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ECT1501/101/3/2018

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2018

Electronics I Theory

ECT1501

Semesters 1 and 2

Department of Electrical and Mining Engineering

This tutorial letter contains important information

about your module.

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CONTENTS

Page

1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3

2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE............................................................... 3

2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 3

3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ................................................................................... 3

3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 4

4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES ............................................................................................. 4

4.1 Prescribed books .......................................................................................................................... 4

4.2 Recommended books ................................................................................................................... 4

4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves) ................................................................................................. 4

4.4 Library services and resources information ................................................................................... 4

5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 5

6 STUDY PLAN ............................................................................................................................... 5

7 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING ..................................................... 8

8 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 8

8.1 Assessment criteria ....................................................................................................................... 8

8.2 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 8

8.3 Assignment numbers .................................................................................................................... 9

8.3.1 General assignment numbers ....................................................................................................... 9

8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers ........................................................................................................ 9

8.4 Assignment due dates .................................................................................................................. 9

8.5 Submission of assignments .......................................................................................................... 9

8.6 The assignments ........................................................................................................................ 11

8.7 Other assessment methods ........................................................................................................ 39

8.8 The examination ......................................................................................................................... 39

9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ........................................................................................ 39

10 SOURCES CONSULTED ........................................................................................................... 39

11 CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................ 39

12 ADDENDUM ............................................................................................................................... 39

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1 INTRODUCTION

Dear Student

Welcome to the subject Electronics I (ECT1501) at UNISA. This tutorial letter serves as a guideline to this course. It provides you with general administrative information as well as specific information about the subject. Read it carefully and keep it safe for future reference. We trust that you will enjoy this course.

2 PURPOSE OF AND OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE

2.1 Purpose

The purpose of this module is to enable students develop competencies and skills in solving problems in DC and AC circuits. Students will be exposed to the operation of various electronic components, such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, diodes, etc. and learn how to test them.

2.2 Outcomes

Apply knowledge of mathematics, physical science and engineering fundamentals to

identify and solve problems through accurate calculations and measurements of basic SI

units and dimensions as used in engineering.

Solve basic electronics engineering problems using Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Laws.

Apply and explain the fundamentals of reactive components in reactive (RLC) circuits.

Apply and explain the operation of transformers and their application in electronic circuits.

Design both half-wave and full-wave rectifier circuits.

3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)

Dr. KA Ogudo e-mail : [email protected] 011 471 2728

M. Dockrat Tutor Marker email: [email protected] phone: 0825625530

Mr. R Myataza Tutor Marker

e-mail : [email protected]

Tel numbers 076 2241 647 & 083 3999 311

Contact Times: Mon. – Fri: 18h00-21h00

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3.2 Department

Department of Electrical and Mining Engineering: electrical&[email protected]

3.3 University

If you need to contact the University about matters not related to the content of this module, please consult the publication My studies @ Unisa that you received with your study material. This brochure contains information on how to contact the University (e.g. to whom you can write for different queries, important telephone and fax numbers, addresses and details of the times certain facilities are open).Always have your student number at hand when you contact the University.

4 MODULE-RELATED RESOURCES

4.1 Prescribed books

Electronic Fundamentals, FLOYD TL

ISBN.: 5 0130852368 (or Newest Edition)

4.2 Recommended books

There are no recommended books for this module.

4.3 Electronic Reserves (e-Reserves)

There are no electronic reserves for this module.

4.4 Library services and resources information

For brief information, go to www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies

For detailed information, go to the Unisa website at http://www.unisa.ac.za/ and click on

Library.

For research support and services of personal librarians, go to

http://www.unisa.ac.za/Default.asp?Cmd=ViewContent&ContentID=7102.

The Library has compiled numerous library guides:

finding recommended reading in the print collection and e-reserves –

http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/undergrad

requesting material – http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/request

postgraduate information services – http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad

finding , obtaining and using library resources and tools to assist in doing research –

http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/Research_Skills

how to contact the library/finding us on social media/frequently asked questions –

http://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask

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5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Important information appears in your my Studies @ Unisa brochure.

6 STUDY PLAN

Use your my Studies @ Unisa brochure for general time management and planning skills.

Program of study

TOPIC CHAPTER

1.

Demonstrate the fundamental knowledge of

common electrical components, quantities

and units.

1.1 Electrical components and measuring

instruments.

