CMPN 202 Lab 7Instructions
Bipolar Junction Transistor Common Base CB
Amplifier Circuit Analysis
I. Objectives:
To analyze bipolar junction transistor (BJT) common base (CB) amplifiers using the amplifier
parameters.
To determine the BJT CB Amplifier’s DC parameters based on schematic diagrams, simulated
circuits.
To verify the operations of CB amplifier based on the theatrical framework (laws and theorems).
To determine the phase angle between input and output signals.
II. Equipment and Parts List
Equipment:
Personal computer (PC) or compatible
Function generator
DMM (digital multimeter)
Variable DC power supply
Oscilloscope
Parts:
Tolerance Wattage
Qty. Parts and Components
Band Rating, W
1 2N3904 Transistor
1 4.7 KΩ Resistor gold ¼
1 2.2 KΩ Resistor gold ¼
1 3.3 KΩ Resistor gold ¼
1 3.3 KΩ Resistor gold ¼
1 1.0 uF Capacitor
1 10 uF Capacitor
1 Proto Board
Hookup wires of different colors
3 BNC to split ends cable
Software: MultiSim
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III. Procedure
A. Theoretical Analysis
Given the schematic diagram shown in Figure 1, calculate the BJT, CB amplifier biased DC
parameters depicted in Table1 below.
Note: VB, VC, VE are referred to point voltages, and they are quantified with respect the circuit
reference (i.e., ground); while, VCE, VBE, are known as voltage drop across two points.
Figure 1 Common Base (CB) Amplifier Schematic Diagram
Table 1
Calculated Measured
Calculated Parameters
Base Voltage (VB) -
Emitter Voltage (VE) -
Collector-Emitter Voltage (VCE) -
Base-Emitter Voltage (VBE) -
Collector current (Ic) -
V0
Av
Table 1
B. MultiSim Simulation
1. Connect the input (Vin) and output (Vout) of the amplifier to two separate channels of an
oscilloscope.
2. Connect the input (Vin) of the amplifier to a function generator and set the parameters of the
functions generator to: (a) sine-wave mode at 10 kHz, and (b) amplitude of signal to 100 mV
peak-to peak (VPP).
Figure 3 captured input and output signal waveforms of the simulated circuit on the oscilloscope
3. Capture the input and output signal waveforms and insert them on the worksheet with
proper caption. Then, answer the following questions on the worksheet.
a. What is the VPP of the input signal Vin?__________________V
b. What is the VPP of the output signal Vout?________________V
c. What is the phase angle between the input and output signals?_________Degrees
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d. Calculate the voltage gain (AV) of this amplifier? _________________
4. Reduce the amplitude of the input signal to one-half the amount used in Step 3.
5. Capture the input and output signal waveforms and insert them on the worksheet with
proper caption. Then, answer the following questions on the worksheet.
a. What is the VPP of the input signal Vin?__________________V
b. What is the VPP of the output signal Vout?________________V
c. What is the phase angle between the input and output signals?_________Degrees
d. Calculate the voltage gain (AV) of this amplifier? _________________
IV. Troubleshooting
Describe any problems encountered and how those problems were solved.
V. Questions
Please provide the answer to the following questions on the worksheet.
1. Did your theoretical calculations closely match the results obtained from the MultiSim
simulation? (Yes/ No).
Comments:
2. Did your theoretical calculations closely match the results obtained from the constructed
circuit? (Yes/ No).
Comments:
VI. Grading
% of Grade Points
Deliverable
Achieved
MultiSim (calculations, accurate 25
values)
Diagrams (labels, accuracy) 6
Analysis (interpretation and 6
discussion results)
Organization (format of results 3
and style)
Total Points 40
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