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LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this topic, the students will be able to:
1. Identify the three types of electrical components (LO4, LO3).
2. Use the electrical measuring tools properly (LO4, LO3).
3. Use the formulas to calculate values for resistance, capacitance,
inductance and power in series or parallel components (LO4, LO3).
CONTENT
7.0 INTRODUCTION
A thorough background in DC and AC circuit fundamentals provides the
foundation of understanding electronic devices and circuits. In this
experiment, you will identify the basic of electrical components; the units
correspond to each different component, and utilize the electrical measuring
instruments for example Digital Multimeter.
RESISTOR
Resistors resist or limit electric current in a circuit.
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CAPACITORS
Capacitors store electrical charge and are found in a variety of applications.
They used to be called condenser.
INDUCTOR
Inductors also known as coils, are used to store energy in an electromagnetic
field, they serve many useful functions in an electrical circuit.
VOLTAGE
The voltage across an element is the work (energy) required to move a unit
positive charge from the negative terminal to the positive terminal. The unit of
voltage is the volt, V.
W (J )
V (1)
Q( J )
where;
V = Voltage
W = Energy or Work
Q = Charge
CURRENT
Current is the time rate of flow of electric charge past a given point. The unit
of current is the ampere (A); an ampere is 1 Coulomb per second.
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POWER AND ENERGY
Power is the rate of expanding or observing energy.
P = IV (2)
W = Pt (3)
P = Vi P=Vi
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(b)
Figure 7.1
7.1 (b)
Figure 7.2
7.2 (b)
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c. Using Equation 2 (refer to Theory), calculate power from Figure 7.3
below. Next, determine the number of kilowatt-hours of energy when
you use the equivalent of 1000W of power for 1 hour.
Figure 7.3
7.4 ACTIVITIES
Figure 7.4
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b. Connect the resistors as shown in Figure 7.5 into a breadboard. Next,
using the RCL meter, measure the total resistance, RT in Figure 7.5.
Repeat the same step for Figure 7.6. Write down your results in Table
7.3.
Figure 7.5
Figure 7.6
c. What can you deduce from the results obtained in Table 7.3?
Capacitors
a. Measure the total capacitance in Figure 7.7 and 7.8 respectively using
RCL meter. Write down your results in Table 7.4.
Figure 7.7
Figure 7.8
b. What can you deduce from the results obtained in Table 7.4?
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Inductors
a. Calculate the total inductance, LT for Figure 7.9 and 7.10. Write down
your results in Table 7.5.
Figure 7.9
Figure 7.10
Table 7.2
Num. Band 1 Band 2 Band 3 Band 4 Resistor
Value (Ω)
1. Orange Orange Brown Gold
2. Red Red Red Gold
3. Green Blue Orange Silver
4. Brown Black Yellow Silver
Table 7.3
Figure Measurement
7.5
7.6
Table 7.4
Figure Measurement
7.7
7.8
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Table 7.5
Figure Measurement
7.9
7.10
Figure 7.11
7.5 REFERENCES
a. Boylestad, R. (2010). Introductory Circuit Analysis (12th ed). Upper
Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International. Call number: TK454
.B69 2010.
b. Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky L. (2006). Electronic Devices and Curcuit
Theory (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Call number:
TK7867 .B69 2006.
c. Ralph, J. S. Penterjemah: Abd Rahman Ramli, Rahman Wagiman,
Shahbudin Shaari (1995). Elektronik: Litar dan Peranti. DBP.
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TOPIC 8
OHM’S LAW
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this topic, the students will be able to:
1. Verify the relationship between current, voltage and resistance in a
circuit. (LO4, LO3)
2. Calculate the value of resistance correctly from the current-voltage
graph. (LO4, LO3)
3. Solve simple circuit problems by using three different forms of Ohm’s
Law. (LO4, LO3)
CONTENT
8.0 INTRODUCTION
Ohm's law is an empirical law, a generalization from many experiments that
have shown that current is approximately proportional to electric field for
most materials. Ohm's law has been observed on a wide range of length
scales. In the early 20th century, it was thought that Ohm's law would fail at
the atomic scale, but experiments have not borne out this expectation.
