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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGG
CLASS & SEM
: III EEE, V SEMESTER
BRANCH
: ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
SUBJECT
: POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY
SUB.CODE
: EE56
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
S.NO.
EXPERIMENTS
PAGE.NO.
Characteristics of SCR
Characteristics of TRIAC
Characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT
13
Transient characteristics of SCR and MOSFET
23
Three phase fully controlled converter
31
Three phase half controlled converter
37
Step down and Step up MOSFET based choppers
42
IGBT based single phase PWM inverter
48
IGBT based three phase PWM inverter
56
10
Series, Parallel resonant converters
62
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INDEX
S.No.
Expt.
Name of the Experiment
Date
Marks
Staff
Signature
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Ex:No:
Date:
1. CHARACTERISTICS OF SCR
AIM:
To obtain the V-I characteristics of SCR (Silicon Controlled Rectifier) and to measure the
breakdown voltage and holding current values.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Apparatus
Ammeter
Voltmeter
RPS
Resistors
SCR
Bread Board
Wires
Range
(0-50)mA
(0-30)V
(0-30)V
1K, 1M
TN4004
-
Type
MC
MC
-
Quantity
2
1
1
1
1
1
Few
THEORY:
An SCR is a three terminal, four layer latching device. The three terminals are anode,
cathode and gate. When the anode is more positive w.r.t the cathode, junctions j1, j3 are forward
biased and the junction j2 is reverse biased. Only a small leakage current flows through the
device. The device is said to be in the forward blocking state or OFF state. When the anode to
cathode voltage is increased to break-over value, the junction j2 breaks down and device starts
conducting. The anode current must be more than a value known as latching current in order to
maintain the device in the ON state. Once SCR starts conducting, it behaves like a conducting
diode and gate has no control over the device.
Fig.1. Schematic Symbol
Fig.2. Block Construction
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TABULATION:
IG =
mA
IG =
mA
S.No
VAK (V)
IA (mA)
VAK (V)
IA (mA)
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The device can be turned OFF only by bringing the device current below a value known
as holding current. The forward voltage drop across the device in the ON state is around one
volt. When the cathode voltage is made positive w.r.t the anode voltage the junction j2 is forward
biased and the junctions j1 and j3 are reverse biased. The device will be in the reverse blocking
state and small reverse leakage current flows through the device. The device can be turned ON at
forward voltages less than break over voltage by applying suitable gate current.
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram.

Switch ON the power supply.
Keep the gate current (IG) as certain value.
Now slowly increase the AnodeCathode voltage (VAK) by varying the pot till the
SCR gets ON. Now note down the anode current IA.
5. Find out the break over voltage (VBR) and latching current (IL) values.
6. Now reduce VAK till the SCR gets turn OFF and measure the SCR holding current
(IH ) value.
RESULT:
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. What is thyristor?
2. What are the different families of thyristor devices?
3. What are the modes of an SCR?
4. Define Latching current (IL).
5. Define Holding current (IH). Which will be larger either IL or IH?
6. What are the different methods to turn ON the SCR?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
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Ex:No:
Date:
2. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRIAC
AIM:
To obtain the V-I characteristics of TRIAC for both forward and reverse conduction.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Type
Quantity
Kit module
Voltmeter
(0-30)V
MC
Ammeter
(0-200)mA
MC
Patch chords
Few
THEORY:
A TRIAC is a bidirectional thyristor (it can conduct in both directions) with three
terminals. It is used extensively for control of power in AC circuit. When in operation, a TRIAC
is equivalent to two SCRs connected in anti-parallel. Its three terminals are usually designated as
MT1, MT2 and gate.
Fig.1. Schematic Symbol
Fig.2. Block Construction
The V-I characteristics of a TRIAC is based on the terminal MT1 as the reference point.
The first quadrant is the region wherein MT2 is positive w.r.t MT1 and vice-versa for the third
quadrant. The peak voltage applied across the device in either direction must be less the
break over voltage in order to retain control by the gate. A gate current of specified amplitude of
either polarity will trigger the TRIAC into conduction in either quadrant, assuming that the
device is in a blocking condition initially before the gate signal is applied. The characteristics of
a TRIAC are similar to those of an SCR, both in blocking and conducting states, except for the
fact that SCR conducts only in the forward direction, whereas the TRIAC conducts in both the
directions.
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TABULATION:
1. MT2 positive with respect to MT1 negative
IG =
mA
VA (V)
IA (mA)
2. MT2 negative with respect to MT1 positive
IG =
VA (V)
mA
IA (mA)
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PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