1.2 Electrical and magnetic units.

1.3 Scientific notation.

1.4 Engineering notation and Metric prefixes.

1.5 Metric unit conversions.

2.

Describe the fundamentals of voltage,

current and resistance in electric circuits.

2.1 Atoms.

2.2 Electrical charge.

2.3 Voltage.

2.4 Current.

2.5 Resistance.

2.6 The Electric circuit.

2.7 Basic circuit measurements.

2.8 Electrical safety.

3.1 Ohm’s Law

3.2 Application of Ohm’s Law

3.3 Energy and Power

3.4 Power in an Electric Circuit

3.5 The Power Rating of resistors

3.6 Energy conversions and voltage drop in a

resistance.

3.7 Power supplies.

3.8 Introduction to troubleshooting

4.1 Resistors in series

4.2 Current in a series circuit

4.3 Total series resistance

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4.4 Ohm’s Law in series circuits

4.5 Voltage sources in series

4.6 Kirchhoff’s voltage law

4.7 Voltage dividers

4.8 Power in a series circuit

4.9 Circuit ground

4.10 Troubleshooting

3.

Demonstrate an understanding of application

of OHM’s Law to Series, Parallel and series

parallel circuits

5.1 Resistors in parallel

5.2 Voltage in parallel circuits

5.3 Kirchhoff’s current law

5.4 Total parallel resistance

5.5 Ohm’s Law in parallel circuits

5.6 Current dividers

5.7 Power in parallel circuits

5.8 Troubleshooting

6.1 Identifying series-parallel relationships

6.2 Analysis of series-parallel circuits

6.3 Voltage dividers with resistive loads

6.4 Loading effect of a voltmeter

6.5 The Wheatstone Bridge

6.9 Troubleshooting (based on 6.1 – 6.5)

4.

Explain the fundamentals of

electromagnetism

7.1 The magnetic field

7.2 Electromagnetism

7.3 Electromagnetic devices

7.4 Magnetic Hysteresis

7.5 Electromagnetic Induction

7.6 Applications of electromagnetic induction

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Understand principles and operation of ac,

RC, rl and rlC circuits

8.1 The Sine wave

8.2 Sinusoidal voltage sources

8.3 Voltage and current values of a sine wave

8.4 Angular measurement of a sine wave

8.5 The sine wave formulae

8.6 Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Law in AC circuits

8.7 Superimposed DC and AC voltages

8.8 Nonsinusoidal waveforms

8.9 The oscilloscope

6.

Demonstrate a knowledge of capacitors

9.1 The basic capacitor

9.2 Types of capacitors

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9.3 Series capacitors

9.4 Parallel capacitors

9.5 Capacitors in DC circuits

9.6 Capacitors in AC circuits

9.7 Capacitor applications

9.8 Testing capacitors

10.1 Sinusoidal response of RC circuits

10.2 Impedance and phase angle of series RC circuits

10.3 Analysis of series RC circuits

10.4 Impedance and phase angle of parallel RC circuits

10.5 Analysis of parallel RC circuits

10.6 Analysis of series-parallel RC circuits

10.7 Power in RC circuits

10.8 Basic applications

10.9 Troubleshooting

7.

Demonstrate a knowledge of inductors

11.1 The basic inductor

11.2 Types of inductors

11.3 Series inductors

11.4 Parallel inductors

11.5 Inductors in DC circuits

11.6 Inductors in AC circuits

11.7 Inductor applications

11.8 Testing inductors

12.1 Sinusoidal response of RL circuits

12.2 Impedance and phase angle of series RL circuits

12.3 Analysis of series RL circuits

12.4 Impedance and phase angle of parallel RL circuits

12.5 Analysis of parallel RL circuits

12.6 Analysis of series-parallel RL circuits

12.7 Power in RL circuits

12.8 Basic applications

12.9 Troubleshooting

13.1 Impedance and phase angle of series RLC circuits

13.2 Analysis of series RLC circuits

13.3 Series resonance

13.4 Series resonant filters

13.5 Parallel RLC circuits

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13.6 Parallel resonance

13.7 Parallel resonant filters

13.8 Applications

8.

Explain the fundamentals of transformers

14.1 Mutual inductance

14.2 The basic transformer

14.3 Step-up transformers

14.4 Step-down transformers

14.5 Loading the secondary

14.6 Reflected load

14.7 Impedance matching

14.8 The transformer as an isolation device

14.9 Practical transformers

14.10 Other types of transformers

14.11 Troubleshooting

9.

