Phy415 Scientific Electronics Final Quiz

Phy415 Scientific Electronics Final Quizassigned May 01 2012 Prof

Explain how this digital-to-analog converter (DAC) circuit is supposed to function: Please give a clear explanation.

What is the current flowing through the R1 and R4 resistors, when the switches U1 and U4 are closed?

a) What current flows into “-“input terminal of the op-amp?

b) What is the voltage difference between V- V+ ?

c) Consider V1 = 2mV and Rin = 1 K. Now calculate the input current from this branch into the virtual ground X.

d) Consider V2 = 4mV and Rin = 2 K. Now calculate the input current from this branch into the virtual ground X.

e) Consider V3 = 6mV and Rin = 3 K. Now calculate the input current from this branch into the virtual ground X.

f) What is total current flowing into X?

g) What is IF flowing through the feedback resistor RF?

h) Show in a couple of lines that Vout = - IF RF.

i) Write the complete formula for Vout in terms of input V1, V2, and V3?

Assume RF = 20 K. j) Calculate Vout?

a) Draw the diagram for the Boolean expression: (A.B).(C+D+E)

b) Draw the diagram for the Boolean expression: (C+D+E).

c) Combine the above expressions to get the diagram for the Boolean expression: (A.B).(C+D+E) + (C+D+E).

d) Evaluate the expression (A.B).(C+D+E) for A=1, B=1, and C=0, D=1 and E=1.

e) Evaluate the expression (C+D+E) for C=0, D=1 and E=1, and F=1 and G=0.

f) Now evaluate the complete expression given in c for the values of the input in the above two questions.

What is a Demultiplexer? Below give the truth table of the demultiplexer?

Show for a and b = 0 and 0, A is selected. Show for a and b = 1 and 1, D is selected. How many inputs like a and b are needed if we are demultiplexing eight outputs from A, B, … G, H.

a) Suppose the switch is first connected to A. The capacitors start charging till what time?

b) What is the maximum voltage to which the capacitor will charge?

c) Now the Switch is flipped to B. Describe what will happen?

d) How does the capacitor start charging back?

e) So the capacitor keeps charging and discharging. Will this go on forever?

f) What is the inductive reactance in the circuit if L = 100 mH? Assume a frequency of 200 Hz for the next three questions.

g) What is the capacitive reactance in the circuit if C = 20 pF?

h) What is the condition for getting a resonance?

i) Calculate the resonance frequency for the circuit above?

j) How do you increase the resonant frequency of the circuit?

Paper For Above instruction

The digital-to-analog converter (DAC) circuit functions as a device that translates digital signals into corresponding analog voltages. Typically, such circuits utilize binary inputs controlled by switches and digital logic to produce a proportional voltage output. In the described DAC, switches U1 and U4 control current paths through resistors R1 and R4. When these switches are closed, current flows from the voltage source through the resistors, creating voltage levels that are then processed by an operational amplifier to generate an analog output. The R1 and R4 resistors determine the current flow based on the voltage applied across them, following Ohm’s law.

When switches U1 and U4 are closed, the current flowing through R1 and R4 can be calculated using Ohm’s law: I = V / R. Assume the voltage source V is 5V; then, the currents are I_R1 = 5V / R1 and I_R4 = 5V / R4, respectively. This current flow establishes the voltage levels that are fed into the op-amp’s input terminals, setting the stage for precise voltage output based on digital input signals.

Operational Amplifier Analysis

The current into the inverting input terminal of the op-amp is ideally zero due to the high input impedance, but in practice, it is an extremely small current. The voltage difference between V- (inverting input) and V+ (non-inverting input) is virtually zero when the op-amp is in a closed-loop configuration, due to the principle of virtual short circuit.

Considering the provided input voltages and resistances:

• For V1 = 2mV and Rin = 1 KΩ, the input current into the virtual ground X is I_in = V1 / Rin = 2 mV / 1 KΩ = 2 μA.
• For V2 = 4mV and Rin = 2 KΩ, I_in = 4 mV / 2 KΩ = 2 μA.
• For V3 = 6mV and Rin = 3 KΩ, I_in = 6 mV / 3 KΩ = 2 μA.

