Assignment 2025
Assignment 2025
RC
vout
Vb2
Q2
Source IC1
Rs
Q1
vin AC
Vb1
Cascode Amplifier
Vcc = 5V vcc
L1
CB CB
C1
C
L L2 Out
C2
Out
RL=
RL= 50 ohm
50 ohm Q1
Q1
IE
Hartley
Colpitts IE
Two most common oscillator schematics are shown above. Note that you can also place
the Colpitts and Hartley band selection networks between the base and emitter or
between the collector and the emitter of the transistor. See lecture notes.
You will simulate an oscillator by using of one of these two types that can oscillate from
100 MHz to 400 MHz. The circuit should also be able to produce an output signal
ranging from 100 mV to 1 V peak voltage at 100 MHz. Report the followings:
a) 1 pts. A plot showing the output frequencies vs. the values of the variable component.
b) 1 pts. Plot the output peak voltages vs. the current I E at 100 MHz.
c) 1 pts. Following the part–(b), plot power consumption vs. the current IE
d) 1 pts. Plot the output spectrum at 100 MHz. Report the phase noise at 500 kHz.
e) 1 pts. Design a circuit to generate a differential signal at the output.
f) 1 pts. Show your analytic calculations in your report.
g) Bonus: 1pts. If you modify the circuit to generate an FM modulated signal at the output.
Note: You need to make one of capacitors and one resistor in the biasing circuit variable to obtain
results for some parts of the question above. Also note that the above circuits are examples. Any
configuration from the relevant lecture is fine.
Submission:
Submit your report, before 4:30 pm, April 15. Also attach (or submit separately)
your circuit schematic.