Demonstrate the fundamentals of semi-

conductors

16.1 Introduction to semi-conductors

16.2 The PN Junction diode

16.3 Diode characteristics

16.4 Diode rectifiers

16.4 Power supplies

16.5 Special purpose diodes

16.6 Troubleshooting

7 PRACTICAL WORK AND WORK-INTEGRATED LEARNING

The practical part of this module will be covered in the module ECTPRA1.

8 ASSESSMENT

8.1 Assessment criteria

Your final mark will be calculated by using a ratio of 20% year mark and 80% examination mark.

8.2 Assessment plan

You will find your assignments for this subject in this Tutorial Letter. Assignment 1 and 2 are compulsory and both assignments will be used in the calculation of your year mark. Please send the completed assignments to UNISA before the closing dates stated in this section.

The mark for Electronics I (ECT1501) is calculated as follows:

The year mark contributes to 20%.

The examination mark contributes to 80%

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The year mark is based on all the assignment marks obtained and their contribution towards the final year mark are as shown in the table below:

ASSIGNMENT NUMBER

CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS YEAR

MARK

1 (Compulsory) 10%

2 90%

TOTAL = 100 %

8.3 Assignment numbers

8.3.1 General assignment numbers

Assignments are numbered consecutively per module, starting from 01.

8.3.2 Unique assignment numbers

SEMESTER 1

Assignment 1: (Compulsory)

868704

Assignment 2: (Compulsory)

658899

SEMESTER 2

Assignment 1: (Compulsory)

690239

Assignment 2: (Compulsory)

673537

8.4 Assignment due dates

THE CUT-OFF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE :

Assignment 1: (Compulsory) Assignment 2: (Compulsory)

2 March 2018 9 April 2018

SEMESTER 2

THE CUT-OFF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE :

Assignment 1: (Compulsory) Assignment 2: (Compulsory)

29 August 2018 28 September 2018

8.5 Submission of assignments

ALL ASSIGNMENTS (submitted) HAVE TO BE ATTEMPTED!!!!!!! THE SUBMISSION OF AN EMPTY ASSIGNMENT COVER IS UNACCEPTABLE.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING POINTS :

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NO LATE ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

KEEP A CLEAR COPY OF THE ASSIGNMENT FOR YOUR OWN REFERENCE. THIS IS IMPORTANT, AS ASSIGNMENTS DO GET LOST.

SUBMISSIONS OF ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH “MY STUDIES @ UNISA”.

Please note that model answers for the assignments will be dispatched to all students shortly after the closing date of the assignment. This implies that you cannot submit your assignment later than the stipulated submission date.

The model answers will be in tutorial letter 201, under additional Resources on myunisa. For detailed information and requirements as far as assignments are concerned, see the brochure my Studies @ Unisa that you received with your study material. To submit an assignment via myUnisa:

Go to myUnisa.

Log in with your student number and password.

Select the module.

Click on assignments in the menu on the left-hand side of the screen.

Click on the assignment number you wish to submit.

Follow the instructions.

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8.6 The assignments

SEMESTER 1

THE CUT-OFF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE :

Assignment 1: (Compulsory) Assignment 2: (Compulsory) Assignment 3 (Not compulsory)

2 March 2018 9 April 2018

ASSIGNMENT 1

1. How many amperes of current flows when 5 coulombs of charge flow past a given point in a wire in 2 seconds?

1. 2.5 A

2. 10 A

3. 0.4 A

4 20 A

5 50 A

2. The current – voltage relation is given bydi

v Ldt

. If the current in a 2H inductor varies at

a rate of 2A/s, find the voltage across the inductor.

1. 6 V

2. 4 V

3. 8 V

4 2 V

5. 16 V

3. The energy stored by the inductor in question 2 above is calculated by2

2

LiW . What is

the energy stored in the magnetic field after 2 seconds?

1. 16 J

2. 8 J

3. 32 J

4. 4 J

5. 2 J

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4. What is the current delivered by the source in the circuit shown in figure 1?

