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Determining Boltzmann Constant via Diode

The document outlines an experiment to determine the Boltzmann constant using the I-V characteristics of a p-n junction diode. It includes the theory behind the diode characteristics, specifications of equipment used, tables of experimental data collected with increasing and decreasing voltages, and instructions to plot the curves and calculate the Boltzmann constant and reverse saturation current from the linear portion of the ln(I) vs. V curve.

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Determining Boltzmann Constant via Diode

The document outlines an experiment to determine the Boltzmann constant using the I-V characteristics of a p-n junction diode. It includes the theory behind the diode characteristics, specifications of equipment used, tables of experimental data collected with increasing and decreasing voltages, and instructions to plot the curves and calculate the Boltzmann constant and reverse saturation current from the linear portion of the ln(I) vs. V curve.

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Aim : To determine the Boltzmann constant using I-V characteristics of a p-n junction diode.

Theory :
Fig, 1 : Circuit diagram for forward characteristic of the diode

Fig. 2 : Forward characteristics for semiconductor diode

Experimental Data :

Table 1 : Specifications of meters and diodes used

Meters used Range Value of one division


Voltmeter
Ammeter

Type of diode :
Table 2: Data for forward characteristics :

Sl. Source Forward voltage Forward current (mA) Mean Ln I


No. voltage(V) V (V) current I
(mA)
Increasing Decreasing
voltage voltage

Plot (a) I vs. V and (b) ln I vs. V curves. Calculate Boltzmann constant from ln I vs. V curve. Also find
the reverse saturation current.

Precautions & Discussions :

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