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ECE 434 Lab Manual
Table Of Contents
Spring 2006
Student TA
Page Experiment Date Signature Signature
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Experiment 1: The Cascode Amplifier
Vcc
12V
RC 4k
R1 18k 1u
C1
2N2222
10u
R2 4k RL 2k
0 2N2222
4k 1u 0
Vsmall R3 8k RE 3.3k
10u
1. Measure the DC operating point of each transistor and compare your results with
the calculated values.
2. At a frequency of 5 KHz, measure the voltage gain, the input and the output
resistance and compare your results with the theoretical values. Calculate the
power gain from both experimental and theoretical values.
3. Find the maximum peak-to-peak output voltage swing (i.e. the maximum swing
without distortion).
4. Measure the frequency response of the circuit and comment on the change
observed in comparison with a single stage common-emitter amplifier.
5. Simulate the circuit using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained
in the previous parts.
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Experiment 2: The Differential Amplifier
15V
RL RL
Vo 1 Vo 2
Ri Ri
2N2222 2N2222 R1
1k 1k
2N2222
Vi 1 Vi 2
R2
RE 1.5k
0 0
RE 15V 0
Figure 2: Constant
Current Source
15V
1. Calculate the resistor values so that the Q points of the transistors are at 8 volts
and 3 milliamps.
2. Set Vi2 equal to zero volts. Measure and plot the DC transfer characteristics of Vi1
versus the two outputs. (Vary Vi1 from -1V to 1V in small increments)
5. Replace RE and adjoining voltage source with the circuit found in Figure 2.
Calculate resistor values that will give the same operating points. Repeat steps 3,
4, and 5.
6. Simulate both circuits using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those
obtained in the previous parts.
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Experiment 3: Active Filters I
C1
1n
R2 10k
R1
. 12V
-
10k
RG 600 .
LM 741 RL 1k
+
.
R3 4.7k
-12V
VS
0 0 0 0
This filter uses a capacitor and a resistor connected in parallel in the feedback path of an
inverting amplifier. When the frequency is low, the reactance of the capacitor is very
large; so the gain is approximately unity. At high frequencies, however, the reactance is
small, and the feedback impedence is small. This causes a small gain. This filter is a
single pole filter because there is only one pole in the transfer function of the filter, which
is created by the RC pair.
The corner frequency of the filter is given by:
1
fc =
2πRC
Since the corner frequency is defined as the frequency where the gain is .707 (3dB), the
reactance of the capacitor must be equal to the value of the resistor. Note that the roll-off
for the single pole filter is 6 dB per octave (equal to 20 dB per decade).
5
0
12V
C1
.
-
20n
R1 R2 .
LM 741
+
.
10k
10k
RG 600 RL 1k
C2 10n
VS - 12V
0 0 0 0
It is called a two pole filter because there are two poles in the transfer function as
a result of having tow RC pairs. Since there are two poles, the roll-off after the corner
frequency will be 12 dB per octave, or 40 dB per decade. Thus, the two pole filter is a
better approximation to the ideal filter. In this case, the corner frequency is given by the
following equation:
1
fc =
2π R1 R2 C1C 2
R2
High Pass Filters
10k
0
12Vdc
R1 C1
.
-
10k 20n
.
RG 600 LM 741
+
.
RL 1k
R3 10k
VS
-12Vdc
0 0 0 0
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The high pass filter attenuates the low frequencies below the corner frequency and passes
the high frequencies above the corner frequency. The effect is just the opposite of the
low pass filter and its response is the symmetric of the low pass response about the
vertical axis passing through the corner frequency. Again there are single pole and two
pole high pass filters (as shown in Figures 3 and 4 respectively). The formulas for the
critical and corner frequencies are the same as those given for the low pass filter. Of
course, the roll-off is 6 dB per octave for a single pole filter and 12 dB per octave in a
two pole filter.
R1
4.7k 0
12V
C1
.
-
10n C2 10n
.
RG 600 LM 741
+
.
R2 10k
RL 1k
-12V
VS
0 0 0 0
Procedure
5. Repeat the steps above for the filters shown in Figures 2,3, and 4. For the two
pole filters monitor the 12 dB per octave (or 40 dB per decade slope).
