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Problem Based Learning EDC and ECD

The document outlines various electronic circuit design projects, including the development of a basic unregulated power supply, a variable dc power supply, an alarm system using transistor switches, and a temperature-sensing circuit with a thermistor. It also details the design of a single-stage BJT amplifier, an audio preamplifier for a PA system, and a class AB power amplifier, along with considerations for minimizing interference from power lines. Each project includes specific technical specifications and requirements for successful implementation.

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Problem Based Learning EDC and ECD

The document outlines various electronic circuit design projects, including the development of a basic unregulated power supply, a variable dc power supply, an alarm system using transistor switches, and a temperature-sensing circuit with a thermistor. It also details the design of a single-stage BJT amplifier, an audio preamplifier for a PA system, and a class AB power amplifier, along with considerations for minimizing interference from power lines. Each project includes specific technical specifications and requirements for successful implementation.

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Electronic Devices and Circuits

Problem-Based Learning
1. Assume that you are working for a company that designs, tests, manufactures, and markets
various electronic instruments including dc power supplies. Your first assignment is to
develop and test a basic unregulated power supply using the knowledge that you have
acquired so far. The power supply must meet or exceed the following specifications:

Input voltage: 220 V @ 50 Hz


Output voltage: 16 V dc ± 10%
Ripple factor (max): 3.00%
Load current (max): 250 mA

2. Design and develop variable dc power supply that meets the following specifications:
Input voltage: 220 V @ 50 Hz
Output voltage: 3-15 V dc ± 10%.

3. A circuit using transistor switches will be developed for use in an alarm system for
detecting forced entry into a building. In its simplest form, the alarm system will
accommodate four zones with any number of openings. It can be expanded to cover
additional zones. For the purposes of this application, a zone is one room in a house or
other building. The sensor used for each opening can be either a mechanical switch, a
magnetically operated switch, or an optical sensor. Detection of an intrusion can be used
to initiate an audible alarm signal and/or by blinking of an LED.

4. A temperature-sensing circuit is to be developed that converts the temperature of a liquid


to a proportional voltage for the purpose of maintaining the temperature of the liquid within
a specified range. The temperature sensor is a thermistor, which is a device whose
resistance changes with temperature. The thermistor is connected to a transistor circuit that
is biased for linear operation. The output voltage of the circuit is proportional to the
thermistor resistance and thus to the temperature of the liquid in the tank. The output
voltage goes to an interface circuit that controls the valve to control the flow of fuel to the
burner based on the voltage. If the temperature of the liquid is below a set value, the fuel
is increased and if it is above that value, the fuel is decreased. The temperature is to be
maintained at 70℃ ± 5℃.
Electronic Circuit Design
Problem-Based Learning
1. Design a single stage BJT amplifier with a voltage gain of 10, VCC = 9 V, RL = 90 KΩ and
the bandwidth of 20 Hz- 20 KHz. The design involves finding the values of R1, R2, RC and
RE, coupling capacitors C1 and C2.

2. An audio preamplifier is to be developed for use in a small portable public address (PA)
system. The preamplifier will have a microphone input, and its output will drive a power
amplifier. A block diagram of the complete PA system is shown in Figure (a), and its
physical configuration is shown in part (b). The dc supply voltages are provided by a
battery pack or by an electronic power supply.

3. The class AB power amplifier follows the audio preamp and drives the speaker as shown
in the PA system block diagram. In this application, the power amplifier is developed and
interfaced with the preamp that was developed in question 1. The maximum signal power
to the speaker should be approximately 6 W for a frequency range of 70 Hz to 5 kHz. The
dynamic range for the input voltage is up to 40 mV. Finally, the complete PA system is put
together.

4. A utility company is interested in purchasing a large quantity of the PA systems that were
developed question 1 and 2. Because the company frequently works near high-voltage
power lines, where 60 Hz interference is common, it has requested that the PA systems be
designed to minimize pickup from power lines. You have been assigned to analyze the
frequency response of the PA system and determine the best way to avoid the 60 Hz
interference. The modified PA system will be marketed only for voice communication.
The audio frequency spectrum is defined to be the range of frequencies from 20 Hz to 20
kHz. However, the range of frequencies of the human voice is generally accepted to be
between 300 Hz and 3 kHz. Based on this, the audio amplifier is to be redesigned for a 300
Hz ± 10% cutoff (critical) frequency in order to minimize the 60 Hz interference. The
utility company has requested that the gain at 60 Hz should be down by a minimum of from
the midrange gain for the units it is purchasing. The high-frequency response of the
amplifier is no concern at this point, as long as it is greater than approximately 3 kHz.

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