Keep in position minimum so IS and VA across MT1 and MT2 are zero.
Switch on the supply.
Allow low voltage between MT1 and MT2 increase VA so IA increases. Repeat it till the
device turn ON.
5. Slowly increases gate to MT1 voltage set particular IG = 18mA.
6. Keep IG constant and increases VA in step by step when VA increases. IA increases
slightly when break over is reached voltage get decreases but current increases sharply.
7. For reverse characteristics, change the connection to make MT1 positive with respect to
MT2 and repeat the same procedure.
RESULT:
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1. What is TRIAC?
2. TRIAC is only used in AC circuits. Justify.
3. How does a TRIAC work?
4. Draw the equivalent circuit for TRIAC?
5. What are the differences between SCR and TRIAC?

S.No
SCR
TRIAC
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MOSFET
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
Output Characteristics
Transfer Characteristics
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Ex:No:
Date:
3. CHARACTERISTICS OF MOSFET AND IGBT
AIM:
To obtain steady state output characteristics and transfer characteristics for both
MOSFET and IGBT.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Type
Quantity
Kit module
VPET202A
Voltmeter
(0-30)V
MC
Ammeter
(0-200)mA
MC
RPS
(0-30)V
Patch chords
Few
THEORY:
MOSFET
a) Output characteristics:
It indicate the variation of drain current ID as a function of drainsource voltage VGS as a
parameter. For low values of VDS, the graph between IDVDS is almost linear; this indicates a
constant value of on resistance RDS = VDS / ID. For given VGS, if VDS is increased, output
characteristic is relatively flat indicating that drain current is nearly constant.
b) Transfer characteristics:
This characteristic shows the variation of drain current ID as a function of gate-source
voltage VGS. Threshold voltage VGST is an important parameter of MOSFET. VGST is the
minimum positive voltage between gate and source to induce n-channel. Thus, for threshold
voltage below VGST, device is in the OFF-state. Magnitude of VGST is of the order of 2 to 3V.
IGBT
a) Output characteristics:
Output characteristics of an IGBT show the plot of collector current IC versus CollectorEmitter voltage VCE for various values of Gate-Emitter voltages. In the forward direction, the
shape of the output characteristics is similar to that of BJT. But here the controlling parameter is
Gate-Emitter voltage VGE because IGBT is a voltage controlled device. When the device is OFF,
junction j2 blocks forward voltage and in case reverse voltage appears across collector and
emitter, junction j1 blocks it. VRM is the maximum reverse breakdown voltage.
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TABULATION:
MOSFET:
VGS =
VDS (V)
V
ID (mA)
V GS =
VDS (V)
V
ID (mA)
VGS =
VDS (V)
V
ID (mA)
VDS =
VGS (V)
V
ID (mA)
VDS =
VGS (V)
V
ID (mA)
VDS =
VGS (V)
V
ID (mA)
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b) Transfer characteristics:
The transfer characteristics of an IGBT is a plot of collector current IC versus GateEmitter voltage VGE. This characteristic is identical to that of power MOSFET. When VGE is less
than the threshold voltage VGET, IGBT is in the OFF-state.
MOSFET
PROCEDURE:
a) Output Characteristics:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Gate-Source voltage (VGS) is kept at a constant value greater than the threshold value
of the device.
3. Drain-Source voltage (VDS) is varied in steps and the corresponding drain current (ID)
is noted down.
4. The procedure is repeated by keeping the Gate-Source voltage (VGS) at some other
constant value.
b) Transfer Characteristics:
1. Drain-Source voltage (VDS) is kept at a constant value.
2. Gate-Source voltage (VGS) is varied in steps and the corresponding drain current (ID)
is noted down.
3. The procedure is repeated by keeping the Drain-Source voltage (VDS) at some other
constant value.
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IGBT
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
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IGBT
PROCEDURE:
a) Output Characteristics:
1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.
2. Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) is kept at a constant value.
3. Collector-Emitter voltage (VCE) is varied in steps and the corresponding collector current
(IC) is noted down.
4. The procedure is repeated by keeping the Gate-Emitter voltage (VGE) at some other
constant value.
b) Transfer Characteristics:
1. CollectorEmitter voltage (VCE) is kept at a constant value.
2. GateEmitter voltage (VGE) is varied in steps and the corresponding collector
current (IC) is noted down.
3. The procedure is repeated by keeping the Collector-Emitter voltage (VCE) at some
other constant value.
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TABULATION:
IGBT:
VGE =
VCE(V)
V
IC (mA)
VGE =
VCE (V)
V
IC (mA)
VGE =
VCE (V)
V
IC(mA)
VCE =
VGE(V)
V
IC (mA)
V CE =
VGE (V)
V
IC (mA)
VCE =
VGE (V)
V
IC (mA)
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RESULT:
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1. What are the different types of Power MOSFET?
2. Power MOSFET is a voltage controlled device? Why?
3. Name the three regions of operation in a MOSFET.
4. Define threshold voltage.
5. Define Pinch off Voltage.
6. Compare Power MOSFETs with BJTs.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Turn-ON characteristics of SCR:
Turn-OFF characteristics of SCR:
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Ex:No:
Date:
4. TRANSIENT CHARACTERISTICS OF SCR AND MOSFET