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8.1 EXPERIMENTAL THEORY
Ohm’s Law describes mathematically how voltage, current and resistances in
a circuit are related. Ohm’s Law is used in three equivalent forms depending
on which quantity are needed to be determined.
Given the value of current and resistance, the value of voltage can be found
using
V IR
Likewise, if the value of voltage and resistance are known, the value of
current can be determined using
V
I
R
Similarly, supposed the value of voltage and current are given, the value of
resistance can be determined using
V
R
I
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8.3 EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT
1. Analog or Digital Multimeter
2. Resistors
3. DC Power Supply
4. Wires
5. Breadboard
Figure 8.1
b. Measure the value of current, I and the voltage, V1 across resistor R1.
Refer to Appendix A on how to measure voltage and current using
multimeter.
c. Record your reading in Table 8.1.
d. Repeat step 2-3 for different values of resistors according to Table
8.1.
e. Complete Table 8.1 for all specified values of resistor.
f. Write a short discussion based on the complete results obtained.
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Task 2: Determine the value of resistance from current-voltage (I-V)
graph
a. Build the circuit as shown in Figure 8.2 with the value of Vs is 2.0V.
For R1, choose any value of resistors.
Figure 8.2
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8.5 ACTIVITIES
a. Complete the Table 8.1 and Table 8.2 with the correct values.
Task 1
Table 8.1
R1(Ω) I(A) V1(V)
390
470
560
1.0k
2.2k
3.3k
4.9k
Task 2
Table 8.2
VS(V) I(A)
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
b. Plot the I-V graph on the attached graph paper. Do include the graph
title and label the axes involve. Next, find the unknown resistance
value from the plotted graph and show the calculation on the same
graph paper.
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8.5.2 QUESTIONS & DISCUSSIONS (35%)
a. Use Ohm’s Law to complete Table 8.3.
Table 8.3
I(mA) R(Ω) V(V)
1.2k 2.5
6.8k 1.2
3.3M 240
390 5.6
8.2k 9.0
Table 8.4
2.0 6.5
4.0 4.0
10.0 3.5
0.005 7.0
2.5 1.5
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c. How much resistance is required to limit current flow to 20mA with 24V
supply?
8.6 REFERENCES
a. Boylestad, R. (2010). Introductory Circuit Analysis (12th ed). Upper
Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International. Call number: TK454
.B69 2010.
b. Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky L. (2006). Electronic Devices and Curcuit
Theory (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Call number:
TK7867 .B69 2006.
c. Ralph, J. S. Penterjemah: Abd Rahman Ramli, Rahman Wagiman,
Shahbudin Shaari (1995). Elektronik: Litar dan Peranti. DBP.
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TOPIC 9
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this topic, the students will be able to:
1. Identify relationship between the sums of the voltage drops across a
series of connected resistors and the applied voltage according to
KVL. (LO4, LO3)
2. Verify experimentally the relationship found in objective 1. (LO4, LO3)
3. Identify the relationship between the sums of the current entry any
junction of an electric circuit and the current leaving that junction
according to KCL. (LO4, LO3)
4. Verify experimentally the relationship found in objective 3. (LO4, LO3)
5. Differentiate between the series and parallel circuits based on the total
current flow and total voltage drop. (LO4, LO3)
CONTENT
9.0 INTRODUCTION
An electrical circuit is any continuous path or array of paths along which
current may flow. A circuit usually contains a battery or other sources of EMF
to create the current. Without a source of energy to drive the circuit no
current will flow. Between the terminals of our power source can be any
combination of elements through which the electrons may pass; anything
from a single wire to a complicated collection of wires, tubes, transistors and
circuit elements.
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Whatever the elements that makes up the circuit there are some simple rules
that must be obeyed. Two of these rules are Kirchhoff’s laws regarding
current and voltage. This experiment aims to provide an understanding in
Kirchhoff’s laws and to see the correlation between Kirchhoff’s laws and
series and parallel circuits.