1. 30.125 A

2. 28.571 A

3 25.125 A

4 27.581 A

5. 30.561 A

5 What is the voltage drop in resistor R1 in the circuit in figure 1

1. 20V

2. 5V

3. 5.5V

4. 0.5V

5. none of the above

R12Ω

R2

V110 V

R3

R4

R5

4ΩR6

R7

Figure 1

6. Refer to the voltage divider network shown in figure 2. What is the voltage between A and B?

1. 111.111 V

2. 90.000 V

3. 11.111 V

4. 100.000 V

5. 20.000 V

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100 V

1kΩ

5kΩ

4kΩ

A

B

Figure 2

7. The current Id in the circuit shown in figure 3 is equal to:

1. 12 A

2. 24 A

3. 4 A

4. -12 A

5. None of the above

Ia = 5 A Ib = 3 A

Ic = 4 A

Ix = 1 A

Id = ? A

Io = 7 A

Figure 3

8. Consider the circuit which contains the two sources as shown in figure 4. The current passing through the 3 ohm resistor in the circuit is:

1. 3.625 A

2. 4.625 A

3. 5.000 A

4. 6.635 A

5. 5.625 A

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R1

R2

10Ω

R3

I15 A V1

20 V

Figure 4

9. From the circuit in figure 4, the power dissipated in the 3 ohm resistor when both the sources are acting simultaneously is given by:

1. 94.921 W

2. 96.990 W

3. 18.750 W

4. 29.290 W

5. 48.040 W

10. Consider the circuit in figure 5. What is the current passing through the 24 ohm resistance (when connected to the circuit)?

1. 0.330 A

2. 3.330 A

3. 33.330 A

4. 0.290 A

5. 0.400 A

R1

R2

12Ω

V110 V

R3

24Ω

Figure 5

11. From the circuit in figure 5, what is the voltage drop across the 24 ohm resistance?

1. 8.570 V

2. 9.750 V

3. 6.125 V

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4. 5.875 V

5. 7.920 V

12. Norton’s equivalent form in any complex impedance circuit consists of?

1. an equivalent current source in parallel with an equivalent resistance.

2. an equivalent voltage source in series with an equivalent conductance.

3. an equivalent current source in parallel with an equivalent impedance.

4. both (1) and (2)

5. none of the above

13. In a pure capacitor, the voltage

1. is in phase with the current

2. is out of phase with the current

3. lags behind the current by 90°

4. leads the current by 90°

5. (3) and (4)

14. What is the total reactance of a series RLC circuit at resonance?

1. equal to XL

2. equal to XC

3. equal to R

4. zero

5. one

15. In a pure inductive circuit, voltage?

1. is in phase with the current

2. is out of phase with the current

3. lags behind the current by 90°

4. leads the current by 90°

5 (3) and (4)

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16. The number of diodes used in a half-wave rectifier is

1. one

2. two

3. three

4. four

5 none of the above

17. The unit for measuring impedance is

1. Voltage

2. Ohms

3. Amplitude

4. Siemens

5 none of the above

18. Zener diodes are widely used as

1. current limiters

2, power distributors

3. voltage references

4. variable resistors

5 both (2) and (3)

19. The small variation in the output voltage of a DC power supply is called

1. average voltage

2. surge voltage

3. residual voltage

4. ripple voltage

5 rms voltage

20. For normal operation of an npn transistor, the base must be

1. disconnected

2. negative with respect to the emitter

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3. positive with respect to the emitter

4. positive with respect to the collector

5. neutral

TOTAL = 100%

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ASSIGNMENT 2

QUESTION 1

1.1 Figure 1 shows colour-coded resistors, in 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 below. Determine the

resistance value and the tolerance of each.

1.1.1

(3)

1.1.2 (3)

Figure 1

1.2 If you need a 330Ω resistor and 5% tolerance, what colour bands would you look for?

(2)

[8]

QUESTION 2

2.1 Refer to the circuit in Figure 2 to determine

2.1.1 The total resistance between terminals A and B. (6)

2.1.2 The current, IT, IR2 and IR3 in each branch with 10 V between A and B. (6)

2.2 Using the currents found in, calculate voltage drop across:

2.2.1 R1 (2)

2.2.2.R2 (2)

2.2.3 R3 (2)

R1

100Ω

R2820Ω

R3

220Ω

R4820Ω

R5

100Ω

R6680Ω

R7

100Ω

R8

220Ω

R9

100Ω

A

B

I1=It I3 I5

I9=It

I2 I4

I8

Figure 2

[18]

silver green white orange

orange

orange brown gold

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QUESTION 3

3.1 The circuit in Figure 3 consists of resistances and a voltage source. Use Kirchoff’s Laws to determine the currents in the circuit. (8)

