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The document outlines a practical activity for Basic Electronics focused on half-wave and center-tap full-wave rectifiers. It details the objectives, materials, procedures, and results of the experiments conducted to compare the performance of both rectification methods. The findings indicate that the center-tap rectifier is more efficient and produces a smoother DC output compared to the half-wave rectifier.

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Laboratory-Manual-for-AES-303-1

The document outlines a practical activity for Basic Electronics focused on half-wave and center-tap full-wave rectifiers. It details the objectives, materials, procedures, and results of the experiments conducted to compare the performance of both rectification methods. The findings indicate that the center-tap rectifier is more efficient and produces a smoother DC output compared to the half-wave rectifier.

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Name _Mayo Jr. G.

Hechanova_____________________________Course & Year_BSME - 2A_______

AES 303
BASIC ELECTRONICS
Practical Activity No. 2
Title: Half-wave and Center-tap Full-wave Rectifiers

Materials, Tools &Equipment:


1 unit Transformer, 0-110-220V /12-0-12 V
1 set Connection leads
2 pc Semiconductor Diode, 1A
1 unit Multi-tester
1 unit Oscilloscope
1 pc Breadboard
1 pc Resistor, 1kΩ

Objectives:
1.​ To know how to connect the half-wave and center-tap full-wave rectifiers.
2.​ To know the function of a rectifier.
3.​ To know and compare the input and output of the half-wave and center-tap rectifiers.

Procedures:
1. Using a multi-tester test the condition of the given diodes. If the diodes are good, connect the circuit as
shown in Fig. 1. Turn on the power supply.

Diode

AC Power 220 12
Supply 1 KΩ
0 0

Fig. 1
2. With the use of oscilloscope, know the waveform at the 0 - 12-volt terminals of the transformer. Take the
picture of the waveform and determine the voltage using the oscilloscope.

Answer: After testing the diodes and setting up the circuit, we connected the Oscilloscope to read the
voltage of the circuit, which shows that it is at 13.04 V.
3. Measure the voltage and take the picture of the waveform of the voltage across the 1 KΩ resistance using the
Oscilloscope. Turn off the power supply.

Answer: We have connected the Oscilloscope probes to the terminals of the resistor, the voltage reads
6.80 V.
4. Compare the waveforms you obtained from procedures #2 & 3.
​ Answer: We have configured the oscilloscope to read the circuit in the first experiment, bypassing the
resistor. With regard to the resistance, the voltage reading in the second experiment is significantly lower than in
the first experiment.
5. What type of rectification was demonstrated in procedure # 2 & 3?
Answer: Based on the circuit, the demonstrated rectification is a positive Half Wave.
6. Connect the circuit as shown in Fig. 2.

Diode

AC Power 220 12
Supply 1 KΩ
0 0

Fig. 2

7. Turn on the power supply, and know the voltage waveforms across 0 – 12-volt terminals and 1 KΩ resistance.
​ Answer: We have invertedly connected the diode for a Reverse Bias connection, the voltage reads 13 V.
8. Compare these waveforms with that obtained in procedures 2 & 3. Turn off the power supply.
​ Answer: With significant results in the first and second procedures, we can see in the third procedure,
even with the Reverse Bias Connection, the voltage is similar to the first procedure.

Diode D1

+
AC Power 220 12
Supply 1 KΩ
0 _

0 12
Diode D2
Fig. 3
9. Connect the circuit as shown in Fig. 3. Turn on the power supply. Using an oscilloscope, determine the
voltage across the 0 – 12 V terminals of the transformer and take the picture of the voltage waveform.

Answer: After setting up the new circuit with two diodes, we have connected the Oscilloscope and the
voltage reads 13 V.
10. Transfer the probes of the oscilloscope to the terminals of the 1 KΩ resistor, measure the voltage and take
the picture of the voltage waveform.

Answer: After transferring the probes of the Oscilloscope, the voltage is at 11 V.


11. Compare the data you obtained in procedures # 9 & 10. What type of rectification was demonstrated in
procedures # 9 & 10?
​ Answer: The rectification that was demonstrated in procedures #9 and #10 is a positive Full Wave
(center-tap).
12. Compare the data you obtained in procedures #3 & 10.
​ Answer: Even though the oscilloscope's probes are attached to the resistor's terminals in both
procedures, procedure #10's voltage is higher than procedure #3's.
13. Where do we use the half-wave and center-tap rectifiers? Which is better between the two?
​ Answer: Only half of the AC waveform is used by a half-wave rectifier, which enables current to flow
during one half-cycle and stops it during the other. Although it is easy to use, affordable, and appropriate for
low-power applications, its large ripple and low efficiency make it impractical. A center-tapped transformer
provides two diodes, allowing a center-tap rectifier to use both sides of the AC waveform for more effective
power conversion. In comparison to the half-wave rectifier, it generates a DC output that is smoother, has less
ripple, is more efficient, and is often superior to the other.

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