AIM:
To obtain the transient characteristics of SCR and MOSFET under turn ON and turn OFF
conditions.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Type
Quantity
Kit module
VPET-216
CRO
Voltmeter
(0-30)V
MC
Patch chords
Few
Power chord
THEORY:
SCR
a) Turn-ON characteristics:
A forward biased thyristor is usually turned ON by applying a positive gate voltage
between gate and cathode. Thyristor turn ON time is defined as the time during which it changes
from forward blocking state to final ON state. Total turn ON time can be divided into three
intervals; 1. Delay time (td) 2. Rise time (tr) 3. Spread time (tp).
Delay time is measured from the instant at which gate current reaches 0.9 Ig to the instant
at which anode current reaches 0.1 Ia.
Rise time is the time taken by the anode current to rise from 0.1 Ia to 0.9 Ia.
Spread time is the time taken by the anode current to rise from 0.9 Ia to Ia.
b) Turn-OFF characteristics:
Thyristor turn-OFF means that it has changed from ON to OFF state and is capable of
blocking the forward voltage. This dynamic process of the SCR from conduction state to forward
blocking state is called turn OFF process. The turn OFF time is divided into two intervals;
Reverse Recovery time trr and Gate Recovery time tgr. The time required for the reversed anode
current to recover to zero or nearly zero value. The charges around junction j2 of SCR are
trapped and these only by recombination. This recombination of charges between t3 and t4 is
called gate recovery time.
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MODEL GRAPH:
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MOSFET
a) Turn-ON characteristics:
The turn ON time is defined as the sum of turn ON delay time and rise time of the device.
During turn ON delay time tdn, the input capacitance charges to gate threshold voltage
VGST and the drain current is zero.
During rise time period, gate voltage rises to VGSP which is the gate source peak voltage.
This voltage is sufficient to drive the MOSFET into ON state. Then drain current
increases from zero to full value of current ID.
Thus the total turn ON time is ton = tdn + tr. The turn ON time can be reduced by using low
impedance gate drive circuit.
b) Turn-OFF characteristics:
The turn OFF process is initiated by the removal of gate source voltage VGS at time t1,
because MOSFET is a majority carrier device. The turn OFF time is the sum of turn OFF delay
time tdf and fall time tf.
During this period tdf, the input capacitance discharges from over drive gate voltage V1 to
VGSP but the drain current ID does not change.
During fall time tf, the input capacitance again discharges from VGSP to threshold voltage
VGST. Then drain current fall from ID to zero. So when VGS VGST, power MOSFET turn
OFF is completed. Toff = tdf + t f.
SCR
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Switch ON the trainer power ON switch.
Switch ON the gate ON/OFF switch.
Observe the waveform in the following manner.
To observe the input square wave connect the CRO between the input and GND
terminals.
To view gate voltage connects CRO between gate and cathode.
To view output voltage connects CRO across the load resistor.
5. From the output waveform note down the values.
6. Plot the graph for voltage versus time.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
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MOSFET
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Switch ON the trainer power ON switch.
Switch ON the gate ON/OFF switch.
Observe the waveform in the following manner.
To observe the input square wave connect the CRO between the input and GND
terminals.
To view gate voltage connects CRO between gate and source terminals.
To view output voltage connects CRO across the load resistor.
5. From the output waveform note down the values.
6. Plot the graph for voltage versus time.
RESULT:
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1. What are the biasing methods of SCR?
2. Define SCR turn ON time.
3. Mention the three intervals of SCR turn ON process.
4. Define SCR turn OFF time.
5. Define circuit turn OFF time.
6. Why circuit turn OFF time is greater than the SCR turn OFF time?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
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Ex:No:
Date:
5. THREE PHASE FULLY CONTROLLED CONVERTER
AIM:
To study the operation of three phase SCR fully controlled converter using VPET-215
module.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Quantity
Kit module
VPET-215
Multimeter
Pulse chords
Few
Power chord
CRO
Connecting wires
Few
THEORY:
A three-phase fully-controlled bridge rectifier can be constructed using six SCRs. The
bridge circuit has two halves, the positive half consisting of the SCRs T 1, T3 and T5 and the
negative half consisting of the SCRs T2, T4 and T6. At any time, one SCR from each half
conducts when there is current flow. The SCRs are triggered in the sequence T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6
and T1 and so on. When the SCRs are fired at 0 o firing angle, the output of the bridge rectifier
would be the same as that of the circuit with diodes. For instance, it is seen that D1 starts
conducting only after = 30 o. In fact, it can start conducting only after = 30o, since it is
reverse-biased before = 30 o. The bias across D1 becomes zero when = 30o and diode D1 starts
getting forward biased only after =30o.
For = 0o, T 1 is triggered at = 30o, T2 at 90o, T3 at 150o and so on. For = 60o,
T1 is triggered at = 30 o + 60o = 90o, T2 at = 90o + 60 o = 150o and so on. Note that positive
group of SCRs are fired at an interval of 120 o. Similarly, negative group of SCRs are fired with
an interval of 120o. But SCRs from both the groups are fired at an interval of 60o. This means
that commutation occurs every 60o, alternatively in upper and lower group of SCRs. Each SCR
from both groups conducts for 120o.
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TABULATION:
S.No
Firing Angle (deg)
Measured Voltage (V)
Calculated Voltage (V)
MODEL CALCULATION:
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FORMULAE USED:
Average output voltage,