R5

R4

R3

R1

VT

12 V

R26Ω

ABC

D E F

I1I3

I2

Figure 3

3.2 Find the voltage between A and B in each voltage divider

3.2.1 of Figure 4 (2)

3.2.2 of Figure 5 (2)

100Ω

47Ω

V112 V A

B

2.2kΩ

3.3kΩ

V28 V

A

B

1kΩ

Figure 4 Figure 5

[12]

QUESTION 4

4.1 Convert the following angular values from radians to degrees:

4.1.1 2π/8 (1)

4.1.2 3π/5 (1)

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4.2 The control dial settings of an analog oscilloscope shown in Figure 6 are set as follows:

The VOLTS/DIVISION switch is set at 0.35 mV. The TIME/DIVISION setting is set at

0.4 mS.

Figure 6

Determine:

4.2.1 the peak-to-peak voltage (2)

4.2.2 the period of the waveform on the screen. (2)

4.2.3 the frequency of the waveform. (2)

[8]

QUESTION 5

5.1 Capacitors are used for a variety of reasons in both AC and DC applications. Name

FIVE of the applications. (ANY FIVE) (5)

5.2 Refer to Figure 7 and calculate:

5.2.1 the total capacitance for the circuit (2)

5.2.2 the voltage across each capacitor (8)

Figure 7

[15]

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QUESTION 6

6.1 For the circuit in Figure 8, determine:

6.1.1 total circuit impedance (ZT) (6)

6.1.2 total circuit current (IT) (2)

6.1.3 voltage drops across C1, C2 and resistors R1 and R2 (8)

6.1.4 phase angle (θ) (2)

6.2 For the circuit in Figure 8, draw the phasor diagram showing all voltages and the total

current. (6)

R1

100Ω

R2

100Ω

C1

100nF

C2

220nF

V12 Vrms

15 Hz

Figure 8

[24]

QUESTION 7

7.1 What would cause the barrier potential of a PN silicon diode to decrease from 0.7 V to 0.6 V? (2)

7.2 Determine whether each silicon diode in Figure 9 is forward- or reverse-biased with the corresponding depletion junction voltage drop. (8)

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7.3 Determine the voltage across each diode in Figure 9. 5)

10Ω

56Ω

1kΩ

1.5kΩ

4.7kΩ

10kΩ 10kΩ

5 V 8 V

100 V

30 V

10 V 20 V 4.7kΩ

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

Figure 9

[15]

TOTAL = 100%

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ASSIGNMENT 3 QUESTION 1: PULSE RESPONSE OF REACTIVE CIRCUITS 1.1 Define the term ‘time constant’ as applied in RC circuits. (2) 1.2 Refer to Figure 1 below.

VT

50 V

S1

C1

0.01 uF

R1

8.2 k ohm

Figure 1 Calculate the following:

1.2.1 The time constant. (2) 1.2.2 The capacitor voltage 100 μs after the switch is closed if the capacitor is

initially uncharged. (2) 1.3 Sketch the charging curve of question 1.2 above. (2) [8]

[8] QUESTION 2: RL CIRCUITS 2.1 In the RC circuit in figure 2, determine the following:

2.1.1 The total resistance of the circuit (2) 2.1.2 The total inductance of the circuit (2) 2.1.3 The total Impedance and the phase angle in degree. (6)

R1

47ΩR2

10Ω

L1

50mH

L2

100mH

V15 Vrms

100 Hz

Figure 2

[10]

QUESTION 3: SERIES RLC CIRCUITS AND RESONANCE

3.1 Analyze the circuit in Figure 3 and determine: 3.1.1 Total impedance (ZT) (6) 3.1.2 Total current (IT) (2)

3.2 State four conditions for a series RLC circuit to be at resonance. (4)

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R1

220Ω

R2

390Ω

L1

500µH

L2

1mH

C110nF

C21.8nF

Vs

12 V

Figure 3

3.3 A certain series resonant circuit has a maximum current of 50mA and a VL of 100 V. The source voltage is 12 V. Find: 3.3.1 Total impedance (ZT) (2) 3.3.2 Inductive reactance (XL) (2) 3.3.3 Capacitive reactance (XC) (2)

[18]

QUESTION 4: TRANSFORMERS 4.1 Explain the operation of transformer. (4) 4.2 What does electrical isolation mean in transformers? (1) 4.3 Can a DC voltage be coupled by a transformer? (1) 4.4 For the circuit in Figure 4, find the turns ratio required to deliver maximum power to

the 4 ohm speaker. (2) 4.5 What is the maximum power in watts delivered to the speaker? (3)

R1

16Ω

4 ohm

25 V

1:2

Figure 4 [11]

QUESTION 5: PULSE RESPONSE OF REACTIVE CIRCUITS 5.1 A single 12 volts pulse with a width of 200 µS is applied to the integrator in Figure 5.

