Passive Electronic Components and Circuits

Laboratory 8
First Evaluation Test (example)

Objective:
o Verify the knowledge gained about analysis of circuits with resistances.

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1. Write the Kirchhoffs voltage law.

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2. Write the Thevenins theorem.

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3. The following signal is given:

2.0V

0V

-2.0V

-4.0V
0s

4us

8us

12us

16us

V(V1:+)
Time

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a) Determine the period and the frequency of the signal. Identify on the
graphic the period.

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b) Determine the peak to peak amplitude. Identify on the graphic

peak to peak amplitude.

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c) Determine the amplitude of the variable component of the signal.

Identify on the graphic this amplitude.

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d) Determine the effective value of the signal.

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e) Determine the average value of the signal. Identify on the graphic this
component.

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4. The following circuit is given:

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The source I generates the signal i(t)=2+5sin(3140kt) [mA].

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a) Determine the equivalent Norton circuit.

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b) Plot the voltage across the terminal AB, vAB, and determine the
effective value and average value of the signal.

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c) Connect a 100 resistance at the terminals AB. Determine the

dissipated power by this resistance.

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d) Verify the results from step b) using another method

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