Figure 9.1
For a series circuit the total equivalent resistance, Req, is given as:
The second type of circuit is parallel circuit. Resistor are said to be in parallel
when they are connected at both ends, such that the potential difference
applied across the combination is the same as the potential difference
applied across an individual resistor. The current through each resistor
depends on the resistor value. The current has more than one path available,
and takes all available paths. Figure 9.2 shows the resistor connected in
parallel.
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Figure 9.2
1 1 1 1
Req R1 R2 R3
Example 1: Write the KCL equation for the principal node shown in Figure
9.3.
Figure 9.3
i1 – i2 + i3 – i4 + i5 = 0
i1 + i3 + i5 = i2 + i4
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Kirchhoff Voltage Law (KVL)
Kirchhoff voltage law states that the algebraic sum of the voltages around
any closed path in a circuit is identically zero for all time. The algebraic sum
of voltage is totally dependent of the voltage polarity encountered along the
closed path.
Example 2: Write the KVL equation for the circuit shown in Figure 9.4.
Figure 9.4
-V1 + v 2 + v 3 – V4 + v 5 = 0
-V1 + iR1 + iR2 – V4 + iR5 = 0
V1 + V4 = i (R1 + R2+ R5)
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9.3 LIST OF EQUIPMENT
a. Multimeter
b. Resistors (2.2kΩ, 4.7kΩ and 5.6kΩ)
c. DC power supply
d. Wire
e. Protoboard/Breadboard
Figure 9.5
c. Using the multimeter, measure the node voltages VA, VB and VC with
respect to ground.
d. Measure the current IA, IB and IC.
e. Record all your measured data in Table 9.1.
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Task 2: Kirchhoff Current Law (KCL) and Parallel Circuit
a. Build the circuit as shown in Figure 9.6.
5.6KΩ
Figure 9.6
9.5 ACTIVITIES
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Compare the total voltage drop across resistors with the supply voltage.
Next, compare the current values IA, IB and IC. Write down your answer
summarizing these two comparisons.
Compare these two voltage values: VB and VB+VC. Then, compare all current
values.
b. From Figure 9.7 above, find current, I3 flowing through resistor 1.2kΩ.
SHOW ALL CALCULATION STEPS.
510Ω 100Ω
25V 1.2kΩ 120Ω
Figure 9.7
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9.5.3 CONCLUSION (5%)
Write a conclusion to reflect your comprehension in this lab session.
9.6 REFERENCES
a. Boylestad, R. (2010). Introductory Circuit Analysis (12th ed). Upper
Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International. Call number: TK454
.B69 2010.
b. Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky L. (2006). Electronic Devices and Curcuit
Theory (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Call number:
TK7867 .B69 2006.
c. Ralph, J. S. Penterjemah: Abd Rahman Ramli, Rahman Wagiman,
Shahbudin Shaari (1995). Elektronik: Litar dan Peranti. DBP.
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TOPIC 10
SUPERPOSITION
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this topic, the students will be able to:
1. Verify experimentally the superposition method. (LO4, LO3)
2. Calculate the circuit with two voltage supplies by using the
superposition method. (LO4, LO3)
CONTENT
10.0 INTRODUCTION
The superposition theorem for electrical circuits states that for a linear
system the response (Voltage or Current) in any branch of a bilateral linear
circuit having more than one independent source equals the algebraic sum of
the responses caused by each independent source acting alone, while all
other independent sources are replaced by their internal impedances.
Another point that should be considered is that superposition only works for
voltage and current but not power. In other words the sum of the powers is
not the real consumed power. To calculate power we should first use
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superposition to find both current and voltage of that linear element and then
calculate sum of the multiplied voltages and currents respectively.
Step1. Take one voltage source at a time and replace each of the other
voltage sources with a short circuit. (A short circuit represents zero
resistance).
Step2. Determine the current or voltage that you need just as if there were
only that one source in the circuit.
Step4. To find the actual current or voltage, add or subtract the currents or
voltages due to the individual sources. Add if the currents are in the
same direction or if the voltages are of the same polarity. Subtract if
the currents are in the opposite direction or the voltages are of
opposite polarities.
