Ex. No.

: 3 Date: 1|02|2024
Resonance in a Series RLC Circuit using
AC Parametric Sweep Analysis

Aim:
To identify the resonance frequency of the given series RLC circuit using AC Parametric Sweep
Analysis in PSPICE software.

Software / Tool required:

ORCAD / Capture CIS : AC Voltage Source – VAC
Resistor – R
Inductor – L
Capacitor – C
Ground (GND) – 0 (zero)

Simulation Settings: Analysis Type – AC Sweep/General/Logarithmic

Circuit Diagram:

Forumula Used:

XL = XC
2𝛱fL = 1/2f𝛱L

f = 1/2𝛱√𝐿𝐶
P = I2R

Theory:
In a series RLC circuit there becomes a frequency point were the inductive reactance of the
inductor becomes equal in value to the capacitive reactance of the capacitor. In other words,
XL = XC. The point at which this occurs is called the Resonant Frequency point, ( ƒr ) of the
circuit, and as we are analysing a series RLC circuit this resonance frequency produces a Series
Resonance.

In a series RLC circuit there becomes a frequency point were the inductive reactance of the
inductor becomes equal in value to the capacitive reactance of the capacitor. In other words,
XL = XC. The point at which this occurs is called the Resonant Frequency point, ( ƒr ) of the
circuit, and as we are analysing a series RLC circuit this resonance frequency produces a Series
Resonance.

Photograph of practical circuit done in the lab:

Manual Calculations:
Procedure:
1. Create the given circuit diagram in new project file using the general procedure.
2. Replace the default component and source values as per given circuit diagram.
3. Create New Simulation Profile and select AC Sweep / General/ Logarithmic/ Decade.
4. Give the start frequency 10 and end value as per your choice with corresponding
increment rates and press OK.
5. Select the voltage differential marker and connect across inductor, and capacitor.
6. Select the current marker and place near to any element in the circuit.
7. Run the simulation and observe the current variation in the circuit and voltage variation
across L and C.
8. In simulation output, select toggle cursor, cursor peak and mark label for showing the peak
value.
9. Compare the simulated results with solved values.
RESULTS:
Manual Calculation Software Calculation

P = 1000W = 1KW P = 1KW

I = 10A I = 10A