Applied Electronics (9064)

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EXPERIMENT NO.14

1.0 Title :

To understand the operation and determine resonance frequency response of single tuned RF
amplifier.

2.0 Prior Concepts :

a) CE Amplifier :
It is the amplifier which provides high voltage and power gains for the same frequency. Hence it is
widely used for most of the applications.

b) Tuning Process :
Tuning is a process of selecting a desired frequency.

c) Tuned Circuit :
This circuit consist of series or parallel combination of RLC components, one of which (either
capacitor or inductor) is variable. This is for adjusting the resonant frequency of the circuit.

d) Resonant Frequency :
At a particular frequency when inductive reactance XL equals to capacitive reactance XC then the
circuit behaves as a purely resistive circuit, this phenomenon called as resonance and
corresponding frequency is called resonant frequency.

3.0 New Concepts :

Proposition 1 : Tuned voltage (RF) amplifier.
This is an amplifier which amplifier radio frequency signal to a suitable level to drive the load.
It is also selects the desired RF signal and reject the unwanted signal.
Concept structure 1:
Worked to
Select RF Signal

Tuned voltage (RF) amplifier Reject unwanted signal

Amplify selected RF signal

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Proposition 2 : Parts of single tuned voltage (RF) amplifier.

It consist of three parts.
1. Tuned Circuit
2. Biasing Network
3. Transistor
a) Tuned circuit is which by varying capacitance ( C ) or inductance (L) the resonance
frequency signal (fr) of tuned circuit is made equal to the frequency of input (fin) signal.
b) Biasing network R1, R2, and RE provides the dc operating currents and voltage for the
transistor.
c) Transistor act as an amplifier.
Concept structure 2:

Signal tuned voltage (RF) amplifier consist of

Tuned Circuit Biasing Network Transistor

Vary ‘L’ or ‘C’ to provide Provide DC operating

Fr(resonance frequency current and voltage for Act as signal
= fin (input frequency amplifier Amplifier

Proposition 3 : Frequency Response.

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Frequency response of signal tuned voltage (Rf) amplifier is a plot of frequency of input signal
verses voltage gain (Av).
Proposition 4 : Bandwidth of single tuned voltage amplifier.
Bandwidth of amplifier is the difference between higher cut off frequency and lowercut off
frequency.
(middle frequency is resonance frequency)
Concept structure 3: Higher cut OFF
frequency (FH)

Bandwidth is Range of frequency

between
Lower cut OFF
frequency (FL)

4.0 Learning Objectives :

Intellectual Skills :
• To visualize the circuit and components on experimental kit.
• To classify the circuit in three chunks like input, process, and output.
• To interpret that due to change in signal generator frequency there will be change in output voltage.
Motor Skills :
• Ability to observe experimental kit and draw the circuit diagram.
• Ability to conduct experiment as per the given instruction.
• Ability to tabulate the observations.

5.0 Apparatus :
Experimental Kit, Regulated DC power sypply (0-30V), DMM, CRO, Single generator, Connecting
wires etc.

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6.0 Circuit Diagram :

(Student shall take the values of components from the circuits available in the lab.)

7.0 Procedure :
1. Trace the circuit and identify the component mounted over it.
2. Make the circuit connections, connect the signal generator at the input terminals and
apply the power supply to kit. Connect DMM to output terminals.
3. Select 3 VAC of signal generator with a starting lowest frequency Fs = 400 Hz.
4. 10 Vdc on regulated power supply suitable range on DMM and CRO.
5. At a particular frequency of AC signal, output voltage is maximum.
6. When frequency is increased further, Vo output will decrease.
7. Apply VCC = 10 V dc, Vs = 3 VAC, with frequency fs = 400 Hz.
8. Vary the frequency fs and note down the corresponding readings of signal frequency and
output.
9. Observe the frequency at which the output voltage is maximum. This is the resonance
frequency.
10. Plot a graph of frequency V/s voltage gain.

8.0 Observation :
d) Type and numeric code of transistor used

Q = ……………

e) Specifications from data book for transistor

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Ic (max) = …………… hfe = ……………

PD (max) = …………… VCE max = ……………

f) IFT frequncy = …………… KHz. ……………

g) Operating voltage = …………… Volts.

h) Component values from circuit C = …………… , L = …………… , Cin = ……………,

i) Resistor values from circuit

Co = ……………

R1 = ……………R2 = …………… , RC = …………… , RE = ……………

Observation Table for voltage gain

Vs = 3 VAC.

V0 Voltage gain in dB
Sr. Frequency V output Voltage gain = V0
No. In Hz Vs = 20 log10
Vs
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

9.0 Calculations :
1. Resonant frequency = …………… Hz.

2. Voltage at resonant frequency = ……………Volts

3. ∆f = fH – fL = …………… KHz

10.0 Questions :

Write answer to Q…Q…Q… (Question numbers to be allotted by the teacher).

1. Define tuning. Why is it required?
2. Define resonance.
3. State the functions of tuned voltage amplifier.
4. Draw the arrangement of single tuned amplifier.

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5. Draw the frequency response of tuned amplifier.

6. Define Bandwidth.
7. What is IFT?
8. Give the formula to calculate quality factor .
(Q). Where is it necessary?
9. What are limitations of single tuned amplifier?
10. Explain the term ‘Selectivity’.
11. Illustrate the effect of Q factor on bandwidth and selectivity.
12. Explain how bandwidth can be increased in tuned amplifier.
13. Explain how bandwidth can be increased in tuned amplifier.
14. The bandwidth of an amplifier is approximately
a) Proportional to its upper 3dB.
b) Inversely proportional to its upper 3dB frequency.
c) Product of its 3 dB frequency.

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Plot graph for Frequency Vs Gain

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