Vo = ( 33 Vm / ) *cos
Where,
Vm = Peak phase voltage, Volts
= Firing angle, degrees
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Switch ON the power supply ON/OFF switch.

Switch ON the pulse ON/OFF switch.
Vary the firing angle step by step in the range 180 0.
For each firing angle observe the output waveform through CRO.
Tabulate the readings.
RESULT:
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1. What is a three phase controlled rectifier?
2. What are the advantages of three phase controlled rectifiers?
3. What are the classifications of three phase controlled rectifier?
4. What are the advantages of six pulse converter?
5. Write down the expression for average output voltage of three phase full converter.
6. What are the effects of source impedance in the controlled rectifiers?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
MODEL GRAPH:
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Ex:No:
Date:
6. THREE PHASE HALF CONTROLLED CONVERTER
AIM:
To study the operation of three phase SCR half controlled converter using VPET-218
module.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Quantity
Kit module
VPET-218
Multimeter
Pulse chords
Power chord
CRO
Connecting wires
Few
THEORY:
Three phase half controlled bridge rectifier circuit consists of three SCRs in three arms
and three diodes in the other three arms.The output voltage V0 across the load terminals is
controlled by varying the firing angles of SCRs T 1, T2, T3. The diodes D1, D2 and D3 provide
merely a return path for the current to the most negative line terminal. For firing angle less than
30, the output terminal voltage of the converter is always positive, and the freewheeling diode
does not come into operation. As the firing angle is retarded beyond this point, so the load
current starts to freewheel through the diode for certain periods, thus cutting off the input line
current, and preventing the output terminal load voltage from swinging into the negative
direction. Hence the effect of the freewheeling diode is to cause a reduction of ripple voltage of
the output terminals and at the same time to divert the load current away from the input lines.
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TABULATION:
S.No
Firing Angle (deg)
Measured Voltage (V)
Calculated Voltage (V)
MODEL CALCULATION:
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FORMULAE USED:
Average output voltage,

Vo = ( 33 Vm / 2 ) * (1+cos)
Where,
Vm = Peak phase voltage, Volts
= Firing angle, degrees
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Switch ON the power supply ON/OFF switch.

Switch ON the pulse ON/OFF switch.
Vary the firing angle step by step in the range 180 0.
For each firing angle observe the output waveform through CRO.
Tabulate the readings.
RESULT:
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1. What is the condition for load current should be discontinuous?
2. What is the output ripple voltage frequency of three phase half wave converters?
3. What are the two modes of operation present in the three phase half controlled rectifiers?
4. What is the use of freewheeling diode present in the three phase half controlled rectifiers?
5. What is the condition for the output voltage should be negative?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
Boost Converter:
Buck Converter:
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Ex:No:
Date:
7. STEP DOWN AND STEP UP MOSFET BASED CHOPPERS

AIM:
To examine the closed loop response of DC-DC Buck and Boost converters using
VSMPS-07A module.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Quantity
Kit module
VSMPS-07A
Patch chords
Few
Voltmeter
(0-30)V
CRO
THEORY:
This experiment is intended to study the closed loop operation of Buck-Boost converter.
The set voltage to the PWM generator is set at 1V. Feedback voltage from Buck-Boost converter
power circuit is connected to the PWM generator circuit. On varying the DC input voltage
slowly from 0 to 15V, the output voltage is measured as constant. These values are tabulated.
PROCEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Switch ON AC power supply.

