Assignment Cover Page

Programme Course Code and Title

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Mechatronics

EUE3233 Analogue Electronics
Engineering –Dual Award with Lincoln
Student’s name / student’s id Lecturer’s name

Ahmad Taiff Isahak

Date issued Submission Deadline Indicative Weighting

Week 4 Week 8 15%

Lab title BJT Amplifier Biasing

This assessment assesses the following course learning outcomes

# as in Course Guide KDU PG UC Learning Outcome

CLO2 Deduce the basic operations and applications of semiconductor devices.

# as in Course Guide UL Learning Outcome

(ELE2001M)
LO6 Understanding the use of Analogue Electronics in Communication
Circuits

# as in UL Learning Outcome
Student’s declaration
Course
Guide
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
ELE2001M
acknowledged.
Analogue LO6 Understanding the use of Analogue Electronics in Communication Circuits
Electronics

Student’s signature: Date:

EUE3223 Analogue Electronics
(Lab)

Lab

Module Title: Analogue Electronics

Module Number: EUE3233
Module Tutor Name(s): Ahmad Taiff Isahak
Academic Year: Semester September 2019
% Weighting (to overall module): 15%

Dates and Mechanisms for Assessment Submission and Feedback

Date of Handout to Students: Week 4

Mechanism for Handout to Students: via Canvas

Date and Time of Submission by Student: Week 8 – 24/10/2019, midnight.

Mechanism for Submission of Work by Student:

Softcopy Submission on Canvas:

(i) Assignment Report in MS Word / PDF format;
(ii) TurnItIn report of (i) above, in PDF format;

Date by which Work, Feedback and Marks will be returned to Students:

Feedback will be provided within 2 weeks after submission.

Mechanism for return of assignment work, feedback and marks to students:

Feedback will be provided by a marking template. This will be available to students via
Canvas. The discussions during assignment presentation will also provide informal
feedback.

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General Information

This is an individual assignment.

Academic Integrity Statement: You must adhere to the University College regulations
on academic conduct. Formal inquiry proceedings will be initiated if there is any suspicion
of plagiarism or any other form of misconduct in your work. Students must NOT collude
with other students or plagiarize their work.

Penalties for Late Submission: For late submission of this Assignment, a penalty of a
reduction by 10% of the maximum mark may be applicable for each Calendar Day or part
thereof that the submission is late. An Assignment submitted more than TEN Calendar
Days after the deadline will have a mark of zero recorded for this Assignment.

Clearly label your assignment in the cover page.

Lab Sheet

Objectives:
1. To connect a transistor as a CE ac amplifier using voltage-divider biasing.
2. To measure the voltage gain, 𝐴𝑣 , of a CE amplifier.
3. To observe the effect of an emitter bypass capacitor on amplifier gain.

Materials and Equipment:

1. Multisim / Orcad PSpice software for simulation.
2. The equipment and components needed for circuit construction: -
 Equipment:
o Dual Channel Oscilloscope
o Digital Multimeter
o Function Generator
o 0-15V DC Power Supply
o Breadboard and wires
 Resistors (1/4 W):
o 1 × 150 Ω
o 1 × 2.7 𝑘Ω
o 2 × 3.9 𝑘Ω
o 1 × 4.7 𝑘Ω
o 1 × 10 𝑘Ω
 Capacitors (25 V):
o 2 × 2.2 𝜇𝐹
o 1 × 10 𝜇𝐹
 Semiconductors:
o 2N3904 npn silicon transistor

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Introduction
A Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) is a device made from doped semiconductor material,
usually silicon or germanium, in which current flow by electrons and holes takes place.
There are two types of BJT, npn and pnp.
The BJT is an active device and requires dc supplies for it to operate. In order to set up
suitable dc operating or bias conditions it is essential to obtain the transistor dc
characteristics.
Transistors are normally used in conjunction with other circuit elements such as resistors
and capacitors. However, in this case the dc analysis requires the use of resistors only.

Procedure

A. Bias Stabilization
1. Construct the circuit as shown in Figure 1 and measure the current IC, IE and IB in the
collector circuit.
2. Measure base to emitter voltage VBE, emitter voltage VE, collector to emitter voltage
VCE, collector voltage VC. Tabulate the results in Table 1.
3. Inject a 5 kHz signal using function generator and set the amplitude of 200 mVpp to the
input terminal of the amplifier, 𝑣𝑖𝑛 .
4. Connect Channel 1 of the oscilloscope to point I (𝑣𝑖𝑛 ) and Channel 2 to point O (𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑡 ),
and view the 𝑣𝑖𝑛 and 𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑡 of the common emitter configuration amplifier. Capture the
image of the output in your report.
5. Calculate the gain and Vpp output for this connection.

B. Effect of Emitter Bypass Capacitor on Gain

1. With the power disconnected, remove the capacitor parallel to 𝑅𝐸2 from the circuit.
Reconnect the power and observe the effect of the 10 𝜇𝐹 parallel capacitor.
2. Repeat steps 4 and 5 from A. Bias Stabilization.
3. Determine the effect on the amplifier performance by removing the parallel capacitor.

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 Figure 1: CE amplifier with bias stabilization Schematic

Table 1: Simulation and Practical Results

Parameters
VB VE VC VCE IE IB IC
Simulation
Measurement

Additional Questions

(a) Draw a complete dc and ac equivalent circuit for the circuit shown in Figure 1.

(b) Draw a DC and AC load line based on the respective equivalent circuit completed in
step (a) above.

