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Reverse Bias in PN Junction Diodes

The document summarizes a lab experiment on reverse biasing a PN junction diode. The experiment involves applying a reverse bias voltage to the diode and measuring the output voltage as the junction capacitance (Cjo) is varied. Applying a reverse bias increases the depletion width, effectively blocking current flow. As Cjo decreases from 15nF to 5pF to 1e-20F, the output voltage also decreases, approaching 0 volts. The document outlines the procedures, circuit connections, observations and conclusions made during the experiment.

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Reverse Bias in PN Junction Diodes

The document summarizes a lab experiment on reverse biasing a PN junction diode. The experiment involves applying a reverse bias voltage to the diode and measuring the output voltage as the junction capacitance (Cjo) is varied. Applying a reverse bias increases the depletion width, effectively blocking current flow. As Cjo decreases from 15nF to 5pF to 1e-20F, the output voltage also decreases, approaching 0 volts. The document outlines the procedures, circuit connections, observations and conclusions made during the experiment.

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solid state devices

lab#1: reverse bias p-n junction

Name: Haneen Ahmed Shabaan Hussien


Mady
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Section: 8
Introduction:
The PN junction diode consists of a p-region and n-region separated by a
depletion region where charge is stored. The effect of adding this additional
energy source results in the free electrons being able to cross the depletion
region from one side to the other. The behavior of the PN junction with regards to
the potential barrier’s width produces an asymmetrical conducting two terminal
device, better known as the PN Junction Diode.
If a suitable positive voltage (forward bias) is applied between the two ends of the
PN junction, it can supply free electrons and holes with the extra energy they
require to cross the junction as the width of the depletion layer around the PN
junction is decreased.
By applying a negative voltage (reverse bias) results in the free charges being
pulled away from the junction resulting in the depletion layer width being
increased. This has the effect of increasing or decreasing the effective resistance
of the junction itself allowing or blocking the flow of current through the diodes
pn-junction

Procedures:
We will connect the first circuit as shown:
• Sine source:
1. Cjo=15nF:

The input voltage = the output voltage but the output voltage
2. Cjo=5pF:

The output voltage decreased


3. Cjo=1e-20F:

The output voltage =0


• AC source:

1- Cjo=15nF:

The output voltage looks like high pass filter


2- Cjo=5pF:

HPF but shifted to higher frequencies


3- Cjo=1e-20F:

The output voltage = 0

Observations:
The output voltage decreases as cjo decreases.
We will connect the second circuit as shown:
• Sine source:

1- Cjo=15nF:

The output voltage =5


2- Cjo=5pF:

The output voltage is shifted


3- Cjo=1e-20F:

The output voltage = the input voltage

• AC source:
1- Cjo=15nF:

The output voltage looks like low pass filter


2- Cjo=5pF:

LPF but shifted to higher frequencies


3- Cjo=1e-20F:

The input voltage= the output voltage =5v


After returning the first circuit and change : M=0.42 , VJ=0.75V , Cjo=5pF :
• Sine source:
1- Vsin=5V ,Vdc=5V

The same output of cjo=5pF without changing the values of M & VJ


2- Vsin=0.2V , Vdc=0.5V

3- Vsin=0.2V , Vdc=9.5V

The output voltage value is close to zero


• AC source:
1- Vac=0.2V , Vdc=0.5

The output voltage looks like high pass filter


2- Vac=0.2V , Vdc=9.5V

HPF but shifted to higher frequencies


After we use parametric sweep Vdc in range -9.5:9.5
1- Time doman (transient)

Input voltage has one value = -9.5V


Outputvoltage has two values = 0.5V & 9.5V
2- Dc sweep

The output voltage was constant=0.5V until the output = the input voltage
Then the output voltage starts to increase and stopped at v=9.5V.

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