Switch ON the power ON/OFF switch.
View the carrier signal in the CRO at T3.
Set switch SW1 in downward direction.
Set switch SW2 in downward direction for Boost converter / Set switch SW2 in upward
direction for Buck converter.
6. View the PWM signal in the CRO at T1.
7. Vary the SET VOLTAGE ADJUST POT from min to max and set the PWM signal at
desired duty cycle ratio.
8. Note down the ton and T values.
9. Switch ON the variable DC supply and set the voltage at 15V.
10. Check all the test point waveforms.
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MODEL GRAPH:
Boost Converter :
Buck Converter :
TABULATION:
Input Voltage =
Boost Converter
Buck Converter
Set Voltage
PWM
Output
Set Voltage
PWM
Output
(mV)
Voltage (V)
Voltage (V)
(mV)
Voltage (V)
Voltage (V)
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11. View the device current IQ across I1 and I2.
12. View the diode D current across I3 and I4.
13. View the inductor current IL across I3 and I7.
14. View device voltage across I2 and I3.
15. View the rectified voltage across I5 and I8.
16. View the inductor voltage across I7 and I8.
17. Connect CRO across P5 and P6 output terminals of trainer module and view the output
voltage.
18. View the feedback signal at T6.
19. For each input voltage value, tabulate the measured output voltage values.
RESULT:
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1. What is a DC chopper?
2. What are the different types of chopper configuration?
3. What is meant by step-down and step-up chopper?
4. Write down the expression for average output voltage for step-down and step-up choppers?
5. Define switched mode regulator.
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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Ex:No:
Date:
8. IGBT BASED SINGLE PHASE PWM INVERTER
AIM:
To study the operation of the single phase bridge inverter using IGBT, with Sinusoidal
Pulse Width Modulation technique.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Quantity
Single phase IGBT PWM inverter
CRO
RL load
THEORY:
It consists of four IGBTs S1, S2, S3, S4 and four inverse parallel diodes D1, D2, D3, D4.
The diodes are essential to conduct the reactive current, and thereby to feed back the stored
energy in the inductor to the DC source. These diodes are known as feed back diodes. For
many industrial applications the output AC voltage of the inverter must be sinusoidal in
shape and the amplitudes and frequency must be controllable. This is achieved by PWM of
the inverter switches.
The switching sequence of the inverter switches in this case, is obtained by comparing a
sinusoidal control signal, of adjustable amplitude and frequency with a fixed frequency
triangular carrier. The frequency of the triangular carrier wave determines the switching
frequency of the inverter switches. The frequency of the sinusoidal control signal decides the
fundamental frequency of the inverter output voltage, and is also called the modulating
frequency. The sinusoidal pulse width modulation can be programmed to have either bipolar
voltage switching or unipolar voltage switching. The unipolar voltage switching has the
advantage of effectively doubling the switching frequency as compared to the bipolar voltage
switching.
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MODEL GRAPH:
Variation of Output Voltage with Modulaton Index
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FORMULAE USED:
ma = Vsine / Vtri
V o = ma x V s
Where,
ma = Modulation index
Vsine = Amplitude of the sine wave
Vtri = Amplitude of the triangular wave
Vo = Output voltage
Vs = DC supply voltage
PROCEDURE:
1. Ensure that the circuit breaker and pulse release ON/OFF toggle switch are in OFF
position.
2. Connect the R-L load across the output terminals Lo and No provided in the front panel.
