAW (KVL):

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram.

(2) Switch on the DC power supply and note down the corresponding
voltmeter readings.

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(3) Repeat the step 2 for different values in the voltage source.

(4) Finally verify KVL.

CALCULATION:

RESULT:

Thus (i) Kirchhoff’s Current Law & (ii) Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law are verified.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

KIRCHHOFF’S CURRENT LAW (KCL):

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TABULAR COLUMN:

VS I = I1 + I2
I (mA) I1 (mA) I2 (mA)
(volts) (mA)

TABULAR COLUMN:

VS I (mA) I1 (mA) I2 (mA) I3 (mA) I4 (mA) I = I1 + I2 I2 = I3 + I4

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(volts) (mA) (mA)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

KIRCHHOFF’S VOLTAGE LAW (KVL):

TABULAR COLUMN:

VS1 –
VS2 V1 V2 V3 V = V1 + V2 + V3
VS1 VS2
(volts) (volts) (volts) (volts) (volts)
(volts) (volts)

VERIFICATION OF SUPERPOSITION THEOREM

AIM:

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To verify Superposition theorem for (i) Symmetrical T- Network (ii)

Asymmetrical T- Network (iii) Symmetrical π Network

EQUIPMENTS & COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

Sl. Equipments & Range Quantity

No. Components
1 RPS (0-30) V 1
2 Ammeter (0-1) mA, (0-10) mA 1 each
3 Resistor 10 KΩ, 22 KΩ, 5.8 KΩ, 1 3, 1, 1, 1
Ω respectively
4 Bread Board 1
5 Connecting wires As required

THEORY:

SUPERPOSITION THEOREM:

Superposition theorem states that “in any linear network containing two or
more sources, the response in any element is equal to the algebraic sum of the
responses caused by the individual sources acting alone, while the other sources
are non-operative”.

While considering the effect of individual sources, other ideal voltage and
current sources in the network are replaced by short circuit and open circuit across
the terminal respectively.

PROCEDURE:

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram.

(2) Switch on the DC power supplies VS1 & VS2 (e.g.: to 10 V & 5 V) and note
down the corresponding ammeter reading. Let this current be I.

(3) Replace the power supply VS2 (5 V) by its internal resistance and then
switch on the supply VS1 (10 V) and note down the corresponding ammeter reading.
Let this current be I1.

(4) Now connect back the power supply VS2 (5 V) and replace the supply VS1
(10 V) by its internal resistance.

(5) Switch on the supply VS2 (5 V) and note down the corresponding ammeter
reading. Let this current be I2.

(6) Repeat the steps 2 to 5 for different values of VS1 & VS2.

(7) Verify the theorem using the relation I = I1 + I2 (for T- Network) & I = I1 ~
I2 (for Symmetrical π- Network)

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CALCULATION:

RESULT:

Thus Superposition theorem is verified for the following (i) Symmetrical T-

Network (ii) Asymmetrical T- Network (iii) Symmetrical π- Network.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

SYMMETRICAL T- NETWORK:

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(a) When both VS1 & VS2 are active

(b) When VS1 acts alone

(c) When VS2 acts alone

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TABULAR COLUMN:

VS1 VS2 I = I1 + I2
I (mA) I1 (mA) I2 (mA)
(volts) (volts) (mA)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

ASYMMETRICAL T- NETWORK:

(a) When both VS1 & VS2 are active

(b) When VS1 acts alone

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(c) When VS2 acts alone

TABULAR COLUMN:

VS1 VS2 I = I1 + I2
I (mA) I1 (mA) I2 (mA)
(volts) (volts) (mA)

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

SYMMETRICAL π- NETWORK:

(a) When both VS1 & VS2 are active

(b) When VS1 acts alone

(c) When VS2 acts alone

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TABULAR COLUMN:

VS1 VS2 I = I1 ~ I2
I (mA) I1 (mA) I2 (mA)
(volts) (volts) (mA)

VERIFICATION OF THEVENIN’S & NORTON’S THEOREM

AIM:

To verify Thevenin’s & Norton’s theorem using experimental set up.

EQUIPMENTS & COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

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Sl. Equipments & Range Quantity

No. Components
1 RPS (0-30) V 1
2 Voltmeter (0-10) V 1
3 Ammeter (0-1) mA 1
4 Resistor 1 KΩ, 560 Ω, 470 Ω, 1 Ω, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 2, 1
829.10 Ω, 10 KΩ, 5.6 KΩ, respectively
5.1 KΩ
5 Bread Board 1
6 Connecting wires As required

THEORY:

THEVENIN’S THEOREM:

Thevenin’s theorem states that “any two terminal linear network having
a number of voltage, current sources and resistances can be replaced by a simple
equivalent circuit consisting of a single voltage source in series with a resistance”,
where the value of the voltage source is equal to the open circuit voltage across the
two terminals of the network, and resistance is equal to the equivalent resistance
measured between the terminals with all the energy sources replaced by their
internal resistances.

