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Thermistors, Opto-isolators,
& Phototransistors
ID
Junction Diodes
Start out with Silicon or Germanium
(Group IV elements)
P-type - doping with Group III elements
Boron,Aluminum, Gallium
Adds positive ‘holes’ to the region
N-type - Group V doping + + + − − −
Phosphorous, Arsenic
+ p + − n −
+ + + − − −
Depletion Region
No current flows through the diode at this
point
Junction Diodes
Forward Bias
Depletion region decreases
Current flow when voltage is high enough
(0.6-0.7 Volts)
Current sustained by majority carriers
ID VD
+ + + − − −
+ p + − n −
+ + + − − −
Junction Diodes
Reverse Bias
Depletion region increases
Small leakage current by minority carriers
Reverse saturation current (I0)
On the order of 10-9 to 10-15 A
VD
+ + − −
+ p n −
+ + − −
Analysis of Diodes
Mathematical Model
qVD
I D = I 0 [exp( ) ¡ 1]
kT
Ideal Model
On: VD = 0; I D > 0 Off: I D = 0; VD · 0
ID
Constant Voltage Drop Model
On: VD = Von ; I D > 0
Off: I D = 0; VD · Von
Ideal CVD
ID
Vi = 5VAC 1kΩ Vo
Von = 0.7V
CVD Analysis:
On: Replace diode with Von voltage source
Off: Replace diode with open circuit
Analysis and Applications
Half-wave rectifier
Von
ID
Vi = 5VAC 1kΩ Vo
Von = 0.7V
CVD Analysis:
On: Vi > 0:7V; I D > 0 ! Vo = Vi ¡ 0:7V
Off:
Analysis and Applications
Half-wave rectifier
Vi = 5VAC 1kΩ Vo
CVD Analysis:
On: Vi > 0:7V; I D > 0 ! Vo = Vi ¡ 0:7V
Off: Vi · 0:7V; I D = 0 ! Vo = 0V
Analysis and Applications
Full-wave bridge rectifier
Vi
Vo
Peak Detector
Vi Vo
Zener Diodes
Operated by reverse bias instead of
forward bias
All diodes have a breakdown region –
point where the diode can not handle
anymore negative voltage
Voltage remains nearly constant in the
breakdown region (Vz: Zener Voltage)
under widely varying current for Zeners
Zener Diodes: I-V Graph
Slope = 1/Rz
Reverse Breakdown
Schematic Model
− VZ + + VD − VZ
RZ
IZ ID IZ
Zener Diodes: Applications
Ability to maintain a constant voltage
allows it to act as a voltage regulator
R
Vi Iz Vo = Vz RL
• 5 layer device
• Region between MT1 and MT2 are parallel switches (PNPN and NPNP)
• Allows for positive or negative gate triggering
Triggering Quadrant
Triac Characteristic Curve
Triac Characteristic Curve
VDRM refers to the maximum peak forward voltage which may be continuously
applied to the main terminals and the highest voltage that can be blocked
IDRM is the leakage current of the Triac when VDRM is applied to MT1 and MT2 ,
which is several orders of magnitude smaller than the “on” rating
VRRM: Peak Repetitive Reverse Voltage
Maximum peak reverse voltage that may be continuously applied to the main
terminals
IGT Gate trigger current
VGT Gate trigger voltage
Latching Current: the value of on-state current required to maintain conduction
at the instant when the gate current is removed
Holding current :Value of on-state current required to maintain conduction once
the device has fully turned on and the gate current has been removed. The on-
state current is equal to or lower in value than the latching current
Triac Advantages and Applications
Advantages
Controllable trigger
Four quadrant device
Triacs provide the lowest cost
and simplest route to reliable,
interference-free switching
and power control.
Application
Light dimmer control
Motor speed control (a phase-
control circuit is used to vary
the power to brush motors.)
Reason
Trigger pulse can control any
percentage of half cycle
Thermistor
Thermistor - Temperature sensitive resistor
Their change in electrical resistance is very large and
precise when subjected to a change in temperature.
Thermistors exhibit larger parameter change with
temperature than thermocouples and Resistance
Temperature Detectors (RTD’s).
Thermistor - sensitive
Thermocouple - versatile
RTD – stable
Generally composed of semiconductor materials.
Very fragile and are susceptible to permanent
decalibration.
Thermistor Probe
One of many available probe assemblies
Thermistor Characteristics
Most thermistors have a negative temperature
coefficient (NTC); that is, their resistance
decreases with increasing temperature.
Positive temperature coefficient (PTC)
thermistors also exist with directly proportional R
vs. T.
Extremely non-linear devices (high sensitivity)
Common temperature ranges are –100 °F (~-75
°C) to +300 °F (~150 °C)
Some can reach up to 600 °F
Thermistor R-T Curve
An individual thermistor curve can be very
closely approximated by using the Steinhart-
Hart equation: T = Degrees Kelvin
1 3 R = Resistance of
= A B ln( R)
C ln( R) the thermistor
T
A,B,C = Curve-fitting
• Typical Graph constants
V or R
Thermistor
(sensible)
RTD (stable)
Thermocouple
(versatile)
T
Thermistor Applications
Temperature Control •Resistor is set to a desired
temperature (bridge
variable resistor
for setting
unbalance occurs)
desired •Unbalance is fed into an
temperature
amplifier, which actuates a
relay to provide a source of
heat or cold.
relay
•When the thermistor
senses the desired
thermistor high gain temperature, the bridge is
amplifier balanced, opening the relay
and turning off the heat or
cold.
Phototransistor
Introduction
Package and Scheme
Operation
Advantages
Example and applications
Phototransistor Introduction
A transistor which is sensitive to the input light
intensity
Operation similar to traditional transistors; Have
collector, emitter, and base
Phototransistor base is a light-sensitive
collector-base junction
Dark Current: Small collector can emit leakage
current when transistor is switched off.
Phototransistor Packages
Phototransistor Scheme
Automated
Cart LED
Baffle Obstacle
Phototransistor
Phototransistor Applications
Computer/Business Equipment
Writeprotect control – floppy driver
Margin controls – printers
Industrial
LED light source – light pens
Security systems
Consumer
Coin counters
Lottery card readers
Optoisolator
Introduction
Scheme and Package
Optocoupler Interrupter Example
Advantages and applications
Optoisolator Introduction
A device that uses a short
optical transmission path
to accomplish electrical
isolation between
elements of a circuit.
Advantages
Output signals have no effect on input
High reliability and high efficiency
Noise isolation
Small size
Applications
Optical switch
Signal transmission devices
Used to control motors, solenoids, etc.
Questions?
References
“Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement
Systems, 2nd Ed.” by D.G. Alciatore and M.B.
Histand
http://www.semiconductors.philips.com
http://www.omega.com
“Microelectronic Circuit Design, 1st Ed.” by
Richard C. Jaeger
Fall 2000 Slides