1n4007 working at reverse 230v

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mohan.n2293

Joined Jan 23, 2017
60
Hi All In the below Schmtics
1.Schimatic1:
Lamp is glowing because diode is forward biased,this is correct
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2.Schimatic2:
Here also lap is glowing i don't know why ,i have used 1n4007 which is having 700v AC revers blocking voltage
my applied voltage is 230v
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Please any one suggest why lamp is glowing even switch(diode) open.
 

AlbertHall

Joined Jun 4, 2014
12,619
As you are using an AC supply, whichever way round you connect the diode it will be conducting for one half cycle and blocking for the other half cycle.

You would get the results you expect if you were using a DC supply.
 

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mohan.n2293

Joined Jan 23, 2017
60
As you are using an AC supply, whichever way round you connect the diode it will be conducting for one half cycle and blocking for the other half cycle.

You would get the results you expect if you were using a DC supply.
According to datashet 1n4007 should be off in reverse upto 700v Ac rite
 

bertus

Joined Apr 5, 2008
22,882
Hello,

You have created a half wave rectifier.
Have a look at the half wave rectifier column on page 22 of the attached PDF.

Bertus
 

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DickCappels

Joined Aug 21, 2008
10,661
This has nothing to do with the reverse voltage the diode can stand off. It is about the direction of current flow.

Try this:
In your simulation change the voltage source from an AC source to a DC source and you can see the diode working as you think it should. Then ask why AC operation is different from DC operation. Hint: Re-read post #14.
 

Veracohr

Joined Jan 3, 2011
783
I think you're mistakenly assuming that the 230V AC source starts at ground and goes up to 230V.

Actually, your ground is the midpoint of the AC wave. That's why, as stated above, the diode is forward biased for half of every cycle. For half of every cycle, ground is a higher voltage than the source.
 
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