Include an ammeter to measure the current and voltmeter to measure the voltage.
3. Connect an AC input at the input terminals L and N provided in the front panel.
4. With the pulse ON/OFF switch and circuit breaker in OFF condition give the power to
the inverter module. This will ensure the control power supply to all the control circuitry.
5. Set the amplitude of the reference sine wave to minimum value.
6. Keeping the pulse release ON/OFF switch in OFF position, switch ON the power supply
to the bridge rectifier.
7. Release the gating signals to the inverter switches by turning ON the pulse release
ON/OFF switch.
8. Observe the triangular carrier and the reference sine waveforms on the CRO. Measure the
amplitude and the frequency of the triangular carrier through CRO and note it down.
Adjust the sine wave frequency to about 50Hz.
9. Connect the CRO probes to observe the load voltage and current waveforms.
10. Observe the load voltage and load current waveforms. Sketch the waveforms on a graph
sheet to scale for one cycle period of the inverter output frequency. Measure the
amplitude of the voltage pulses.
11. Measure the output voltage either by using a digital multimeter.
12. Calculate the modulation index ma and the rms output voltage Vo.
13. Increase the amplitude of the reference sine wave and note down its value.
14. Repeat steps 8 to 13 for various amplitude of reference sine wave and tabulate the
readings. Plot the characteristics of modulation index versus output voltage.
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TABULATION:
S.No
Vtri (V)
Vsine (V)
ma
Vo measured (V)
Vo calculated (V)
MODEL CALCULATION:
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RESULT:
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1. What is the function of an inverter?
2. What are the different types of inverters?
3. Why thyristors are not preferred for inverters?
4. What is meant by PWM control?
5. What are the different types of PWM control?
6. What are the advantages of PWM control?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
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Ex:No:
Date:
9. IGBT BASED THREE PHASE PWM INVERTER
AIM:
To study the operation of IGBT based three phase inverter and its switching.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Apparatus
Range
Quantity
Kit module
PEC16HV2-A
PEC16HV2-B
1
1
3 phase lamp load
CRO
THEORY:
The most frequently used three phase inverter circuit of three legs, one for each phase.
For this configuration, output transformer is not required. Also, this circuit uses six IGBTs. The
inverter configuration is also termed as six step bridge inverter. In inverter terminology, a step is
defined as a change in the firing from one IGBT to the next IGBT in proper sequence. For one
cycle of 360, each step would be of 60 for a six step inverter. This means that IGBTs would
be gated at regular intervals of 60.
Basically, there are two possible schemes of gating the IGBT. In one scheme, each IGBT
conducts for 180 and in the other scheme, each IGBT conducts for 120. In 180 mode
operation, pair in each leg, i.e. T1, T4; T3, T6; and T5, T2 are turned ON with the time interval of
180. It means that IGBT T1 conducts for 180 and IGBT T4 for the next 180 of a cycle. IGBTs
in the upper group, i.e. T 1, T3, T5 conduct at an interval of 120. It means that if IGBT T 1 is fired
at 0, then T3 must be triggered at 120 and T5 at 240. Same is true of lower group of IGBT.
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MODEL GRAPH:
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PRECEDURE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Switch ON power ON/OFF switch of power module. O.C LED glows.

