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GSC-PE-261 - Study of Zener diode as a voltage regulator

Name: GSC-PE-261 - Study of Zener diode as a voltage regulator
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Laboratory Setup – Study of Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator

General Requirements

·Trainer designed for basic study of regulated power supply and operation of Zener diode as voltage regulator

·Allows analysis of variation in source voltage and load resistance and their effect on regulation characteristics

·Facilitates study of different sections of a regulated power supply:

§Step-down transformer

§Bridge rectifier

§Capacitive filter

Voltage regulator

Technical Specifications

·Transformer: On-board step-down transformer, output range 0–9 V, rated current 500 mA

·Filter Capacitor: Electrolytic capacitor, 1000 μF, rated voltage 35 V

·Zener Diode:

§Nominal Zener voltage: 5.6 V

§Maximum Zener current: 178 mA

·Potentiometer: 4.7 kΩ variable resistor for load variation studies

Functional Features

·Clear circuit layout with labeled sections for easy identification and study

·Provision for observing regulated vs. unregulated voltage

·Terminals or test points for measurement of input and output voltages at each stage

·Protective cover or casing for safe handling during experiments

Educational Objectives

·Demonstrate principle of Zener diode voltage regulation

·Show effect of source voltage variation on regulation

·Show effect of load resistance variation on regulation

·Provide hands-on study of each stage of a regulated power supply