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10.2 PRELAB (10%)
There are several methods that can be employed when analysing the
electrical circuit such as KVL and KCL. This time you are required to find the
information on other analysis methods and they are as follow:-
1. BRANCH CURRENT METHOD
2. MESH CURRENT METHOD
3. NODE-VOLTAGE METHOD
Next, study the superposition theorem and make a short note on it.
Figure 10.1
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b. Construct the circuit in Figure 10.2. Measure V1, V2, V3, I1, I2 and I3.
Fill in the Table 10.1.
+ - + -
Figure 10.2
c. Sum up the total voltage obtained in step 1 and 2 and fill in the Table
10.1.
d. Construct the circuit in Figure 10.3 below. Measure V1, V2, V3, I1, I2
and I3. Record your readings in Table 10.1.
Figure 10.3
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10.5 ACTIVITIES
Table 10.1
V1 V2 V3 I1 I2 I3
A+B
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10.5.3 CONCLUSION (10%)
Write a conclusion to reflect your comprehension in this lab session.
10.6 REFERENCES
a. Boylestad, R. (2010). Introductory Circuit Analysis (12th ed). Upper
Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International. Call number: TK454
.B69 2010.
b. Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky L. (2006). Electronic Devices and Curcuit
Theory (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Call number:
TK7867 .B69 2006.
c. Ralph, J. S. Penterjemah: Abd Rahman Ramli, Rahman Wagiman,
Shahbudin Shaari (1995). Elektronik: Litar dan Peranti. DBP.
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TOPIC 11
THEVENIN THEOREM
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this topic, the students will be able to:
1. Verify the theory of Thevenin’s Theorem experimentally. (LO4, LO3)
2. Investigate the condition for maximum power transfer to occur. (LO4,
LO3)
CONTENT
11.0 INTRODUCTION
Thevenin’s theorem is a popular theorem, used often for analysis of
electronic circuits. Its theoretical value is due to the insight it offers about the
circuit. This theorem states that a linear circuit containing one or more
sources and other linear elements can be represented by a voltage source
and a resistance. Using this theorem, a model of the circuit can be developed
based on its output characteristic.
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Figure 11.1
Let us determine the current IL through the resistor RL. The first step is to
remove the RL, giving us the circuit as in Figure 11.2.
Figure 11.2
The Thevenin’s voltage, VTh, is the voltage across the open circuit terminal
AB;
R2
VTh VS
R1 R2
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Figure 11.3
Figure 11.4
To find the current IL, in the RL, insert RL across the terminal AB as in Figure
11.5.
Figure 11.5
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VTh
Load current IL is given as IL
RTh RL
Figure 11.6
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11.4 EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
Task 1: To verify the Thevenin’s equivalent circuit experimentally
Figure 11.7
d. RTH=____________KΩ
Task 2: To determine the load current, IL and power, PL for load resistor,
RL
Connect the circuit in Figure 11.7 with the same values of VS and R1 to R3.
Change the resistance of the variable RL given in Table 11.1.
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11.5 ACTIVITIES
Task 2
a. Experimentally Measure and record the values of current through the
resistor RL (IL) and voltage across the resistor RL (VL).
Table 11.1
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b. From the data in Table 11.1, draw graph for the VL vs. IL and PL vs.
RL.
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(IL). Use both values IL and VL to calculate power on load (RL). Record
all data in Table 11.2.
e. Repeat Step d for all values of RL given in Table 11.2.
Table 11.2
Measured Calculated
Resistance Current Voltage Power
RL (kΩ) IL (mA) VL (V) PL = VLIL (W)
0
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
f. From the data in Table 11.2, draw graph for VL and PL.
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11.5.2 QUESTION & DISCUSSION (35%)
a. Compare and discuss result of experimental (Table 11.1/Graph) and
theoretical (Table 11.2/Graph).
b. Construct the Thevenin equivalent circuit calculated in step c (Task 1).
c. What can you conclude on the relationship between Thevenin’s
theorem and maximum power transfer?
