EET 3250 Project Part 1 Summer 2017 Network Analysis 049930

EET 3250 Project – Part 1 Summer 2017 Network Analysis

Read the last four numbers of your rocket number backwards (start from the last number) and enter those numbers in the circuit as the value, in ohms, of the resistances ZA, ZB, ZC, ZD. If there is a zero in these last four digits, enter it as 10 (ten). No resistance should be zero! When you have completed this handout, attach this completed document to an email (Subject Line: EET 3250 Project – Part 1).

1) The spectral diagram for v(t) is given below. What is the equation for v(t)?

2) Find the Thevenin equivalent circuit and draw it here. Determine VThevenin and ZThevenin.

3) Use the Thevenin circuit to determine the current through a load resistance of:

  • a) 1 Ω, IL(1Ω) = ________________
  • b) 2 Ω, IL(2Ω) = ________________
  • c) 3 Ω, IL(3Ω) = ________________
  • d) 4 Ω, IL(4Ω) = ________________

4) Simulate this circuit and show that the load current you calculated above for Zload = 4 Ω is correct. (screenshot here)

Paper For Above instruction

The given circuit analysis problem involves multiple steps, starting with interpreting the resistor values, deriving the voltage function, calculating the Thevenin equivalent, and verifying through simulation. This comprehensive process demonstrates essential skills in circuit analysis and signal processing common in electrical engineering.

First, the resistor values are derived from the last four digits of the rocket number, read backwards, replacing any zeros with ten ohms. These resistances are key parameters for subsequent calculations. For example, if a rocket number ends with digits 0-5-3-9, reading backwards results in 9-3-5-0, with the zero replaced by 10 ohms, indicating resistor values of 9 Ω, 3 Ω, 5 Ω, and 10 Ω for resistors ZD, ZC, ZB, and ZA respectively.

The spectral diagram provided for v(t) depicts the voltage waveform over time, which allows us to derive an equation characterizing v(t). Assuming the standard sinusoidal form, the spectral analysis likely indicates a sinusoid with specific amplitude, frequency, and phase shift. Based on typical spectral diagrams, v(t) can be written as v(t) = Vm * sin(ωt + φ), where Vm is amplitude, ω is angular frequency, and φ is phase shift. Exact parameters depend on the spectral data, but for a general sinusoidal voltage, this form applies.

Next, determining the Thevenin equivalent circuit involves calculating VTh and ZTh. VTh is obtained by looking at the open-circuit voltage across the terminals, considering the source and resistor network. ZTh is the equivalent impedance seen from these terminals when all independent sources are turned off (replaced by their internal impedances). Calculations involve combining resistances in series and parallel, depending on circuit topology, and may require complex impedance considerations if the circuit includes reactive components. The result is a simplified circuit consisting of a single voltage source VTh and impedance ZTh.

Once the Thevenin equivalent is established, it can be used to find the load current for different load resistances. Using Ohm's law: IL = VTh / (ZTh + Zload), the load current for each specified resistance (1 Ω, 2 Ω, 3 Ω, 4 Ω) can be calculated. These calculations are essential for understanding how the circuit responds to different load conditions and verifying the accuracy with simulation.

Finally, circuit simulation provides confirmation of the analytical calculations. Using circuit analysis software such as SPICE or Multisim, the circuit with the specified load resistance—particularly Zload = 4 Ω—is modeled, and the current is measured. Comparing simulated current to calculated values validates the analytical approach and ensures accuracy.

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