Analog Electronics Laboratory Syllabus for VTU

BE/B.Tech
Analog Electronics Laboratory Syllabus for VTU BE/B.Tech Electronics and Communication
Engineering 3 sem syllabus
Laboratory Code

15ECL37

IA Marks

20

Number of Lecture
Hours/Week

01Hr Tutorial (Instructions) + 02 Hours Laboratory

Exam Marks

80

Exam Hours

CREDITS 02
Course Objectives:
This laboratory course enables students to get practical experience in design, assembly,
testing and evaluation of

Rectifiers and Voltage Regulators.

BJT characteristics and Amplifiers.

JFET Characteristics and Amplifiers.

MOSFET Characteristics and Amplifiers

Power Amplifiers.

RC-Phase shift, Hartley, Colpitts and Crystal Oscillators.

Laboratory Experiments:
NOTE: The experiments are to be carried using discrete components only.
1. Design and set up the following rectifiers with and without filters and to determine ripple factor and rectifier
efficiency: (a) Full Wave Rectifier (b) Bridge Rectifier
2. Conduct experiment to test diode clipping (single/double ended) and clamping circuits (positive/negative).
3. Conduct an experiment on Series Voltage Regulator using Zener diode and power transistor to determine line
and load regulation characteristics.
4. Realize BJT Darlington Emitter follower with and without bootstrapping and determine the gain, input and
output impedances
5. Design and set up the BJT common emitter amplifier using voltage divider bias with and without feedback
and determine the gain bandwidth product from its frequency response.
6. Plot the transfer and drain characteristics of a JFET and calculate its drain resistance, mutual conductance and
amplification factor.
7. Design, setup and plot the frequency response of Common Source JFET/MOSFET amplifier and obtain the
bandwidth.
8. Plot the transfer and drain characteristics of n-channel MOSFET and calculate its parameters, namely; drain

resistance, mutual conductance and amplification factor.

9. Set-up and study the working of complementary symmetry class B push pull power amplifier and calculate the
efficiency.
10. Design and set-up the RC-Phase shift Oscillator using FET, and calculate the frequency of output waveform.
11. Design and set-up the following tuned oscillator circuits using BJT, and determine the frequency of
oscillation. (a) Hartley Oscillator (b) Colpitts Oscillator
12. Design and set-up the crystal oscillator and determine the frequency of oscillation.
Course outcomes: On the completion of this laboratory course, the students will be able
to:

Design and Test rectifiers, clipping circuits, clamping circuits and voltage regulators.

Compute the parameters from the characteristics of JFET and MOSFET devices.

Design, test and evaluate BJT amplifiers in CE configuration.

Design and Test JFET/MOSFET amplifiers.

Design and Test a power amplifier.

Design and Test various types of oscillators.

Conduct of Practical Examination:

All laboratory experiments are to be included for practical examination.

Students are allowed to pick one experiment from the lot.

Strictly follow the instructions as printed on the cover page of answer script for
breakup of marks.
Change of experiment is allowed only once and 15% Marks allotted to the procedure

5. Design and set up the BJT common emitter amplifier using voltage divider bias with and without feedback and
determine the gain bandwidth product from its frequency response.
AIM: To study the frequency response of Common Emitter Amplifier and calculate its Bandwidth.
Components:
S.No.

Name

Quantity

Transistor BC107

1(One) No.

Resistors (100K%u2126, 10K%u2126, 1K%u2126)

1(One) No. Each

Resistors (2.2 K%u2126)

2(Two) No.

Capacitors (10F)

2(Two) No.

Capacitors (100F)

1(One) No.

Bread board

1(One) No.

Equipment:
S.No.

Name

Quantity

Dual DC Regulated Power supply (0 30 V)

1(One) No.

Cathode Ray Oscilloscope (CRO) (0-20MHz)

1(One) No.

Function Generator (0-1MHz)

1(One) No.