7. Simulate all circuits using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those
obtained in the previous parts.
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Experiment 4: Active Filters II
R6
100k
R1 R2
6.8k 6.8k
R3 C3 20n
10k
C1 C2 0
10n 10n
12Vdc
R4
.
-
10k
.
LM 741
+ RL 1k
.
RG 600
R5 5.6k
VS
-12Vdc
0 0 0 0
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Cascaded Band Pass Filters
Cascading the two pole low pass and high pass filters provides a band pass filter
which has a broad frequency selection capability, a flat response in the pass band (unity
gain), and a roll-off on both the high and low end of the pass band which, theoretically, is
40 dB per octave (refer to Figure 2).
R1
10k 0 0
C11
1n
12V 12V
C1
.
-
.
- R11 R22
10n .
C2
20n . LM 741
10k 10k +
LM 741
.
RG 600 +
.
RL 1k
C22 500p
R2
VS 10k
-12V
-12V
0 0 0 0 0 0
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R9 10k
R10
C1
4.7k
20n
C2
R2 R5
20n
10k 100k
0 0 0
R7
.
R1 -
.
-
.
- 10k .
R4
10k . LM 741
. LM 741 +
.
10k +
RG 600 LM 741
.
+
.
RL
R8 10k -12V
VS R6 10k -12V 1k
R3 4.7k -12V
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
R5
12V
R1 100k R2
.
6.8k 6.8k -
C1 C2 .
LM 741
+
.
0 0 0 0 0
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Procedure
1.
1.1. Build the “Twin T” band pass filter shown in Figure 1.
1.2. Measure the center frequency using a 100 mV peak-to-peak input signal.
1.3. Measure the voltage gain at the center frequency and verify by:
R
AV = 6
R4
1.4. Measure the bandwidth of the filter ( Bw = f H − f L ) and verify the result by using
f
Bw ≈ c where Q = AV .
Q
1.5. Plot the frequency response.
2.
2.1. Build the cascaded band pass filter shown in Figure 2.
2.2. Using a 1 V peak-to-peak input signal, measure the low and high cutoff
frequencies and find the bandwidth.
2.3. Plot the frequency response.
3.
3.1. Build the state variable band pass filter shown in Figure 3.
3.2. Measure the center frequency using a 100 mV peak-to-peak input signal. Adjust
resistor R9 so that the center frequency is at the theoretical value.
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3.3. Measure the bandwidth and verify your result by Bw ≈
2π R5C1
3.4. Plot the frequency response.
4.
4.1. Build the band reject filter shown in Figure 4.
4.2. Using a 1 V peak-to-peak input signal, measure the center frequency.
4.3. Plot the frequency response.
5. Simulate all circuits using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained in
the previous parts.
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Experiment 5: Fiber Optic Communications
Background:
There are many methods for transmitting a sequence of bits. Each bit is mapped to
one of two allowed values for the amplitude ( e.g. +5V and 0V), phase ( e.g., 0 degrees or
180 degrees), or frequency of the transmitted signal. These digital modulation methods
are known as amplitude shift keying (ASK), phase shift keying (PSK), and frequency
shift keying (FSK), respectively. The receiver observes the signal and makes a decision
which bit (0 or 1) was transmitted. Systems operating in this way require tight
synchronization between the transmitter and receiver. Both transmitter and receiver must
agree when the transmission of a specific bit transmission begins and ends. For the
purposes of this experiment, synchronization is difficult to achieve. Instead we resort to
using an alternative modulation method that is self-synchronizing.
Pulse width modulation (PWM) maps bits to long or short pulses. There is a pause
between each pulse that signals the beginning and end of bits. Therefore, the receiver can
deduce the bit timing very easily from the observed signal itself. For this experiment, we
let a O-bit be transmitted as a short pulse and a 1-bit is transmitted as a long (wide) pulse.
Long pulses should be approximately three times as long as a short pulse. Using pulse
width modulation you will be able to operate the transmitter manually and also decode
the received signal manually. Hence, you get (literally) hands-on experience how a digital
transmitter and receiver work.
