1st week
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Topics:
Introduction
of the instructional personnel and student body
Introduction
to the laboratory space
Introduction
to the laboratory / experimental study.
The
laboratory apparatus.
The
laboratory Rules.
The
laboratory Notebook.
Must
be bound, pages should be numbered, and table of context must be
provided (leave the first three pages blank)
For
every experiment enter:
title
name
of participants or witnesses
work
to be done
preliminary
work done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)
work
done (Calculations, measurements, graphs)
comments
related with the experiment
conclusions
(comparison with expected results, new discovery, etc)
Presentation
of experimental data
Numerical
calculations. Significant figures.
Statistical
study of data
Collection of data
Fitting data
to curve
Scales
(Lin-Lin, Lin-Log, Log-Log)
Error bars on
data points
Computer
programmes that fit data (2D Curve, 3D Curve, Sigma Plot)
Computer
algebra systems (Mathematica, Matlab, MathCAD, etc.)
Automatic
collection of data (LabView)
Organization
of a report
Preparation
(Analytical, Simulation)
Experimental
study and evaluation
Further
work, Comments
Report
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2nd
week
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Experiment:
Simulation
of electrical signals using a simulator (SPICE)
Generation
of electrical signals using electronic equipment
Voltage
source
Current
source
Analytical
formulation:
Write
the equation of a signal given its graph.
Write
a number of points that represent a signal given its graph. (sampling)
Plot
a signal given collected data.
Plot
a signal given its equation.
Simulation:
Use
a computer algebra system to plot an equation
Use
a computer algebra system to plot data
Use
Spice to simulate a signal.
Experimental
investigation:
Use
a generator an an oscilloscope to visualize the available signals by a
generator.
Use
a "meter" to measure the available signals by the generator.
Results:
Report:
Prepare
a professional report.
The
report must be self contained.
References:
Due
date:
One
week later.
Additional Material:
Graph
Paper Printer is a software application
Altium
Protel
SPICE.COM
Intusoft
etc.
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3rd week
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Experiment:
Operation of Analog Instruments
and Basic Measurements
Digital Multimeter
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Operation of the Digital Instruments and Basic Measurements
Digital Multimeter
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Methods of Measurement
Purpose
Function Generator
DC Power Supply
Oscilloscope
Experiment - DC Measurements
Experiment - Resistance Measurement
Graphite Resistor
Experiment - Measuring the Resistance of Your Body
Experiment - Current and Ohm's Law
Experiment - Ideal vs. Practical Voltmeter and Ammeter
Experiment - Measurement of Time Varying Sources
Questions to be Answered
Analysis
and Synthesis of voltage divider
Analysis
and Synthesis of current divider
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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4th week
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Experiment:
Single
element circuits: R, C, L.
Equivalent circuits.
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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5th week
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Experiment:
1st
order circuits: R-C, R-L
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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6th week
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Experiment:
2nd
order circuits: R-C-L
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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7th week
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Experiment:
Ohm's Law - Kirchhoff's Laws
Basic Instrumentation
Purpose
Prototyping a Circuit
Using the Breadboard
Using the Multimeter as a Voltmeter
Voltage Divider with Moderate-Valued Resistors
Voltage Divider with Large-Valued Resistors
Using the Multimeter as an Ammeter
Current Divider with Moderate-Valued Resistors
Current Divider with Small-Valued Resistors
PSpice
Questions to be answered
Fourier
Analysis
Fourier
Synthesis
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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8th week
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Experiment:
Bode
Plots
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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9th week
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Experiment:
Operational Amplifiers
Purpose
Operational Amplifier
Op Amp Symbol
Op Amp Configuration
Inverting Amplifier
Non-inverting Op Amp
Op Amp as a Comparator
Experimental Procedure
Power supply
Inverting Amplifier
Non-Inverting Amplifier
Comparator
Project Procedure (To Be Done on Project Board)
PSpice
Questions
Exploring the Servomotor Controller Circuit
Purpose
Servomotor
Components of the Servomotor Controller Circuit
555 Timer
J-K Flip Flop
Comparator 1: Used as a Level Shifter
Integrator
Comparator 2
Experimental Procedure
Setup
Black Box: Input and Output
Signal Analysis
PSpice
Questions
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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10th week
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Experiment:
Diode Theory
Basic Diode Theory
Physical Diode Theory
Measuring the I-V Characteristic of a Diode
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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11th week
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Experiment:
Theorems of Electric
Networks
Thevenin's Theorem
Norton's Theorem
Maximum Power
Transfer
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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12th week
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Experiment:
Frequency Response of Filter Circuits
Purpose
Frequency Domain Representation
Reasons for Frequency Response Analysis
Filters
Frequency Response
LabVIEW and the Frequency Response Virtual Instrument (VI)
LabVIEW Software Overview
Frequency Response Virtual Instrument
Initial Test of the Frequency Response VI
Initial Test Procedure
Frequency Response of an RC Lowpass Filter
Derivation of the Frequency Response
Measurement of the Frequency Response
Frequency Response of a Bandpass Filter
(BPF)
Derivation of the Frequency Response
Measurement of the Frequency Response
PSpice
Lowpass Filter Circuit
Bandpass Filter Circuit
Questions
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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13th week
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Experiment:
Assembly of the Transmitter and Receiver Circuits
Purpose
Soldering
Construction of the Transmitter Circuit
Soldering leads to the switch
LED Current Limiter Design
Winding the Transmit and Receive Coils
Rectifier and Smoothing Circuit
Testing the Transmitter-Receiver System
Purpose
Review of the Transmitter-Receiver System
Procedure for Measuring the I-V Characteristic of the LED
Testing the LED Indicator Circuit
Testing the Transmitter and Receiver
Questions to be Answered
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Experimental
investigation:
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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14th week
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Experiment:
System Integration and Testing
Purpose
GFCI Demonstration
Integrating the Amplifier
Connecting the Circuits
Measuring the Output of the Amplifier
The Servo Controller
Questions
Analytical
formulation:
Simulation:
Experimental
investigation:
Computer
Aided Analysis and Synthesis using an Electronic Circuit Simulator.
Results:
Report:
References:
Due
date:
Additional Material:
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15th week
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Presentation
of studies:
Review
From the past
to the present and to the future
Discussion on
the course
Evaluation of
the course
Evaluation of
the instructor |
16th week
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Final
examination
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