NORTON’S THEOREM:

Norton’s theorem states that “any two terminal linear network having a
number of voltage, current sources and resistances can be replaced by an
equivalent circuit consisting of a single current source in parallel with a resistance”.
The value of the current source is the short circuit current between the two
terminals of the network, and resistance is the equivalent resistance measured
between the terminals of the network with all the energy sources replaced by their
internal resistances.

PROCEDURE:

THEVENIN’S THEOREM:

General Circuit:

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 1.

(2) Measure the voltage across the load using a voltmeter or multimeter after
switching on the power supply. Let it be VL.

To find Thevenin’s Voltage: (VTH)

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 2.

(2) Remove the load resistance and measure the open circuited voltage VTH
across the output terminal.

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To find Thevenin’s Resistance: (RTH)

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 3.

(2) Remove the voltage source and replace it with an internal resistance as
shown.

(3) Using multimeter in resistance mode, measure the resistance across the
output terminal.

Thevenin’s Circuit:

(1) Connect the power supply of VTH and resistance of RTH in series as shown
in the circuit diagram 4.

(2) Connect the load resistance RL and measure VL’ across the load resistance
using a voltmeter after switching on the power supply.

(3) Voltage measured with figure 1 should be equal to the voltage measured
with this circuit. (i.e., VL = VL’)

NORTON’S THEOREM:

General Circuit:

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 5.

(2) Measure the current through the load using an ammeter or multimeter
after switching on the power supply. Let it be IL.

To find Norton’s Current: (IN)

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 6.

(2) Remove the load resistance and short circuit the output terminal. Then
measure the current through the short circuited terminals.

To find Norton’s Resistance: (RN)

(1) Connect the components as shown in the circuit diagram 7.

(2) Remove the voltage source and replace it with an internal resistance as
shown.

(3) Using multimeter in resistance mode, measure the resistance across the
output terminal.

Norton’s Circuit:

(1) Draw the short circuit current source IN in parallel with RN as shown in the
circuit diagram 8.

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(2) Draw the equivalent circuit by replacing the current source IN in parallel
with RN by a voltage source such that Veq = IN . RN volts.

(3) Then connect the circuit as shown in figure 9 and measure the load
current IL’ through the load resistor RL. This must be equal to IL.

CALCULATION:

RESULT:

Thus Thevenin’s theorem & Norton’s theorem are verified.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

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THEVENIN’S THEOREM:

(a) FIGURE 1

(b) FIGURE 2

(c) FIGURE 3

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(d) FIGURE 4

TABULAR COLUMN:

VTH RTH VL’

VS (volts) VL (volts)
(volts) (ohms) (volts)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

NORTON’S THEOREM:

(e) FIGURE 5

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(f) FIGURE 6

(g) FIGURE 7

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(h) FIGURE 8

(i) FIGURE 9

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TABULAR COLUMN:

Veq = IN . RN
VS (volts) IL (mA) IN (mA) RN (KΩ) IL’ (mA)
(volts)

VERIFICATION OF MAXIMUM POWER TRANSFER &

RECIPROCITY THEOREM
AIM:

To verify Maximum Power Transfer & Reciprocity Theorem for the given
circuit.

EQUIPMENTS & COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

Sl. Equipments & Range Quantity

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No. Components
1 RPS (0-30) V 1
2 Voltmeter (0-10) V 1
3 Ammeter (0-10) mA 1
4 Resistor 10 KΩ, 1 KΩ 1, 3 respectively
5 Capacitor 0.1 μF 1
6 Decade Resistance Box 1
7 Decade Inductance Box 1
8 Function Generator (0-3) MHz 1
9 CRO with probes 20 MHz 1
10 Bread Board 1
11 Connecting wires As required

THEORY:

MAXIMUM POWER TRANSFER THEOREM:

Maximum Power Transfer Theorem states that “maximum power is delivered

from a source to a load when the load resistance is small compare to the source
resistance”. (ie, RL = RS)

In terms of Thevenin equivalent resistance of a network, it is stated as “a

network delivers the maximum power to a load resistance RL where RL is equal to
the Thevenin equivalent resistance of the network”.

RECIPROCITY THEOREM:

Reciprocity Theorem states that “in any passive linear bilateral network,
if the single voltage source Vx in branch x produces the current response Iy in
branch y, then the removal of the voltage source from branch x and its insertion in
branch y will produce the current Iy in branch x.”

In simple terms, “interchange of an ideal voltage source and an ideal

ammeter in any passive, linear, bilateral circuit will not change the ammeter
reading”.

PROCEDURE:

MAXIMUM POWER TRANSFER THEOREM:

For DC Circuit:

(1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure 1.

(2) Set the power supply to say, 10 V.

(3) Vary the values of the load resistance and note the corresponding voltage
reading using a voltmeter.

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(4) Tabulate the readings and calculate power using the relation V2/R.

(5) Plot the graph between power and load resistance.

For AC Circuit:

(1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure 2.

(2) Set the amplitude of the sinusoidal signal to, say 5 V.

(3) Vary the frequency of the input signal from 1 KHz to 3 KHz in steps of 100
and note down the corresponding voltage readings using a CRO.

