Experiment (3):

TUNED CLASS C AMPLIFIER

3.1 Objectives
In this lab application assignment, you will examine a tuned class C amplifier. As you
will see, the tuned class C amplifier uses a parallel resonant circuit in the collector, which
results in maximum output voltage at only one frequency. The frequency at which
maximum output occurs is the resonant frequency, fr, of the LC tank circuit. You will
also see how the tuned class C amplifier can be used as a frequency multiplier.
3.2 Equipment:
• 2N2222A npn transistor or equivalent
• Two 100-kΩ carbon-film resistors
• 0.001μF, 0.01µF, and 0.1µF capacitors
• 10-mH inductor
• Function generator
• Oscilloscope
• DMM
• Variable dc power supply
3.3 Tuned Class C Amplifier: Calculations and Predictions
i. Examine the tuned class C amplifier in Fig. 3. Calculate and record the resonant
frequency, fr, of the LC tank circuit.
ii. With an input voltage, Vin, of 2 Vp-p, calculate and record the dc base voltage, VB(dc)
iii. What dc voltage (VC(dc)) do you expect to measure at the collector?
 Figure 3.1
Next, predict the peak-to-peak output voltage(Vout(p-p) across the load RL if the
frequency of Vin equals fr.)
3.4 Tuned Class C Amplifier: Measurements
Construct the circuit in Fig. 3.1. Set Vin to exactly 2 Vp-p as shown. Next, set the
frequency of the function generator to the resonant frequency, fr, calculated earlier. With
channel 2 of the oscilloscope connected across the load, RL, move the frequency dial
back and forth until the output voltage is at its maximum peak-to-peak value.
i. Measure and record the frequency where Vout(p-p) is maximum. This frequency is the
resonant frequency, fr, of the tank circuit.
ii. Measure and record the maximum peak-to-peak output voltage. Vout(p-p)
iii. Next, measure and record the dc voltage at the base and collector. VB(dc) and VC(dc)
Connect channel 1 of the oscilloscope across Vin and channel 2across the load, RL.
iv. Measure and record the phase relationship between Vin and Vout at fr.
Connect channel 1 of the oscilloscope directly to the base of the transistor. Set the
channel 1 volts/div. setting to 0.5 volt/div., and move the input coupling switch to dc.
v. Draw the measured waveform, including all values, on the scope.