Module 8 Lab (2)

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Module 8 Lab: Basic Active Filters INTRODUCTION. – In this laboratory experience you will analyze three times of basic active filters: Low-pass, High-pass, and Band-pass filters. Further, you will become proficient with using a new instrument that automatically generates the magnitude and phase of the transfer function for a given circuit. PROCEDURE 1.- Low Pass Filter 1.1 Build the low-pass filter circuit shown in Figure 8-1 Figure 8- 1: Low-pass filter 1.2 Calculate the expected cut off frequency for this filter. Note that this is just a simple RC circuit and therefore you can use the most basic equation. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 1
Calculate f = 1.3 Connect Channel A of the Oscilloscope to the input signal and Channel B to Vout. Ensure that both channels of the Oscilloscope are coupled in DC. 1.4 Select an amplitude for the input signal that will not distort or clip the output signal 1.5 You will now measure the gain of the circuit (Av = Vout / Vin) for signals at different frequencies. Complete the table below for each frequency: Frequenc y 100 Hz 500 Hz 1 k Hz 5 kHz 10 kHz 15 kHz 20 kHz 50 kHz 100 kHz Gain (Av) 1.6 Plot the gain vs. frequency in Excel or similar software. Include the graph in your report. 1.7 Based on the plot from 1.6, estimate the cut off frequency of the filter. Remember that the cut off frequency is that frequency at which the gain is 0.707 times the gain of the filter in the bandpass. Measured (estimated) frequency = 1.8 Compare the calculated and measured cut off frequencies. Comment on your results. By now you will have noticed that this can be a long and tedious process especially if you want to increase the number of measuring points for better accuracy. For this reason, we have an instrument, called Bode Plotter that automates this process. This is located on the instruments palette in Multisim as shown in Figure 8-2. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 2
Figure 8- 2: Bode Plotter Instrument in Multisim You can also find it from the Main Menu: Simulate à Instruments à Bode Plotter 1.9. Connect the IN input of the Bode Plotter to the input signal and the OUT input to the Output of the circuit as shown in Figure 8-3. Don’t forget to connect both grounds. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 3
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Figure 8- 3: Bode Plotter Connection 1.10 Double clicking the Bode Plotter will bring its configuration menu. This should be similar to Figure 8-4. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 4
Figure 8- 4: Configuration Menu for Bode Plotter For this part of the lab we will select: - Mode: Magnitude (default) - Horizontal: Log (default) - F: 1 MHz (highest frequency we will measure) - I: 1 Hz (Initial frequency) - Vertical: Log - F: 0 dB (highest gain) - I: - 50 dB (lowest gain) - Reverse: ON 1.11 Run the Simulation. If you have problems with the instrument, F1 will open the help menu. You can also change the parameters on the configuration menu. You should see a graph similar to the one shown in Figure 8- 8. This should also be similar to the graph you plotted using the data you gathered at different frequency intervals. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 5
Figure 8- 5: Output of Bode Plot 1.12. You can now measure with accuracy the cut off frequency of this filter. Move the cursor (initially located on the left side of the screen) until the amplitude reads -3 dB. This is your cut off frequency. Measured f = 1.13 Compare the three cutoff frequencies. 2.- High-Pass Filter 2.1 Build the High-pass filter shown in Figure 8-6 ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 6
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Figure 8- 6: High-pass filter 2.2 Calculate the cutoff frequency for this filter. It is also a RC filter so you can use the same equation. Calculated f = 2.3 You could use the same step-by-step process to estimate the cutoff frequency of this filter. But as we learned, this is a long and tedious process. You are welcome to follow the same steps as in sections 1 through5. But you don’t have to do this if you do not want. 2.4 Instead, use the Bode Plotter to measure the cut off frequency. Note that you will have to change some of the configuration parameters for this type of filter. Change them until you obtain a reasonable output graph. Measure the cutoff frequency. Measure cut off frequency = 2.5 Compare calculated and measured frequencies. 3. Band-pass filter 3.1 Build the band-pass filter shown in Figure 8-7 ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 7
Figure 8- 7: Band-pass filter 8.2 Use the Bode Plotter to measure the two cut off frequencies. Adjust the configuration parameters as needed. LABORATORY REPORT Create a laboratory report that contains at least these elements: Introduction: what is the purpose of this laboratory experiment? Results for each section: Measured and calculated values, calculations, etc. Follow the outline. Include screenshots for the circuits and waveforms as necessary. Use the “Snipping tool” or similar depending on the operating system of your machine. Either way, you can paste these figures into your Word processor. Also include the charts and graphs that you have created with the data you have collected. Conclusion: What area(s) did you have difficulties with the lab; what did you learn in this experiment; how it applies to your coursework and any other comments. ELEC 161 – Module 8 Laboratory - Page 8