The source resistance is assumed to be zero. 5.1.1 To what voltage will the capacitor charge? (2) 5.1.2 How long will it take the capacitor to discharge? (3) 5.1.3 Show the output voltage waveform. (4)

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R1

10MΩC1nF

VoutVin

200 micro second

12 V

0 V

Figure 5

[9] QUESTION 6: INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTORS 6.1 Draw simple circuits to show:

6.1.1 Forward biased pn junction diode (2) 6.1.2 Reverse biased pn junction diode (2) (NB: Include limit resistors in your circuits)

6.2 Which bias condition produces majority carrier current? (1) 6.3 Which bias condition produces a widening of the depletion region? (1)

[6] QUESTION 7: DIODES AND APPLICATIONS

Determine the most likely failure on the circuit of Figure 6 for each of the following symptoms. State the correct action you would take in each case. The transformer has turns ratio of 5:1.

7.1 No voltage across primary. (1)

7.2 No voltage at point 2 with respect to ground; 110 V rms across the primary. (1)

7.3 No voltage at point 3 with respect ground; 110 V rms across the primary. (1)

7.4 150 V rms at point 2 with respect to ground; input is correct at 110 V rms. (1)

7.5 68 V at point 3 with respect to ground; input is correct at 110 V rms. (1)

C1

T1F1 BR1

1

2

4

3

SW1A

5:1 C2

IC1

LINE VREG

COMMON

VOLTAGE110 V

/ 60Hz

Vout

1

4

2

3

5

6

Figure 6

[5] TOTAL = 67%

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SEMESTER 2

THE CUT-OFF SUBMISSION DATES FOR THE ASSIGNMENTS ARE :

Assignment 1: (Compulsory)

Assignment 2: (Compulsory)

Assignment 3: (Not compulsory)

29 August 2018

28 September 2018

ASSIGNMENT 1

TO BE COMPLETED ON MARK READING SHEET

Question 1

The SI unit for measuring an Inductor is

1) Volts 2) Inductance 3) Henry 4) Amperes 5) Both (1) and (4) Question 2

Which of the following is not an electrical quantity? 1) Time 2) Voltage 3) Current 4) Power 5) Resistance Question 3

The unit of measuring power is 1) Volt 2) Watt 3) Ampere 4) Joule 5) Ohm

Question 4

The primary purpose of a resistor is to 1) Increase pressure 2) Limit current 3) Produce heat 4) Resist current change 5) Increase current

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Question 5

The current in a given circuit is not to exceed 12 Amperes. Which value of fuse is best? 1) 10 A 2) 25 A 3) 20 A 4) A fuse is not necessary 5) All of the above Question 6

If you measure all the voltage drops and the source voltage in a series circuit and add them together, taking into consideration the polarities, you will get a result equal to 1) The source voltage 2) The total of the voltage drops 3) Zero 4) The total of the source voltage and the voltage drops 5) Both (1) and (2) Question 7

In Figure 1 what does each voltmeter indicate when the switch (J1) is in Position 1? 1) U1 = 0.0 V and U2 = 1.2 V 2) U1 = 0.0 V and U2 = 12 V 3) U1 = 12 V and U2 = 0.0 V 4) U1 = U2 = 24 V 5) None of the above Question 8

In Figure 1 what does each voltmeter indicate when the switch (J1) is in position 2? 1) U1 = 1.2 V and U2 = 12 V 2) U1 = 0.0 V and U2 = 12 V 3) U1 = 12 V and U2 = 0.000 V 4) U1 = U2 =24 V 5) None of the above

