EEE1106

Circuit Theory

Instructions:

1. Assignment 4 has SEVEN questions. Answer all. The total mark for Assignment
4 is 100 marks
2. Show all relevant step-by-step calculations.
3. Handwritten work, ensure your handwriting is tidy and readable.
4. Use A4 size foolscap paper.
5. Attach the below coursework feedback form properly with your answer sheets.
Please sign the declaration part. Submission of Assignment without the
coursework feedback form will be rejected.
6. Deadline is 10th April 2015. Your assignment must be submitted on or before
5pm.
 EEE1106
CIRCUITS THEORY
January 2015 Session

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Lecturer: Zuraidah bt Harith

 Assignment 4

Q#1 [10 marks]

A rectifier circuit as shown in Figure Q1 uses silicon diodes. Calculate the resulting output
current, Iout

5:1 Si

100 Vrms
60Hz
5.1 kW RL

Si

Figure Q1

Q#2 [15 marks]

Determine the peak to peak ripple voltage, Vr(pp) and DC value of the filter output voltage, VDC.
Then, find the ripple factor for the filtered bridge rectifier with a load as indicated in Figure Q2.

Figure Q2
Q#3 [10 marks]

For an input and output waveforms as shown in Figure Q3, design the suitable limiter circuit.
Verify your answer with appropriate mathematical expression.

Vi VO

25 V 25 V

Limiter
4.3 V
Circuit
t t

-5V

Figure Q3

Q#4 [15 marks]

i. Explain briefly why zener diode is used as a voltage regulator.

ii. Determine the range of input voltage that will maintain 30 V across the 2 k load
with zener current rating is 25 mA, as shown in Figure Q4.

200 W

Vin Vz 2 kW

Figure Q4
Q#5 [10 marks]

Given the information appearing in Figure Q5 below and = 80, determine:

i) IC
ii) RC
iii) RB
iv) VCE

Figure Q5

Q # 6 [20 marks]

Given the information appearing in Figure Q6, determine:

i) RC, RE and RB
ii) VCE and VBC

Figure Q6
Q # 7 [20 marks]

Given the information in Figure Q8, determine:

i) IC
ii) VE and VB
iii) R1

Figure Q7