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Part 1: Building the Fiber Optical Communication System circuits
Important note: You will not use the printed circuit boards in your kit as the circuit
requires some modifications to ensure reliable operation.
Procedure:
1. Study the instructional booklet. You are expected to be familiar with the theory of
the operation of the kit as described in the booklet before you come to the lab.
2. Set up the transmitter circuit as shown in Figure 9 of the booklet.
3. Verify the operation of the transmitter circuit by observing the voltage at test
point TP 1 with input EN equal to 0 and input EXT varied between 0 and 1. Then
measure the voltage across the LED (IF-E96). Make a note of your expected
results compared with your actual measurements.
4. Prepare and connect the optical fiber according to the instructions on page 5 of the
booklet.
5. Set up the receiver circuit (preferably on a second board) according to the diagram
below.
5V
0
1k
TP2
DATA
Q2
Q1
IF-D92 4093
Q2N3904
1k
TP3
6. You will have to tune the biasing resistor between the two transistors. What is the
purpose of that transistor and what voltage should you expect to observe between
the base and emitter of the second transistor, i.e., across the lower half of the
potentiometer?
• To tune the circuit, you should adjust the potentiometer such that you
observe the proper switching behavior in your receiver, in other words,
monitor both the EXT input of the transmitter (set EN equal to 0) and
the DATA output of the receiver and adjust the potentiometer until both
are equal.
• Measure the DC voltage across the base-emitter junction of the second
transistor.
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7. The remaining measurements are intended to assess the performance limits of this
circuit. For this purpose, connect a square wave signal generator to the EXT input
of the circuit (EN remains equal to 0). Make sure the signal generator produces
TTL levels! Throughout, observe signals at test points TP 1 (transmitter) and TP 3
(receiver) on the oscilloscope.
8. Begin with a frequency of 1 KHz. Compare the two signals. Observe the effect
when adjusting the biasing potentiometer. Fine-tune the potentiometer to make the
two signals as similar as possible. Sketch the two signals and accurately measure
and indicate the observed voltage levels as well as the delay between the two
signals.
Procedure:
l. In the circuit from the previous experiment, connect the EXT input of the
transmitter to one of the toggle switches (labeled A/A with overbar). Connect the
DATA output to one of the LEDs. Verify that you can switch the DATA output
via the EXT toggle switch. If necessary, correct the EN input.
2. Take a short text message (5-10 characters, e.g., your name or the name of your
dog) and convert it into a sequence of bits. Use the Morse code table below for
encoding. Dots denote short pulse and dashes stand for long pulses. If the duration
of a dot is taken to be one unit, then that of a dash is three units. The space
between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three
units and between words seven units.
3. While you are transmitting the resulting Morse code sequence using pulse width
modulation, your lab partner should observe the DATA LED and convert his
observation into a text message. Did any errors occur?
4. The partner who operated the receiver should observe the DATA LED and
convert his observation into a text message. Did any errors occur?
5. Repeat parts 2 through 4 with reversed roles.
A .- H …. P .--. W .--
B -… I .. Q --.- X -..-
C -.-. J .--- R .-. Y -.--
D -.. K -.- S … Z --..
E . L .-.. T -
F ..-. M -- U ..-
G --. O --- V …-
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Experiment 6: Oscillators
12V
R1 47k RC 6.8k 0
C C C
Q2
R R
3.9k 3.9k
2N2222
0 0
R2 6.8k RE 1k CE
10u
R3
0
560
1 1
f = *
2π RC RC
6+4
R
5. Repeat the above experiment for C = 1 nF.
6. Simulate both circuit configurations using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results
with those obtained in the previous parts.
Questions:
1. Why is the value of R2 not equal to that of R?
2. How does the emitter bypass capacitor affect the output?
3. What happens when one of the capacitors in the feedback network has a different
value than the others? Thoroughly explain the reason for it.
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Part 2: Wein Bridge Oscillator
12V
0
1k
470
22k
82k
2N2222
2N2222
10n 18k
3.9k 1.5k
C 0 R
10n
15k
1. Build the correct circuit and do not power it up until you have made certain that
all connections are complete and correct.