11.6 REFERENCES
a. Boylestad, R. (2010). Introductory Circuit Analysis (12th ed). Upper
Saddle River, N.J.: Prentice-Hall International. Call number: TK454
.B69 2010.
b. Boylestad, R. and Nashelsky L. (2006). Electronic Devices and Curcuit
Theory (9th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Call number:
TK7867 .B69 2006.
c. Ralph, J. S. Penterjemah: Abd Rahman Ramli, Rahman Wagiman,
Shahbudin Shaari (1995). Elektronik: Litar dan Peranti. DBP.
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APPENDIX A
Figure A-1
F
C
E B
D A
Figure A-2
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Common controls and indicators of DC power supply are shown in Figure A-
2 and defined according to the group A-F. The main function of each group is
as follows:
1. Before connecting the power supply to any circuit or device, the power
supply must be switched OFF and all controls are at minimum setting.
2. Connect the positive terminal of circuit to the positive terminal of power
supply.
3. Connect the negative terminal of circuit to the negative terminal of
power supply.
4. A complete connection of power supply is shown in Figure A-3.
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Figure A-3
5. Observe for proper polarity. Circuit that is not equipped with reverse
polarity protection can be damaged if not connected properly to power
supply. Use colour coded leads to avoid improper connection such as
red leads for positive terminal and black leads for negative terminal.
6. Switch ON the power supply if all connections are complete.
Figure B-1
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VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT:
1. To measure DC voltage, first move the selector switch to DC VOLTS
or indicated by letter V and straight line over the dashed line.
2. Connect the meter leads across a component to be measured as in
Figure B-2. If the red leads is connected to higher voltage terminal,
the reading is positive, otherwise the reading is negative.
3. The DMM have the autoranging feature that select the optimum range
automatically for display the reading. The range is the maximum
voltage that can be displayed with particular setting.
4. AC voltage measurement process is the same as DC voltage except
that you have to ensure the select switch is in AC mode.
5. Since AC values are between positive and negative values, DMM will
display the reading in positive. The reading of DMM for AC voltage is
actually its root-mean-square (rms) value.
Figure B-2
CURRENT MEASUREMENT
1. To measure the current, move the selector switch to either DC or AC
function, depending on the circuit you are measuring.
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2. As in ammeter, the leads of DMM must be connected in series (in-line)
with the circuit under test. Never connect the leads in series with the
circuit when the power supply is still ON. The appropriate way is to
turn the power OFF, break the circuit, connect DMM in series and
finally turn the power ON. This procedure is illustrated in Figure B-3.
3. If you are measuring AC current, the rms value will be displayed.
4. To measure an unknown current, start with the highest range of scale
in order to protect the DMM from damage.
Figure B-3
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3. The mode can also be used for continuity test. An audible ‘beep’
indicates a conducting path between the probes and this is useful to
check test for shorted and open paths on circuit boards.
Figure B-4
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APPENDIX B: BORANG PENILAIAN MODUL/MODULE SURVEY FORM
Skala/Scale:
1 – Sangat Tidak Setuju/Strongly Disagree
2 – Tidak Setuju/Not Agree
3 – Tidak Pasti/Not Sure
4 – Setuju/ Agree
5 – Sangat Setuju/Strongly Agree
Skala/Scale
A Format Modul/Module Format
1-5
Reka bentuk grafik kulit hadapan, belakang dan tulang modul bersesuaian dan
A1
menarik /Module front, back and bone cover is appropriate and interesting.
Saiz modul adalah sesuai dengan keperluan/The size of the module is
A2
appropriate to the needs.
Font jenis Arial 12 dan jarak baris 1.5 memudahkan bacaan/Arial 12 Font and 1.5
A3
line spacing facilitate the readings.
A4 Ketebalan modul adalah memadai/ The thickness of the module is sufficient.
Kualiti Penjilidan modul adalah bermutu./ The module binding condition is very
A5
quality.
Skala/Scale
B Kandungan Modul/ Contents of the Module
1-5