R1 R2

J1

V1

12 V U10.000 V

+

-

U20.000 V

+

-

1

2

Figure 1

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Question 9

For 10 V and 50 mA, the power is 1) 500 mW 2) 0.5 W

3) 500 000 W 4) Answers (1), (2), and (3) 5) None of the above Question 10

When you connect an ammeter in a series resistive circuit and turn on the source voltage, the meter reads zero. You should check for 1) A broken wire 2) A shorted resistor 3) An open resistor 4) Both (1) and (3) 5) Short circuit Question 11

When a 1.2 kΩ resistor and a 100 Ω resistor are connected in parallel, the total resistance is 1) Greater than 1.2 kΩ 2) Greater than 100 Ω but less than 1.2 kΩ 3) Less than 100 Ω but greater than 90 Ω 4) Less than 90 Ω 5) Greater than 99 Ω Question 12

If 120 mA of current is supplied into a parallel circuit consisting of three branches and two of the branch currents are 40 mA and 20mA respectively, then the third branch current is 1) 30 mA 2) 20 mA 3) 160 mA 4) 40 mA 5) 60 mA Question 13

The output of a certain voltage divider is 9 V with no load. When a load is connected, the output voltage 1) Increases 2) Decreases 3) Remains the same 4) Becomes zero 5) Both (1) and (2)

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Question 14

How many amperes of current flows when 8 coulombs of charge flow past a given point in a wire in 0.2 seconds? 1) 2.5 A 2) 10 A 3) 40 A 4) 20 A 5) 50 A Question 15

An uncharged capacitor and a resistor are connected in series with a switch and a 12 V battery. At the instant the switch is closed, the voltage across the capacitor is 1) 12 V 2) 6 V 3) 24 V 4) 0 V 5) 3 V Question 16

A magnetic field is made up of 1) Positive and negative charges 2) Magnetic domains 3) Flux lines 4) Magnetic poles 5) Electric field Question 17

Calculate the total resistance of two 180Ω resistor that are connected in parallel. 1) 360Ω 2) 180Ω 3) 99Ω 4) 100Ω 5) 90Ω Question 18

Four 10 mH inductors are in series. The total inductance is 1) 40 mH 2) 2.5 mH 3) 40 000 μH 4) 25 mH 5) Answers (1) and (3)

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Question 19

Figure 2 shows three capacitors that are connected in series. The total capacitance of the circuit is 1) 6.69 pF 2) 0.69 F 3) 0.069 pF 4) 69.69 pF 5) 69.69 nF

C1

100pF

C2

560pF

C3

390pF100 V

Figure 2 Question 20

Refer to Figure 2. The total charge stored by the series capacitors is 1) 6.69 pC 2) 0.69 C 3) 0.069 pC 4) 69.69 pC 5) 6.969 nC

Total marks = 100%

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ASSIGNMENT 2

QUESTION 1

1.1 Define Ohm’s Law. (2)

1.2 Study the circuit shown in Figure 1. Calculate the currents for the voltage values of 0, 50, 100, 150 and 200. (10)

1.3 Sketch the current (in mA) versus voltage (in Volts) graph. (3)

R1

1.0kΩVo

current, I

Figure 1

[15]

QUESTION 2

2.1 State:

2.1.1 Superposition Theorem. (2)

2.1.2 Kirchoff’s Voltage Law. (2)

2.2 Consider the circuit, which contains the two sources as shown in figure 2. Use the Superposition Theorem to determine:

2.2.1 The current passing through the 3Ω resistor in the circuit is: (5)

2.2.2 The power dissipated in the 3Ω resistor when both sources are active simultaneously (6)

R1

R2

10Ω

R3

I15 A V1

20 V

Figure 2

[15]

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QUESTION 3

For the circuit in figure 3,

Calculate:

3.1 IS (7)

3.2 VR (2)

3.3 VC (2)

3.4 VC (2)

(use complex notation)

3.5 Sketch the voltage phasor diagram (6)

3.6 Verify KVL around the closed path (2)

R1

R2

L1

50mH

L2

50mHC1200µF

C2200µF

E

20V

Figure 3

[21]

QUESTION 4

4.1 Define the following terms:

4.1.1 Frequency (1)

4.1.2 Period (1)

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4.2 For the sine wave in figure 4 determine:

4.2.1 The peak value (2)

4.2.2 The peak-to-peak value (2)

4.2.3 The rms value (2)

4.2.4 The average value (2)

4.2.5 The frequency (3)

Figure 4

[13]