Connecting wires (Single Strand)

Theory:
The common emitter configuration is widely used as a basic amplifier as it has both voltage and current amplification.
Resistors R1 and R2 form a voltage divider across the base of the transistor. The function of this network is to provide
necessary bias condition and ensure that emitter-base junction is operating in the proper region.
In order to operate transistor as an amplifier, biasing is done in such a way that the operating point is in the active region. For
an amplifier the Q-point is placed so that the load line is bisected. Therefore, in practical design V CE is always set to VCC/2. This
will confirm that the Q-point always swings within the active region. This limitation can be explained by maximum signal
handling capacity. For the maximum input signal, output is produced without any distortion and clipping.
The Bypass Capacitor:
The emitter resistor RE is required to obtain the DC quiescent point stability. However the inclusion of R E in the circuit causes a
decrease in amplification at higher frequencies. In order to avoid such a condition, it is bypassed by a capacitor so that it acts
as a short circuit for AC and contributes stability for DC quiescent condition. Hence capacitor is connected in parallel with
emitter resistance.

The Input/ Output Coupling (or Blocking) Capacitor: An amplifier amplifies the given AC signal. In order to have noiseless
transmission of a signal (without DC), it is necessary to block DC i.e. the direct current should not enter the amplifier or load.
This is usually accomplished by inserting a coupling capacitor between two stages.
XCC << ( Ri hie )

CC - Output Coupling Capacitor

CB - Input Coupling Capacitor
Frequency response of Common Emitter Amplifier:
Emitter bypass capacitors are used to short circuit the emitter resistor and thus increases the gain at high frequency. The
coupling and bypass capacitors cause the fall of the signal in the low frequency response of the amplifier because their
impedance becomes large at low frequencies. The stray capacitances are effectively open circuits.
In the mid frequency range large capacitors are effectively short circuits and the stray capacitors are open circuits, so that no
capacitance appears in the mid frequency range. Hence the mid band frequency gain is maximum.
At the high frequencies, the bypass and coupling capacitors are replaced by short circuits. The stray capacitors and the
transistor determine the response.
Characteristics of CE Amplifier:
1. Large current gain.
2. Large voltage gain.
3. Large power gain.
4. Current and voltage phase shift of 1800.
5. Moderated output resistance.
Circuit Diagram:

Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram.
2. Set source voltage VS = 50mV (say) at 1 KHz frequency using the function generator. Observe the phase difference
between input and output by giving these two signals to the dual channels of CRO.
3. Keeping input voltage constant, vary the frequency from 50 Hz to 1 MHz in regular steps and note down the
corresponding output voltage. Calculate gain in dB as shown in the tabular column.
4. Plot the graph: gain (dB) verses Frequency on a semi log graph sheet.
5. Calculate the 3-dB bandwidth from the frequency response.
Expected waveform:
(a) The Input & Output Waveforms at 1 KHz

(b) Frequency Response Curve

In the usual application, mid band frequency range are defined as those frequencies at which the response has fallen to 3dB
below the maximum gain (|A| max). These are shown as f L and fH and are called as the 3dB frequencies (Lower and Upper CutOff Frequencies respectively). The difference between higher cut-off and lower cut-off frequency is referred to as bandwidth (f H fL).

Calculations from the graph

Bandwidth = fH fL (in Hz)
Observation tables:
VS = 50mV
Frequency

Vo(Volts)

Gain = Vo/Vs

Gain(dB) = 20 log(Vo/Vs)

Result:
Common Emitter Amplifier is studied and its Bandwidth is calculated.
1. Maximum Gain ( Amax )
2. 3dB Gain

= ___________ dB
= ___________ dB

3. 3dB Lower cut-off frequency, fL

= ___________ Hz

4. 3dB Upper cut-off frequency, fH

= ___________ Hz

5. 3dB Bandwidth ( fH - fL )

= ___________ Hz

Outcomes: Students are able to

1. Calculate the Bandwidth of BJT Common Emitter amplifier

Discussion/Viva Questions:

1. What is the equation for voltage gain?

Ans:
2. What is cut off frequency? What is lower 3dB and upper 3dB cut off frequency?
Ans: In electronics, cutoff frequency or corner frequency is the frequency either above or below which the power output of a
circuit, such as a line, amplifier, or electronic filter has fallen to a given proportion of the power in the pass band. Most
frequently this proportion is one half the pass band power, also referred to as the 3 dB point since a fall of 3 dB corresponds
approximately to half power. As a voltage ratio this is a fall to of the pass band voltage
3. What are the applications of CE amplifier?
Ans: Low frequency voltage amplifier, radio frequency circuits and low-noise amplifiers
4. What is active region?
Ans: The active region of a transistor is when the transistor has sufficient base current to turn the transistor on and for a larger
current to flow from emitter to collector. This is the region where the transistor is on and fully operating. In this region JE in
forward bias and JC in reverse bias and transistor works as an amplifier
5. What is Bandwidth of an amplifier?
Ans: Bandwidth is the difference between the upper and lower frequencies in a continuous set of frequencies. It is typically
measured in hertz, and may sometimes refer to passband bandwidth, sometimes to baseband bandwidth, depending on
context. Passband bandwidth is the difference between the upper and lower cutoff frequencies of, for example, a bandpass
filter, a communication channel, or a signal spectrum. In case of a low-pass filter or baseband signal, the bandwidth is equal to
its upper cutoff frequency.
6. What is the importance of gain bandwidth product?
7. Draw h parameter equivalent circuit of CE amplifier.
8. What is the importance of coupling capacitors in CE amplifier?
9. What is the importance of emitter by pass capacitor?
10. What type of feedback is used in CE amplifier?
11. What are the various types of biasing a Transistor?
12. What is Q point of operation of the transistor? What is the region of operation of the transistor when it is working as an
amplifier?
13. Why frequency response of the amplifier is drawn on semi-log scale graph?
14. If Q point is not properly selected, then what will be the effect on the output waveform?
15. What are the typical values of the input impedance and output impendence of CE amplifier?

6. Plot the transfer and drain characteristics of a JFET and calculate its drain resistance, mutual conductance

and amplification factor.

Aim:

To study Drain Characteristics and Transfer Characteristics of a Field Effect Transistor (FET).

Components:
S.No.

Name

Quantity

JFET (BFW11/ BFW10)

1(One) No.

Resistor (1K

1(One) No. Each

Bread board

,100K )

1(One) No.

Equipment:

S.No.

Name

Quantity

Dual DC Regulated Power supply (0 - 30 V)

1(One) No.

Digital Ammeters ( 0 - 200 mA)

1(One) No.

Digital Voltmeter (0 - 20V)

2(Two) No.

Connecting wires (Single Strand)

Specifications:
For FET BFW11:

Gate Source Voltage VGS = -30V

Forward Gain Current IGF = 10mA

Maximum Power Dissipation PD = 300mW

Circuit Diagram:

Pin assignment of FET:

Top View

Bottom View
Operation:
The circuit diagram for studying drain and transfer characteristics is shown in the figure1.
1. Drain characteristics are obtained between the drain to source voltage (VDS) and drain current (ID) taking gate to source
voltage (VGS) as the constant parameter.
2. Transfer characteristics are obtained between the gate to source voltage (VGS) and drain current (ID) taking drain to
source voltage (VDS) as the constant parameter.
Procedure:
Drain Characteristics:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure1.
2. Keep VGS = 0V by varying VGG.
3. Varying VDD gradually in steps of 1V up to 10V note down drain current ID and drain to source voltage (VDS).
4. Repeat above procedure for VGS = -1V.
Transfer Characteristics:

1. Connect the circuit as shown in the figure1.

2. Set voltage VDS = 2V/5V (BFW10/ BFW11).
3. Varying VDD in steps of 0.5V until the current ID reduces to minimum value.
4. Varying VGG gradually, note down both drain current ID and gate-source voltage(VGS).
5. Repeat above procedure (step 3) for VDS = 4V/ 8V (BFW10/ BFW11).

