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Electronic circuit and Devices LAB

Project Report: H-BRIDGE Square Wave Inverter

Submitted to:
Sir Malik Hamza

Submitted by:
Arslan Haider (210401027)
M. Raza Madni (210401034)
Nafaye Bin Faysal (210401030)
H-BRIDGE Square Wave Inverter

This lab report presents the design, implementation, and testing of an H-Bridge square wave
inverter. The objective of this experiment was to build an inverter capable of generating a square
wave output to drive a 400-watt load. The report outlines the components used, the circuit design,
the experimental setup, and the results obtained.

Introduction:

The purpose of this experiment was to design and construct an H-Bridge square wave inverter
capable of providing a square wave output to power a 400-watt load. Inverters play a vital role in
converting DC power to AC power, making them essential for various applications such as powering
household appliances, emergency backup systems, and renewable energy systems.

Materials and Components:

The following materials and components were used in the experiment:

- Power transistors (e.g., MOSFETs)

- Diodes

- Capacitors

- Resistors

- Oscillator circuit (e.g., 555 timer IC)

- Breadboard or PCB for circuit assembly

- Multimeter for measurements

- 400-watt load (e.g., resistive load)

Circuit Design:

The circuit design consisted of an oscillator to generate the square wave, a driver stage to amplify
the signal, and a power stage to drive the load. The oscillator circuit was designed using a 555 timer
IC, providing a stable square wave output. The driver stage employed power transistors to amplify
the signal, while the H-Bridge configuration facilitated the generation of the square wave.

Experimental Setup:

The experimental setup involved the following steps:


1. Assemble the components on a breadboard or PCB, following the circuit design.

2. Connect the power supply to the input of the inverter circuit.

3. Connect a multimeter to measure the output voltage and current.

4. Connect the 400-watt load to the output of the inverter circuit.

5. Ensure that all connections are secure and verify the correctness of the circuit.

Results and Discussion:

Upon testing the H-Bridge square wave inverter, the output voltage and current were measured
using a multimeter. The waveform was observed using an oscilloscope to verify the square wave
characteristics. The inverter was tested with a resistive load to simulate a 400-watt load.

The measured output voltage and current were found to be within acceptable ranges for driving a
400-watt load. The waveform exhibited a square wave pattern with the desired frequency and
amplitude. However, the inverter's efficiency was lower than expected, resulting in some power loss
during the conversion process.

The limitations and potential areas of improvement were discussed, including component selection,
circuit design optimizations, and the impact of power loss on the overall efficiency of the inverter.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the H-Bridge square wave inverter successfully generated a square wave output
suitable for driving a 400-watt load. The experiment demonstrated the importance of proper
component selection, circuit design, and testing procedures. However, further optimization is
required to improve the overall efficiency of the inverter. The results obtained from this experiment
provide a foundation for future advancements in inverter design and applications.

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