Press the O.C reset switch. Now LED is switched OFF.
Press the DC ON/OFF button. LED glows to indicate the DC supply to the circuit.
Switch ON power ON/OFF switch to the digital inverter controller module.
Select the 180 degree mode of operation using the press button.
CRO must be isolated
Using CRO view the output voltage across the load terminals.
Observe the output waveform.
Press the RST button to reset the system.
RESULT:
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1. What is the use of three phase inverter?
2. Define step.
3. What are the different conduction methods of three phase inverter?
4. What is the function of capacitor connected at the input terminal of an inverter?
5. What is the function of feedback diodes in an inverter?
6. What is the switching sequence for three phase inverters in 180 conduction?
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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
SERIES RESONANT CONVERTER:
MODEL GRAPH:
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Ex:No:
Date:
10. SERIES, PARALLEL RESONANT CONVERTERS
AIM:
To study the series and parallel loaded resonant converter using VPET-315 module.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
S.No
Components
Range
Type
Quantity
Kit module
VPET-315
Patch chords
Few
Ammeter
(0-2)A
MC
Voltmeter
(0-50)V
MC
9 pin D connector
CRO
THEORY:
Series resonant converter
The resonant converters are defined as the combination of converter topologies and switching
strategies that result in zero voltages and/or zero current switching. The series resonant converter
consist of one or two half bridges forming a half or full bridge converter. Between the output
terminals, a series resonant circuit is connected. This series resonant circuit consists of an
inductor, capacitor and resistor, with one or more of these elements actually being part of the
load. Usually, at least the resistor is part of the load.
An AC power can be delivered to the load, due to the resonant behavior of the circuit. If a
DC load is used, the resistor can be replaced by a rectifier connected to the DC load. If the load
is directly connected to the resonant circuit, i.e. without a rectifier in between, it is referred to as
a series resonant DC to DC converter.
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TABULATION:
Resonant frequency =
S.No
Switching frequency (fs)
KHz
Output Voltage (V)
Output Current (A)
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM:
PARALLEL RESONANT CONVERTER:
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Parallel resonant converter
The parallel load resonant converter is similar to the previously investigated series resonant
converter. In the case of parallel resonant converter, the output rectifier is connected in parallel
with the resonant capacitor. Since the resonant capacitor represents a voltage source to the
rectifier, the output filter of the rectifier must be a current source, i.e. inductive. The rectifier
represents a non linear load. Usually a transformer is connected between the resonant circuit and
the rectifier in order to adapt the load voltage to the DC link voltage used. A transformer can also
be used to provide a galvanically isolated output voltage, which is desired in some applications.
The resonant inductor current is not determined by the rectifier output current for the parallel
resonant converter. The rectifier output voltage is dependent on the resonant capacitor voltage
for the parallel resonant converter. For the parallel resonant converter, continuous current
operation above resonance results in turn-ON at ZCS conditions since the resonant current
commutates from the freewheeling diodes to the power transistors naturally. In this case, natural
commutation means that the commutation takes place at the zero crossing of the resonant
inductor current. Transistor turn-OFF is not performed under neither ZCS or ZVS conditions,
unless loss less turn-OFF snubbers are used.
Series resonant converter

