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ME 530.241: Electronics and Instrumentation Lab 2: Resistor Network Analysis
ME 530.241: Electronics and Instrumentation Lab 2: Resistor Network Analysis
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b Vo = Va -Vc
e c
• In your prelab, you should have derived mathematical expressions for Va , Vb , Vc , and Vo assuming that
Vs1 , Vs2 , R1 , R2 , R3 , R4 , and R5 are known. You will need to refer to those expressions throughout
this laboratory.
• When taking measurements, use consistent significant digits, include units, and carry these through to
your calculations.
• Your power supply should remain off until asked to turn it on.
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c Louis L. Whitcomb — do not reproduce without permission.
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1 Pre-Lab Exercises
For the following questions, assume that Vs1 , Vs2 , R1 , R2 , R3 , R4 , and R5 are known. You will need to
refer to those expressions throughout this laboratory. Refer to your lecture notes and Chapter 3 of [1].
(b) Using the Node Voltage method, setup a system of linear equations in terms of nodes a and c.
(c) Solve the system of equations to find mathematical expressions for Va and Vc .
(d) Derive and expression for Vo , in terms of known quantities.
R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = R5 = Nominal
R1 = R2 = R3 = R4 = R5 = Measured (use for calculations)
2. Determine and note in your lab report the correct way to configure your DC supply for the circuit
shown in Figure 1: ”Indep.”, ”Series”, or ”Parallel” mode. Also note any necessary jumper connections
between the power sources and to earth ground. Keep in mind that we may want Vs1 and Vs2 to be
different values.
3. Construct the circuit:
• Using a banana-to-banana jumper, connect the center power terminal to earth ground. Earth
ground is the green terminal; note that both green terminals are internally connected to the
chassis, as well as the “third prong” of the three-pronged power plug.
• Bring the three voltages (−Vs2 , GND, +Vs1 ) down to your breadboard using an intelligent color
scheme, and further bring these down to three bus lines on your breadboard.
• Using your jumper kit and five resistors, carefully construct the circuit in Figure 1. It is particu-
larly important to lay this circuit out logically to simplify debugging and measurements.
• Your TA must sign off on your power supply and breadboard before proceeding.
4. Turn on the power supply, and adjust Vs1 to the lower of you and your partner’s birth months, and
set Vs2 to the other partner’s birth month. For example, if your birth months were December and
January, then you would set Vs1 to approximately 1V, and Vs2 to approximately 12V. Measure and
record the voltages using your multimeter.
Vs1 = Vs2 =
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• Using your multimeter, measure these voltages. Report these measurements in your report. When
measuring the node voltages with
a multimeter, you will keep the negative (black) test lead
connected to the ground node, −|.
Va = Vb = Vc = Vd = Ve = Theoretical values
Va = Vb = Vc = Vd = Ve = Measured values
How do these relate to the nodal measurements made in question 5? Show your work.
8. † What was the point of this entire question (clear, two to three sentence explanation).
REMEMBER
• Note your lab partner’s secret code on your lab report as well as your lab station number.
• Return all electronic test equipment and components to their proper location.
• Remember to show your work.
• Typewritten reports are not required, but messy or disorganized reports are unacceptable.
• Clean up your workstation to perfection when you are done.
• Get your station checked off by your TA.
References
[1] Giorgio Rizzoni. Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. McGraw Hill, New York, 2009.
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ME 530.241 Lab 2: Resistor Networks
My Secret Code :
My Partner’s Secret Code :
Lab Date :
Lab Station Number :
Today’s Date :
You must have the T.A. inspect your lab station at the end of your lab session.
T.A. Signature and Date :