Diodes And their Characteristics

Aim: Study of I-V characteristics of the PN junction diode and Zenor diode.
Determine the dynamic resistance above and below the knee point from I-V
characteristic. Find out the breakdown voltage for given zenor diode.
Apparatus: DC Power Supply (0-10V), Components: PN junction diode, Zenor
diode, R=100 , multimeters for measuring currents and voltage.
Objectives: The purpose of this experiment is to have some knowledge about
diodes and its related parameters: Knee point, dynamic resistance, breakdown
voltage etc...
Circuit:

Similarly connect the diode for reverse bias and take the observations,
and also zenor diode.
Theory:

Write the basic theory of junction diode band diagram.

Elaborate zenor diode and its characteristics.

Observation Table: (set the increment of the observations to get better I-V
curve. In all cases)
Vi (v)
Vi (v)

If (mA)
Ir (A)

Vf (v)
Vr (v)

Discussion: write in your own way from your observation about diode
characteristics and breakdown effect.