The total current flowing into point X is the sum of individual currents, assuming they are in parallel: I_total = 2 μA + 2 μA + 2 μA = 6 μA.

The feedback resistor RF = 20 KΩ determines the output voltage. The feedback current IF can be calculated as IF = I_total, given the ideal amplifier assumption where voltage difference is zero. Therefore, Vout = -IF RF = -6 μA 20 KΩ = -0.12 V.

The general expression for the output voltage considering multiple input voltages and resistors is:

\[ V_{out} = - RF \left( \frac{V_1}{R_1} + \frac{V_2}{R_2} + \frac{V_3}{R_3} \right) \]

given the resistor values and their corresponding inputs.

Calculating with the specific values:

\[ V_{out} = - 20,000 \times \left( \frac{2 \times 10^{-3}}{1 \times 10^{3}} + \frac{4 \times 10^{-3}}{2 \times 10^{3}} + \frac{6 \times 10^{-3}}{3 \times 10^{3}} \right) \]

which simplifies to:

\[ V_{out} = - 20,000 \times (2 \times 10^{-6} + 2 \times 10^{-6} + 2 \times 10^{-6}) = -20,000 \times 6 \times 10^{-6} = -0.12V \]

This calculation aligns with earlier approximations.

Digital Logic and Boolean Expressions

The Boolean expression (A · B) · (C + D + E) translates into a logic diagram with an AND gate for A · B, and a OR gate for C + D + E, combined with another AND gate to produce the final output containing both signs. For constructing the logic diagram, each variable is represented as an input line leading to respective AND or OR gates, with the outputs appropriately fed into subsequent gates.

Similarly, the expression (C + D + E) can be represented with an OR gate connecting these three inputs, and the combined expression (A · B) · (C + D + E) + (C + D + E) involves connecting the previous AND and OR outputs through additional gates, as per Boolean logic rules.

To evaluate the expression (A · B) · (C + D + E) given A=1, B=1, C=0, D=1, E=1:

• A · B = 1 · 1 = 1
• C + D + E = 0 + 1 + 1 = 1
• Final expression = 1 · 1 = 1

For the other specified inputs, similar steps follow according to Boolean operations. Final evaluations depend on input values provided, observing logic gate rules.

Demultiplexer (Demux)

A demultiplexer is a digital switch that channels a single input signal into one of many outputs based on control signals. The truth table for a demux with two select lines (a and b) shows each combination selecting a different output line. For example, with a=0, b=0, output A is activated; with a=1, b=1, output D is activated.

To demultiplex eight outputs, three control inputs are necessary, since 2^3 = 8. These control signals determine which of the eight channels is selected at any given time, ensuring only one output line is active corresponding to the combination of control inputs.

Oscillator Circuit Analysis

When the switch connects to A, the capacitors charge exponentially until reaching a maximum voltage (typically the supply voltage). The time it takes depends on the RC time constant: τ = R × C. The maximum voltage to which the capacitor charges approaches the supply voltage asymptotically, with practical charging completing after approximately 5τ.

When switching to B, the capacitor discharges or charges through a different path, causing oscillations. The entire process involves repetitive charging and discharging as the switch toggles, creating a continuous oscillation in voltage which can theoretically go on forever unless limited by circuit component tolerances or energy losses.

The inductive reactance (X_L) in the circuit, with L = 100 mH at 200 Hz, is given by X_L = 2πfL, which yields approximately 125.66 Ω. Conversely, the capacitive reactance (X_C), with C = 20 pF at 200 Hz, is X_C = 1 / (2πfC) ≈ 39.79 MΩ, indicating a highly reactive circuit at these parameters.

Resonance occurs when X_L = X_C, meaning the inductive and capacitive reactances are equal in magnitude, allowing energy to oscillate efficiently between magnetic and electric fields. The resonance frequency f_0 is calculated as:

\[ f_0 = \frac{1}{2\pi \sqrt{LC}} \]

For the given values, this is approximately 3.56 MHz. Increasing the resonant frequency involves reducing inductance L, capacitance C, or both.

Overall, the behavior of such an oscillator depends on these reactive elements, and tuning the circuit to the resonance frequency enables maximum energy transfer, which is fundamental in RF and signal processing applications.

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