THE DIODE IN DC AND AC CIRCUIT

1. OBJECTIVES: Be able to measure the current through the diode and the
Input and Output voltages as a function diode polarity. 1.) When
applying DC; 2.) When applying AC
2. CIRCUIT

3. LIST OF EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS

MULTISIM / LIVE 1 – 6V AC/DC Power Supply

1 – Diode 1 – AMMETER (P/I)
2 – VOLTMETERS (P/I) 1 – Resistor 10K ohm
1 – LAMP 6V/1W Grapher: V=+/- 10V, T/div= 5mS/div 4.

PROCEDURES

4.1 Assemble the circuit. Put a jumper across the diode, apply 6Vdc, then measure the
current and input/output voltages. Tabulate the result.
4.2 Remove the jumper then measure the current & input/output voltages. Tabulate
the result. Display then draw the Output Voltage Waveform using Grapher.
4.3 Reversed the connection of the diode. Measure the current & voltages. Tabulate
the result. Display then draw the Output Voltage Waveform using Grapher.
4.4 Replace the power source with an AC power supply and then put a jumper across
the diode. Measure the current and input/output voltages. Tabulate the result.
4.5 Remove the jumper across the diode then measure the output current & voltages.
Tabulate the result. Display then draw the Input/output Voltage Waveform using
Grapher.
4.6 Reversed the connection of the diode. Measure the current & voltages. Tabulate
the result. Display then draw the Input/output Voltage Waveform using Grapher.
4.7 Repeat steps 4.1 to 4.6 this time replace the resistor with a lamp.
Type of Diode Polarity I / mA I / mA Vo / V
Input 10K ohm LAMP
Voltage

6V DC W/out diode (JUMPER) 0.5mA 166.66 mA 0V

6V DC W/ diode Forward Bias 0.43663 mA 144.89 mA 0.87 v

6V DC W/ diode Reversed Bias 0.00000000050mA 50 x10^-10 12 x10^-11

mA mA

6V AC W/out diode (JUMPER) 0.84725mA 222.29 mA 1.33 V

6V AC W/ diode 0.75779 mA 190.51 mA 1.22 V

6V AC W/ diode, Reversed 0.00000000036 mA -98.489 mA -0.59 V

 5. CONCLUSION
5.1 What is the effect of reversing the polarity of the diode in a DC
circuit?
Reverse polarity occurs when the positive and negative outputs of a
power supply are connected to the incorrect terminals on a PCB. This
error can result in catastrophic component failure in the form of
smoldering parts, bursting capacitors, and, on rare occasions, an
electrical fire.
5.2 What is the effect of reversing the diode in an AC circuit?
No current will flow until the electric field becomes sufficiently strong
that the diode fails.
5.3 Explain in detail your observation when using a lamp as load with a diode
powered using DC and AC voltages.
I discovered that the current that flows through the lamp to light it
improves both DC and AC outcomes in terms of diode polarity, for both
those with diode forward bias and those without but with jumpers. 

5.4 Explain in detail your observation in steps 4.4 and 4.5.

To correct and clip AC signals, diodes are utilized. The rotation of an AC generator
results in a sinusoidal voltage (with no DC offset). Rectification, a step towards AC-to-
DC conversion, can be accomplished by using diode circuits to stop this voltage from
switching polarity. This voltage can be kept from reversing polarity by using diode
circuits; this procedure is known as "rectification" and is a step toward AC to DC
conversion. While significantly limiting current flow in the opposite direction, it permits
easy flow in one direction. Due to their ability to convert alternating current (ac) into
pulsing direct current (dc), diodes are sometimes referred to as rectifiers (dc). Type,
voltage, and current capability are used to rate diodes. Also, as the graph shows, when
using an AC source of electricity and adding the jumper in the circuit, the current and
feedback voltage outcomes are not stable because of the high power of electricity.