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VARACTOR DIODE

PRESENTED BY
MUHAMMAD HAMZA 62908
MUHAMMAD ROMAN 24214
TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Introduction to varactor diode


2. Formation of varactor diode
3. Symbols of varactor diode
4. How it words in Forword bise & reverse bise
5. Graph of varactor diode
6. Circuits in parallel & series
7. Advantages & disadvantages
8. Applications
9. Conclusion
INTRODUCTION TO VARACTOR DIODE

• The varactor diode is also known as variable capacitance diode,


variable reactance diode, tuning diode.
• varactor diode always function in reverse biasing condition.
• Equally dopped in both region.
• The high doping level results in a higher capacitance of the
depletion region.
• The capacitance of the varactor diode changes with the applied
reverse voltage.
• The varactor diode is used in applications requiring variable
capacitance, such as in tuning circuits.
• Make up of gallium arsenide (GaAs), especially in high-frequency
applications.
VARACTOR DIODE CONSTRUCTION

•P-N Junction: Made by doping a semiconductor to


create a p-n junction.
•Material: Typically constructed from silicon,
although other materials like gallium can also be
used.
•Manufacturing: The doping concentration and
junction geometry are carefully controlled to
optimize the capacitance characteristics.
SYMBOLS OF VARACTOR DIODE

• You can see that the symbol of this diode is alike to a


normal diode.
• This diode also has anode and cathode like PN junction
diode.
• One end is an anode and the second has 2 lines that
represent the plates of a capacitor.
• The space between them represents their dielectric.
WORKS IN FORWORD BIAS

• Behaves like a standard diode.


• Allowing current to flow easily from the n-type to the
p-type material.
• Depletion region narrows significantly.
Capacitance Characteristics:
The capacitance is consistently low.
It isn't affected by voltage and doesn't greatly impact
diode performance.
WORKS IN REVERSE BIAS

• Varactor diode operates in reverse bias with minimal


current flow.
• Reverse voltage causes electrons in N region to move to
positive terminal and holes in P region to move to
negative terminal.
• Movement of electrons and holes expands the depletion
region.
• Large depletion region decreases capacitance,
resembling a capacitor's behavior.
• Capacitance decreases as depletion region size
increases.
• Here p & n type semiconductors behave like two charged plates of a capacitor
• Depletion layer act as a dielectric (air/ vacuum).
• We know permittivity of semiconductor material.
d= distance b/w two plates.
• When Voltage is increases then distance is increase but capacitance decreases.
• When Voltage is decrease then distance is decrease but capacitance increases.
GRAPH OF VARACTOR DIODE

• An increment in reverse-biased voltage enhances the


depletion region area and reduces the varactor diode's
capacitance.
• The decrease in capacitance indicates reduced charge
storage.
• The diode's capacitance can be regulated through
voltage variation.
• varactor diode's capacitance varies with voltage,
proving it acts as a variable capacitor.
EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT OF VARACTOR DIODE

Rs contact resistance
should be small.
Cj junction capacitance.
Rd resistance of diode in revers bias.
VARACTOR DIODE IN SERIES & PARALLEL

Varactor diodes can be used in both series and parallel configurations in circuits. depending on the
application. how they fit into these configurations:
Series Configuration:
In a series configuration, the varactor diode is connected in line with other components.
Application:
Frequency Multipliers:
A varactor diode can be used in series to generate higher harmonics of the input frequency.

Parallel Configuration:
In a parallel configuration, the varactor diode is connected alongside other components.
Applications:
Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs):
In VCOs, varactor diodes are often placed in parallel with the inductor or resonant circuit to control the
oscillation frequency.
ADVANTAGES OF VARACTOR DIODE

• The main advantage is that the capacitance can be easily controlled by varying the applied voltage.
• They are much smaller, and less weight.
• It is a low-cost diode, so its use in various applications is economical.
• Voltage applied in reverse direction, no current flow.
• In reverse bias, the current flow through the varactor diode is minimal, resulting in lower power
dissipation and reduced heating.
• This decreases the risk of thermal damage and improves reliability.
DISADVANTAGES OF VARACTOR DIODE

• Capacitance-voltage relationship is non-linear, requiring careful circuit design.


• Performance can vary with temperature changes, affecting capacitance and stability.
• Varactor diodes have a relatively narrow range of capacitance variation, limiting their use in
applications requiring a wide range of tuning.
• The capacitance of varactor diodes can vary with temperature changes, which can affect
performance and stability in some applications.
• Varactor diodes are not suitable for high-power applications due to their low power dissipation
capability.
APPLICATIONS

• RF Systems: Varactor diodes are important in many RF designs. By changing the voltage, they
adjust the capacitance in a circuit, which is very useful in RF applications.
• Radio Receivers: Used for tuning radio stations.
• Frequency Multipliers: Help with frequency modulation in communication devices, especially
in phase-locked loops.
• Parametric Amplifiers: Key component in these amplifiers, used in many circuits.
• RF Filters: Allow tuning of filters, helping them track the frequency of incoming signals in
receiver circuits.
• Voltage-Controlled Oscillators (VCOs): Essential in most wireless receivers and radios, used
especially in phase-locked loop oscillators.
CONCLUSION

•Varactor diodes, also called tuning diodes, function in reverse bias where their capacitance varies with
applied voltage.
•These diodes are made-up from materials such as silicon or gallium arsenide.
•Applications include RF systems, radio receivers, frequency multipliers and parametric amplifiers etc.
•They can be configured in series to work as frequency multipliers or in parallel for VCOs.
•Advantages include compact size, affordability, and low power consumption.
•However, varactor diodes exhibit non-linear capacitance-voltage characteristics and are sensitive to
temperature changes.
•These limitations restrict their suitability for high-power applications.
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