Observations:
Drain Characteristics
VDD (Volts)

VGS = 0V
VDS(Volts)

ID(mA)

VGS = -1V
VDS(Volts)

ID(mA)

Transfer Characteristics
VGG (Volts)

VDS = 2V/5V
VGS(Volts)

Graph:

ID(mA)

VDS = 4V/8V
VGS(Volts)

ID(mA)

1. Plot the drain characteristics by taking VDS on X-axis and ID on Y-axis at a constant VGS.
2. Plot the transfer characteristics by taking VGS on X-axis and taking ID on Y-axis at constant VDS.
Calculations from Graph:
1. Drain Resistance (rd): It is given by the relation of small change in drain to source voltage(
change in Drain Current(

ID) for a constant gate to source voltage (

VDS) to the corresponding

VGS), when the JFET is operating in pinch-off

region.

at a constant VGS (from drain characteristics)

2. Trans Conductance (gm): Ratio of small change in drain current(
voltage (

gm

ID) to the corresponding change in gate to source

VGS) for a constant VDS.

at constant VDS (from transfer characteristics).

The value of gm is expressed in mhos ( ) or Siemens (s).

3. Amplification factor (): It is given by the ratio of small change in drain to source voltage (
change in gate to source voltage (

VDS) to the corresponding

VGS) for a constant drain current (ID).

Inference:
1. As the gate to source voltage (VGS) is increased above zero, pinch off voltage is increased at a smaller value of drain
current as compared to that when VGS = 0V.
2. The value of drain to source voltage (VDS) is decreased as compared to that when VGS = 0V.
Precautions:
1. While performing the experiment do not exceed the ratings of the FET. This may lead to damage of FET.

2. Connect voltmeter and ammeter with correct polarities as shown in the circuit diagram.
3. Do not switch ON the power supply unless the circuit connections are checked as per the circuit diagram.
4. Properly identify the Source, Drain and Gate terminals of the transistor.
Result:
Drain and Transfer characteristics of a FET are studied.
Outcomes: Students are able to
1. analyze the Drain and transfer characteristics of FET in Common Source configuration.
2. calculate the parameters transconductance (gm), drain resistance (rd) and amplification factor().
Viva Questions:

1. Why FET is called a Unipolar device?

Ans: FETs are unipolar transistors as they involve single-carrier-type operation.
2. What are the advantages of FET?
Ans: The main advantage of the FET is its high input resistance, on the order of 100 M or more. Thus, it is a voltagecontrolled device, and shows a high degree of isolation between input and output. It is a unipolar device, depending only upon
majority current flow. It is less noisy. and is thus found in FM tuners and in low-noise amplifiers for VHF and satellite receivers.
It is relatively immune to radiation. It exhibits no offset voltage at zero drain current and hence makes an excellent signal
chopper. It typically has better thermal stability than a bipolar junction transistor (BJT)
3. What is transconductance?
Ans: Trasconductance is an expression of the performance of a bipolar transistor or field-effect transistor (FET). In general, the
larger the transconductance figure for a device, the greater the gain(amplification) it is capable of delivering, when all other
factors are held constant. The symbol for transconductance is gm. The unit is the siemens, the same unit that is used for directcurrent (DC) conductance.
4. What are the disadvantages of FET?
Ans: It has a relatively low gain-bandwidth product compared to a BJT. The MOSFET has a drawback of being very
susceptible to overload voltages, thus requiring special handling during installation.The fragile insulating layer of the MOSFET
between the gate and channel makes it vulnerable to electrostatic damage during handling. This is not usually a problem after
the device has been installed in a properly designed circuit.
5. Relation between , gm and rd?
Ans: = gm * rd
6. Why an input characteristic of FET is not drawn?
7. What is the importance of high input impedance?
8. Why wedge shaped depletion region is formed in FET under reverse bias gate condition?
9. Why FET is less noisy?
10. What is the difference between n- channel FET and p-channel FET?