(4) Tabulate the readings and calculate power.

(5) Plot the graph between power and frequency.

RECIPROCITY THEOREM:

(1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure 3.

(2) Switch on the power supply VS and set it to some value, say 5 V.

(3) Note down the corresponding ammeter reading.

(4) Repeat steps 2 & 3 for different values of VS.

(5) Now interchange the position of the power supply & ammeter as shown in
figure 4.

(6) Repeat steps 2 to 5. (Different values of VS to be maintained same for

setup 3 & 4)

(7) Compare the ratios VS/I1 and VS/I2. Both the ratios must be same.

CALCULATION:

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RESULT:

Thus the maximum power transfer theorem and reciprocity theorem are
verified.

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

MAXIMUM POWER TRANSFER THEOREM:

For DC Circuit: (FIGURE 1)

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MODEL GRAPH:

TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Load Resistance, Output Voltage,

Power, P (mW)
No. RL (KΩ) V0 (volts)

For AC Circuit: (FIGURE 2)

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Design:

The maximum power is transferred if the following is satisfied. i.e., XC = XL.

1
where XC =
2π F0 C

X L = 2π 0F L
From these we have,

1
F0 =
2π LC
Considering F0 = 3 KHz & C = 0.1 μF i.e., 0.1 x 10-6 F

1
L=
4π 2 F02C

1
L=
4π 2
( 9 *106) ( 0.1*10)
− 6 = 28.1 mH

MODEL GRAPH:

TABULAR COLUMN:

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Frequency, F Output Voltage, V0 Power, P

Sl. No. (Hz) (volts) (mW)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

RECIPROCITY THEOREM: (FIGURE 3)

FIGURE 4

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TABULAR COLUMN:

VS (volts) I1 (mA) VS/I1 (Ω) I2 (mA) VS/I1 (Ω)

FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF SERIES AND PARALLEL

RESONANCE CIRCUITS

AIM:

To plot the resonance curve and to determine the bandwidth & Q-factor of
series and parallel resonance circuit.

EQUIPMENTS & COMPONENTS REQUIRED:

Sl. Equipments & Range Quantity

No. Components
1 Function Generator (0-3) MHz 1
2 CRO with probes 20 MHz 1
3 Resistor 1 KΩ 1
4 Capacitor 0.1 μF 1
5 Decade Inductance Box 1

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6 Bread Board 1
7 Connecting wires As required

DESIGN:

PARALLEL RESONANT CIRCUIT:

For a parallel resonant circuit, at resonance, XC = XL.

1
Resonant frequency is fr =
2π LC
Considering fr = 3 KHz & C = 0.1 μF i.e., 0.1 x 10-6 F

1
L=
4π 2 f r2 C

1
L=
4π 2
( 9 *106) ( 0.1*10)
− 6 = 28.1 mH

fr
Quality factor is obtained by, Q − factor = where BW is bandwidth, which
BW
is the difference between the upper cutoff, (f 2) and lower cutoff frequencies (f1) i.e.,
f2 - f1

SERIES RESONANT CIRCUIT:

For a series resonant circuit, resonant frequency is obtained as follows,

At resonance, XC = XL

1
where XC =
2π f r C

X L = 2π fr L
1
Therefore, fr =
2π LC
Considering fr = 3 KHz & C = 0.1 μF i.e., 0.1 x 10-6 F

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1
L=
4π f r2 C
2

1
L=
4π 2 ( 9 *106) ( 0.1*10)
− 6 = 28.1 mH

fr
Quality factor is obtained by, Q − factor = where BW is bandwidth, which
BW
is the difference between the upper cutoff, (f 2) and lower cutoff frequencies (f1) i.e.,
f2 - f1

PROCEDURE:

(1) Connect the circuit as shown in figure.

(2) Set to amplitude of the sinusoidal signal to 5 V, say.

(3) Frequency of the input signal is varied from 100 Hz to 2 KHz. Note down
the corresponding voltages on CRO for different frequencies.

(4) Tabulate the readings and calculate the current using the formula I = V 0/R
(mA).

(5) Plot the graph between voltage measured and frequency.

(6) Draw a horizontal line exactly at √2 times the peak value, which intersects
the curve at two points. Draw a line from intersecting points to x-axis which meets
at f1 and f2.

(7) The bandwidth and Q-factor is obtained from the formula given above.

CALCULATION:

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RESULT:

Thus the resonance curve is plotted and bandwidth & Q-factor is determined
for the parallel and series resonance circuits.

Parallel Resonance Series Resonance

Circuit Circuit

Bandwidth (BW in Hz)

Q-factor

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

PARALLEL RESONANCE CIRCUIT: (FIGURE 1)

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MODEL GRAPH:

TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Frequency, F Output Voltage, V0

Current, I (mA)
No. (Hz) (volts)

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:

SERIES RESONANCE CIRCUIT: (FIGURE 2)

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MODEL GRAPH:

TABULAR COLUMN:

Sl. Frequency, F Output Voltage, V0

Current, I (mA)
No. (Hz) (volts)

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