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The document outlines an experiment to convert AC to DC using rectifiers, focusing on the function of diodes and comparing half-wave and full-wave rectifiers. It details the materials needed and step-by-step procedures for each experiment, including the use of oscilloscopes and multimeters to measure output voltage. Additionally, it poses questions for analysis regarding the output voltage differences and the impact of capacitors on rectifier performance.

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Rectification - Modified

The document outlines an experiment to convert AC to DC using rectifiers, focusing on the function of diodes and comparing half-wave and full-wave rectifiers. It details the materials needed and step-by-step procedures for each experiment, including the use of oscilloscopes and multimeters to measure output voltage. Additionally, it poses questions for analysis regarding the output voltage differences and the impact of capacitors on rectifier performance.

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Experiment: Converting AC to DC (Rectifiers)

Objectives:
 To investigate the function of a diode
 To convert AC into DC
 To compare different types of rectifiers
 To reduce DC-ripple

Material needed:
1 AC-Power supply (5V- 25V, depending on type of diode)
5 diodes (e.g. 1N4001, 1N4004)
1 electrolyte capacitor C1 (small capacity e.g. 22uF/40V)
1 electrolyte capacitor C2 (big capacity e.g. 1000uF/40V)
2 light bulbs (voltage depending on power supply voltage used)
1 bread board
1 oscilloscope (2 channels)
Cables
1 Multimeter

Experiment 1: Half-Wave-Rectifier

1. Set up circuit 1
Cable 1

AC UAC UL

2. Use oscilloscope to display UAC (channel 1) and UL (channel2)


3. Bypass diode with cable 1
4. Adjust AC-Power Supply to the chosen voltage
5. Switch on AC-Power Supply
6. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL11)
7. Measure the output voltage UL using a multimeter and record the value
8. Remove cable 1
9. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL12)
10. Add the smaller capacitor C1 to the circuit (parallel to the lamp)
11. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL1C1)
12. Remove capacitor
13. Add the larger capacitor C2 to the circuit (parallel to the lamp)
14. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL1C2)
15. Switch off power supply
16. Disconnect oscilloscope
17. Analyze the resulted graphs

Experiment 2: Bridge-Rectifier (Full-Wave-Rectifier)

1. Set up circuit 2

A UAC UL
C

2. Use oscilloscope to display UL

ATTENTION !!! DO NOT MEASSURE U AC AND UL WITH THE


OSCILLOSCOPE SIMUNTANOUISLY !!!

Different ground potentials are connected. This can cause damage to the
oscilloscope or the electronic circuits.

3. Adjust AC-Power Supply to the chosen voltage


4. Switch on AC-Power Supply
5. Measure the output voltage UL using a multimeter and record the value
6. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL21)
7. Add the smaller capacitor C1 to the circuit (parallel to the lamp)
8. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL2C1)
9. Remove capacitor
10. Add the larger capacitor C2 to the circuit (parallel to the lamp)
11. Measure the output voltage UL using a multimeter and record the value
12. Graph UL for the protocol (UL=UL2C2)
13. Switch off AC-Power Supply
14. Analyze the resulted graphs

QUESTIONS
1. Compare the output voltage of half wave rectifier with that of full wave rectifier
2. What is the effect of adding capacitors of different capacitance values across the
output terminals of a rectifier

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