6. Simulate the circuit using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained
in the previous parts.
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Experiment 7: Voltage-Shunt Feedback Amplifier
15V
RL
0 RF
R1
2N2222
VS
0 0
1. Design the circuit so that the transistor operates with VCE equal to 6 volts and IC
equal to 1 mA. Neglect the base current in the design of the input circuit and
assume:
R f + R1 = 100 Kohms
2. Measure the voltage gain. Explain any discrepancy from the theoretical value.
4. Measure the input and output resistances and compare them with the theoretical
values.
5. Simulate the circuit using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained
in the previous parts.
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Experiment 8: Series-Shunt Feedback Amplifier
10.7V
R3 20k
Q3
2N2222
Rs Q1 Q2 R2
10k 9k
2N2222 2N2222
Vsmall RL 2k
0 1mA R1 1k 5mA 0
0 0 0
1. Design the two current sources and construct the circuit shown above in Figure 1.
2. Using a small input signal measure the voltage gain of each stage, the total
voltage gain, the input resistance, and the output resistance
5. Simulate the circuit using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained
in the previous parts.
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Experiment 9: IC555 Timer For Monostable and Astable Operation
Monostable Operation:
In this case the timer functions as a one-shot. The external capacitor C is initially
held discharged by a transistor inside the timer. Upon application of a negative trigger
pulse of less than 1/3 Vcc to pin 2, the internal flip flop is set. This both releases the short
circuit across the capacitor and drives the output high.
The voltage across the capacitor increases exponentially for a period of
t = 1.1Ra C1 at the end of which time the voltage equals 2/3 Vcc. The comparator then
resets the internal flip flop, which in turn discharges the capacitor and drives the output to
its low state.
0
+5 to 15 V
Ra
50
4
8
Vcc
Reset
7
Discharge
6
2 Threshold
Trigger
3 5
Out CV C
.
1M LM555
1
0.1u
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Astable Operation:
If the circuit is connected as shown in Figure 2 (pins 2 and 6 shorted), it will
trigger itself and free run as a multi-vibrator. The external capacitor C charges through
Ra+Rb, and discharges through Rb only. Thus the duty cycle may be precisely set by the
ratio of these two resistors. In this mode, the charge and discharge times, and therefore
the frequency are independent of the supply voltage.
0
+5 to 15 V
Ra
50
4
8
Vcc
Reset
7
Discharge
Rb
2
Trigger 6
3 Threshold 5
Out CV
.
1M LM555
1
C
0.1u
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Additional Experiments
These experiments will be used at the T.A.’s discretion. They could be used as a
regular experiment, as a midterm or final exam, or just for practice.
12V
100k 2.2k 2.2k 0
120k
10u
10u
2N2222
2N2222
10u
30k
VS 1.5k 22u
51k 1.5k 22u
200
200
10u
0 0
0 0 2k
1. Construct the circuit without the 2kΩ/10μF feedback network and measure the
DC operating point of each transistor.
2. Using a small input signal (at f = 5 KHz ) measure the voltage gain of each stage,
the total voltage gain, the input resistance, and the output resistance
4. Connect the feedback network to the circuit and repeat steps 2 and 3.
6. Simulate the circuit using Pspice. Compare the Pspice results with those obtained
in the previous parts.
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Additional Experiment 2: Voltage Comparators
Summary of Features:
1. Operates from a single 5V supply
2. Input current 150 nA max
3. Offset current 20 nA max
4. Differential input voltage range ±30V
5. Power consumption is 135 mW at ±15V
Experiment Procedure:
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15V
0
8
R1
2
.
+
2k
LM311 7
Vin .
Internally Shorted
3 1
- .
.
4
-
6
R3 LM310N .
3
+
+ 10k
R2
C1
1.5n
1000k
15V
0 0
0
R2
3k
5V
0 R1 3k
8
5
2 6
.
.
+ .
Vin LM311 7 To MOS
.
3 1 R3 10k
Logic
- .
.
4
0 -10V -10V 0
0 0 0
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