7. Design, setup and plot the frequency response of Common Source JFET/MOSFET amplifier and obtain the
bandwidth.
Aim: To study the JFET common source amplifier and find its cut off frequencies and Bandwidth.
Components:
Name

Quantity

JFET BFW 11

Name

Quantity

Resistor 6.8K , 8.2K , 1M

2, 1, 1

Capacitor 10F, 100F

2,1

Equipment:
Name

Range

Bread Board

Quantity
1

Dual power supply

0-30V

CRO

(0-20)MHz

Function Generator

(0-1)MHz

Connecting Wires
Theory:
Of the possible three configurations of JFET amplifiers, common source (CS) configuration is mostly used. The advantage of
using CS configuration is that it has very high input impedance.
Circuit diagram shows the FET amplifier of common source configuration. The biasing input and couplings are shown in the
figure. The mid range voltage gain of the amplifier is given by A = gm(r d || RL)
At the mid-frequency range, there is n effect of input and output coupling capacitors. Therefore, the voltage gain and phase
angle are constant in this frequency range. The amplifier shown in the circuit diagram has only two RC networks that influence
its low-frequency response. One network is formed by the output coupling capacitors and the output impedance looking at the
drain. Just as in the case of BJT amplifier, the reactance of the input coupling capacitor, reactance increases as the frequency
decreases. The phase angle also changes with change in frequency.
As the frequency is increased beyond mid-frequency range the internal transistor capacitance effect is predominant. For
JFETs is the internal capacitance between gate and source. This is also called input capacitance, . The other internal
capacitance, which effects the performance is acts as a feedback circuit, which couples both, input and output. The effect of
both these capacitances is that it reduced the gain appreciably as in the case of BJT.

Circuit Diagram:

Procedure:
1. Connect the circuit as shown in the circuit diagram.
2. Set source voltage VS = 50mV (say) at 1 KHz frequency using the function generator.
3. Keeping input voltage constant vary the frequency from 50 Hz to 1 MHz in regular steps and note down the
corresponding output voltage.
4. Plot the graph: gain (dB) verses Frequency on a semi log graph sheet.
5. Calculate the bandwidth from the graph.
6. Calculate all the parameters at mid band frequencies (i.e. at 1 KHz).
7. To calculate voltage gain
Gain AVS = Output Voltage (VO) / Source Voltage (VS)
Expected waveform:
In the usual application, mid band frequency range are defined as those frequencies at which the response has fallen to 3dB
below the maximum gain (|A| max). These are shown as f Land fH and are called as the 3dB frequencies are simply the lower
and higher cut off frequencies respectively. The difference between higher cut off and lower cut off frequency is referred to as
bandwidth (fH - fL).

Observation tables:
VS = 50mV
Frequency

Vo(volts)

Gain= Vo/Vs

Gain(dB)=20 log(Vo/Vs)

Result:
JFET common source amplifier is studied and its cut off frequencies and Bandwidth is found.
Viva Questions:

1. Why FET is called as unipolar device?

Ans: FETs are unipolar transistors as they involve single-carrier-type operation.
2. Why the common-source (CS) amplifier may be viewed as a transconductance amplifier or as a voltage amplifier?
Ans: As a transconductance amplifier, the input voltage is seen as modulating the current going to the load. As a voltage
amplifier, input voltage modulates the amount of current flowing through the FET, changing the voltage across the output
resistance according to Ohm's law. However, the FET device's output resistance typically is not high enough for a reasonable
transconductance amplifier (ideally infinite), nor low enough for a decent voltage amplifier (ideally zero).
3. What are the characteristics of JFET source amplifier?
Ans: At low frequencies and using a simplified hybrid-pi model, the following small-signal characteristics can be derived.
Definition
Current Gain

Voltage Impedance

Expression

Definition
Input Impedance

Output Impedance

4. What is the impedance of FET?

Ans:

Expression