Circuit Analysis – Week #4 Lab

RLC Circuits in Multisim

This week’s lab is based on the application of circuit analysis techniques to evaluate an RLC
circuit in Multisim.
1. The switch in the circuit below has been open a long time before closing a t=0. Find
iL(t) for t ≥ 0 through the 20mH inductor.

Calculated Measured
-
iL(0 )
iL(∞)
iL(t) for t ≥ 0
ωo

3. Construct the circuit above in Multisim.

a. Run simulation to measure the current through the inductor (Use 5% tolerances
for each of the resistors)
b. Take the screen capture for the measurements for your measurements.
4. Answer the following questions:
a. Are the measured values same as calculated values? If not, explain why they are
different?
b. What is the Neper frequency, αo , of the circuit?
5. Create a new word document called “Lab4_StudentID.docx” with your GID substituted
into the file name.
6. Save the analysis from step 2 and simulation results from step 3 along with the table and
screen captures of all the measurements. Make sure to answer the questions in step 4.
7. Upload file “Lab4_StudentID”.
Rules for lab submissions:

1. The lab document must be a Word document. PDF files are NOT accepted.
2. All screenshots must be included.
3. All screenshots must include the Multisim time stamp.
4. Any and all Multisim files must be submitted.
5. Any equations used must be typed in Word. Copy and paste of equations from
outside sources is prohibited.
6. No graphics are allowed in the Word document other than screenshots of
circuits from Multisim with the time stamp.
7. The lab template should be used. Specifically, it is brought to your attention that
a summary MUST be provided explaining the results of the labs, the relationship
of the results to expected results, and any challenges encountered.
8. All resistors in must be have a tolerance of at least 5% set. Thus, your
measured values should NOT be exactly equal to your calculated values.

Any violation of the submission rules above will result in a grade of 1.

Lab 4
Grading Rubrics

Demonstrate understanding of RLC Circuits and their functionality 10 points

Analyze the circuit to calculate current iL(t) 20 points

Circuit design in Multisim 5 points

Measurement of current in Multisim 30 points

Use of resistor tolerances 5 points

Answer to the questions 20 points

Lab Report (includes table, measurement with proper units, screenshots, APA
10 points
guidelines)

100
Total
points