EDC Lab 4
EDC Lab 4
Section: ________________
LABORATORY EXERCISE -4
Applications of Diode (Full wave Rectification)
Objective:
Procedure
a) First draw the circuit as shown in figure 1A_1. Make sure that you have entered the correct values
for the source VSIN.
b) We will perform a “Mixed” signal transient analysis and graph settings from “Edit graph option”
should be made as shown in figure 1A_2. Just like previous experiments, students are encouraged
to understand the change in graph obtained by changing various parameters of the simulation
profile.
c) Plot the graphs of Vin and Vout, which to be taken across the 1k ohm resistor (hint: use voltage
differential markers, not voltage level markers). Save the graph and attach it with your lab report.
d) Observe the graph between Vin and Vout.
e) Now use both the voltage differential marker and voltage level marker across the resistor and
observe the difference. Plot both curves and include in your lab report.
R1(1)
D1 D2
1N4007 1N4007
V1(+)
R1
1k
V1
VSINE
VO=0
VA=10
FREQ=1000
TD=0
THETA=0
GND
R1(2)
D3 D4
1N4007 1N4007
R1(1)
D1 D2
1N4007 1N4007
V1(+) TR1
R1
1k
V1
VSINE
VO=0
VA=10
FREQ=60
TD=0
THETA=0
TRAN-2P2S R1(2)
LP=1H
LS=1H
M=1.0
GND RP=1m
RS=1m
D3 D4
1N4007 1N4007
Observations/Measurements:
5. For the above two exercises answer the following questions in your report:
a) Calculate the peak inverse voltage (PIV) of the one diode. Include the calculations in your
report.
b) Do you observe the difference between peak voltages of the rectified wave and input signal?
Measure the voltage and explain why the difference occurs?
c) What difference do you observe between the graph obtained from “voltage differential marker”
and “voltage level marker”? Explain why both the graphs are different from each other.
d) Another technique used for full wave rectification is the use of centre tapped transformer.
Explain which technique is better and why?
Procedure:
Patch the circuit as shown in figure 1A_1.
Observe the waveforms of Vin and Vout on the oscilloscope. Save your results and include them
in your lab report.