PROCEDURE:
1. Initially keep all switches in OFF position.
2. Initially keep frequency adjustment pot in minimum position.
3. Power ON the main switch.
4. Check the test point waveforms w.r.t ground.
5. Connect the 9 pin D connector from PWM output to PWM input.
6. Connect the connector P to P1 and P6 to P7.
7. Connect the connector P10 to P4 and P8 to P11.
8. Connect the current sensing resistor across the connector P2 and P3.
9. Connect voltmeter across the connector P5 and P12.
10. Connect the R-load across the connector P5 and P12 through ammeter.
11. Power ON the S1 switch.
12. Adjust FREQUENCY ADJUST pot and set the switching frequency.
13. Connect the CRO to the connector T15 w.r.t driver circuit ground to observe the switch
voltage.
14. Connect the CRO to the connector P2 (+) and P3 (-) to observe the current waveform.
15. Similarly, note the switch voltage and current waveforms for various switching frequency
and tabulate the corresponding load voltage and current.
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MODEL GRAPH:
TABULATION:
Resonant frequency =
S.No
Switching frequency (fs)
KHz
Output Voltage (V)
Output Current (A)
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Parallel resonant converter
PROCEDURE:
1. Initially keep all switches in OFF position.
2. Initially keep frequency adjustment pot in minimum position.
3. Power ON the main switch.
4. Check the test point waveforms w.r.t ground.
5. Connect the 9 pin D connector from PWM output to PWM input.
6. Connect the connector P to P1 and P6 to P7.
7. Connect the connector P9 to P4, P8 to P10 and P10 to P11.
8. Connect the current sensing resistor across the connector P2 and P3.
9. Connect voltmeter across the connector P5 and P12.
10. Connect the R-load across the connector P5 and P12 through ammeter.
11. Power ON the S1 switch.
12. Adjust FREQUENCY ADJUST pot and set the switching frequency.
13. Connect the CRO to the connector T15 w.r.t driver circuit ground to observe the switch
voltage.
14. Connect the CRO to the connector P2 (+) and P3 (-) to observe the current waveform.
16. Similarly, note the switch voltage and current waveforms for various switching frequency
and tabulate the corresponding load voltage and current.
RESULT:
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1. What are the types of resonant switch DC-DC converters?
2. What is meant by Zero Current Switching?
3. What is meant by Zero Voltage Switching?
4. Define resonant converters.
5. What is meant by series resonant converter?
6. What are the conditions for resonant circuit behaves like a capacitive load and
inductive load in a series resonant converter?
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Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering

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EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

CLASS & SEM

: III EEE, V SEMESTER

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: POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY

Characteristics of MOSFET and IGBT

Transient characteristics of SCR and MOSFET

Three phase fully controlled converter

Three phase half controlled converter

Step down and Step up MOSFET based choppers

IGBT based single phase PWM inverter

IGBT based three phase PWM inverter

Series, Parallel resonant converters

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Name of the Experiment

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Fig.1. Schematic Symbol

Fig.2. Block Construction

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Connections are made as shown in the circuit diagram.

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2. What are the different families of thyristor devices?

3. What are the modes of an SCR?

4. Define Latching current (IL).

5. Define Holding current (IH). Which will be larger either IL or IH?

6. What are the different methods to turn ON the SCR?

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Fig.1. Schematic Symbol

Fig.2. Block Construction

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2. MT2 negative with respect to MT1 positive

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Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

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2. TRIAC is only used in AC circuits. Justify.

3. How does a TRIAC work?

4. Draw the equivalent circuit for TRIAC?

5. What are the differences between SCR and TRIAC?

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2. Power MOSFET is a voltage controlled device? Why?

3. Name the three regions of operation in a MOSFET.

4. Define threshold voltage.

5. Define Pinch off Voltage.

6. Compare Power MOSFETs with BJTs.

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Turn-OFF characteristics of SCR:

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4. TRANSIENT CHARACTERISTICS OF SCR AND MOSFET

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