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Discussion:

(a) Discuss on the relation between 𝑣𝑖𝑛 and 𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑡 for the common emitter configuration.

(b) Analyze and comment on Gain and 𝑣𝑜𝑢𝑡 with and without the parallel capacitor at the
emitter.

(c) Discuss on the purpose of AC and DC analysis.

(d) Compare and analyze the difference between simulation and practical
measurements.

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Report Writing

This section outlines what is largely expected of a technical report writing, report sections,
and their respective marks weightage.

Report Sections:

[10 marks] Introduction and Procedures:

The introduction section gives key points from the experiment, usually not more than an
A4 page long. Clear and concise statements should be used to describe the objectives
and why was the experiment conducted. It should not contain detailed descriptions of
equipment or procedures.

The procedure section should provide a clear, logical, and sequential steps of conducting
the experiment. Referring to equipment diagrams may be necessary, so provide proper
captions, annotations, and cross-referencing in the procedures.

[30 marks] Results and Analysis:

Readings and results should usually be tabulated. Tables should be captioned. If repeated
calculations are involved, provide one example of calculation for one specimen only.
Graphs are often necessary. When plotting graphs, use appropriate scale, label axes
clearly, include a title, and include a caption for cross-referencing. Plot data points with
markers of squares, cross, etc. (but not dots). Use different markers for different data set
on the same graph. Provide legends where necessary.

Captioning your table and graphs:

Table should be captioned as “Table”, and positioned at the top-centre above your table.
Graphs should be captioned as “Figure”, and positioned at the middle below your graph.

[35 marks] Discussion:

The discussion section should address the questions and topics specified in the lab sheet.
The points of discussion may include (non-exhaustive):

 Were the objectives of the experiment achieved?

 How closely were the objectives achieved?
 How can improvements be made?
 How does the theory relate to results acquired?

[10 marks] Conclusion:

The conclusion section summarizes the main conclusions for the discussion of results. It
should generally be not more than half an A4 page long.

[15 marks] Format and Presentation:

The report must be written in a formal manner and use proper grammar, sentence
structure and avoid using personal pronouns. The report must be neat, all the results must
be clear and arranged for ease of reading. Suggest to use Font 12 for Times New Roman
/ Font 11 for Arial and 1.5 line spacing.

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 EUE3233 ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS
MARKING RUBRIC - LAB : BJT AMPLIFIER BIASING
Output and Report Writing (15%)
COMPONENT TOTAL (100%)

SCALE
LEARNING MARKING
OUTCOME CRITERIA Fail 3rd Class 2nd Lower Class 2nd Upper Class 1st Class YOUR MARKS /
(0-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70-79) (80-100) COMMENTS
Weak or no introduction of the Basic introduction that states topic Adequate introduction and Proficient introduction that is Exceptional introduction that grabs
CLO 2: Deduce the basic operations and applications of

topic. Objective of the but lacks interest. Some states the objectives. All interesting and states topic. All interest of reader and states topic.
1. Introduction,
writing/experiment is unclear or objectives were not addressed. objectives are addressed and topics/questions are All objectives/questions are
Objectives and
missing. Procedure missing or Procedures minimal or highly presented. Procedures are addressed and most questions addressed and all questions
Procedure
highly incomplete. inaccurate. correct at majority of the answered with at least 2 answered with at least 2 sentences
(10%)
sections. sentences about each. about each. Procedures are very
Procedures are complete. clear and complete.
Fails to provide results or Results provided but highly Majority of results are correct. All results are correct. Good All results are correct and well-
2. Results and majority of results are erroneous. inaccurate and imprecise. Weak Sufficient analysis and use of tables and graphs. presented. Precise use of table and
Analysis No proper analysis or out of analysis and incomplete calculation. Substantial analysis and graphs, with appropriate labels and
(30%) topic. Erroneous equations. calculation. calculation. scale. Elaborative and complete
analysis and calculation.
Information provided has little or Information clearly relates to the Information clearly relates to Information clearly relates to Information clearly relates to the
nothing to do with the question. main topic. Points are insufficiently the main topic. Points are the main topic. Points and main topic. Points are clearly made.
3. Discussion developed. made, but analysis is minimal. analysis are made and related Sophisticated demonstration of
(35%) to the topic. Demonstrates critical thinking.
critical thinking to a
semiconductor devices.

Incorrect/improper or no
4. Conclusion conclusion drawn/presented.
(10%)
The report writing does not meet
the criteria for the assignment
(too short or incomplete, too
5. Format and
long, and/or completely off-topic).
Presentation
Many sections are missing.
(15%)
Weak/Vague conclusion
presented.
Many ideas require clarification
and/or are off-topic or have
marginal relevance to the
assignment. Many grammatical
and/or spellings errors throughout
the paper. The paper is very
challenging to read due to poor
writing flow.
Conclusion that answers the
objective of the experiment
provided.
Ideas are stated clearly and
are related to the topic, with
only adequate grammatical
and/or spelling errors.
Reference section with minor
flaws.
minimal/acceptable extent.
Clear conclusion that answers
the objective of the experiment
provided.
Ideas are stated clearly and
are related to the topic, with
only minimal-to-zero
grammatical and/or spelling
errors. Flow of Report is
correct and no sections
missing.
Precise conclusion that answers the
objective of the experiment provided.
Ideas are stated clearly, well-
presented and are related to the
topic, with only minimal-to-zero
grammatical and/or spelling errors.
Flow of Report is perfect and no
sections missing.

Total (100%)

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