QUESTION 5

5.1 Explain the operation of a transformer. (4)

5.2 To step 100 volts down to 50 volts, what must be the turn’s ratio of the transformer? (2)

[6]

QUESTION 6

6.1 Describe the process of doping to form semiconductor materials. (2)

6.2 Explain why a series resistor is necessary when a pn junction is forward biased.

(2)

6.3 Draw the curves to show only the forward characteristics of both Germanium and

Silicon diodes. (4)

[8]

V (volts)

T (mS)

-25

25

0 1 2

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QUESTION 7

7.1 Draw a neat circuit diagram of a full-wave rectifier that uses a center-tapped transformer. (4)

7.2 Sketch the voltage waveform across load resistor if a capacitor is included in the circuit you have drawn in question 7.1 above. (2)

7.3 Calculate the peak voltage rating of each half of a center-tapped transformer used in a full-wave rectifier that has an average output voltage of 110 V. (4)

[10]

QUESTION 8

8.1 A transformer with a step-down ratio of 20:1, supplied with mains voltage of 220 Vrms at 50 Hz is connected to a bridge rectifier circuit using four silicon diodes with a 100 Ω load resistor (RL).

8.1.1 Sketch the input sinusoidal waveform. (2)

8.1.2 Sketch the waveform you would expect to find across RL. (2)

8.1.3 Calculate:

(a).The Root-Mean-Square (RMS) value of voltage across RL. (3)

(b) The average value of voltage across RL. (3)

(c) The required Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) rating of the diode. (2)

[12]

TOTAL MARK = 100%

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ASSIGNMENT 3

(SELF EVALUATION DO NOT SUBMIT)

QUESTION 1: VOLTAGE, CURRENT, AND RESISTANCE 1.1 Determine the resistance values represented by the alphanumeric labels in the parts

shown below: 1.1.1 4k4 (1) 1.1.2 0.01k (1) 1.1.3 9M (1) 1.1.4 47R (1)

1.2 Colour coding is used to specify the resistance values (in ohms) as well as tolerance and

reliability. For five colour band resistors, what does the following represent? 1.2.1 First three bands. (1) 1.2.2 Fourth colour band. (1) 1.2.3 Fifth colour band. (1)

1.3 A 12 V source is connected across a 10 Ω resistor for 2 minutes. 1.3.1 What is the power dissipation in the 10Ω resistor? (3) 1.3.2 How much energy is used? (3) 1.3.3 If the resistor remains connected for an additional minute, does the power

dissipation increases or decreases, and why? (2) [15]

QUESTION 2: OHM’S LAW, ENERGY AND POWER 2.1 Define Ohm’s Law. (2) 2.2 Study the circuit shown in Figure 1. Calculate the currents for the voltage values of 0, 50,

100, 150 and 200. (10) 2.3 Sketch the current (in mA) versus voltage (in Volts) graph. (3)

R1

1.0kΩVo

current, I

Figure 1 [15]

QUESTION 3: KIRCHOFF’S VOLTAGE LAW 3.1 For the circuit shown in Figure 2, determine the unknown voltage drop V1. (3)

20 V

2 V 1 V

V1

5 V

8 V

Figure 2

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3.2 Refer to Figure 3. Use the voltage divider rule to calculate

3.2.1 Voltage drop across terminal A and B. (3) 3.2.2 Voltage drop across terminal B and C. (3)

12 V

22Ω

47Ω

A

B

C

Figure 3 3.3 Determine the total voltage across points A and C. (3)

[12] QUESTION 4: INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATING CURRENT AND VOLTAGE 4.1 Define period of a waveform. (2) 4.2 Refer to the sine wave displayed on the scope screen in Figure 4. The horizontal axis is

0 V. Determine 4.2.1 The peak value. (3) 4.2.2 The root-mean-square. (3) 4.2.3 The period. (3) 4.2.4 The frequency. (2)

[13]

Ch 1 V/DIV: 0.2 V T/DIV: 50 ms

Figure 4

QUESTION 5: RC CIRCUITS 5.1 Define the term ‘time constant’ as applied in RC circuits. (2) 5.2 A series RC circuit has a 270 kΩ resistor and a 2200 pF capacitor. What is the time

constant in S ? (3)

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5.3 How long does it take C1 of 1.5 microfarad to discharge to 3 V in Figure 5? The

capacitor has initial condition (IC) of 25 V. (Hint: t

-RC

iv = Ve ). (5)

C1IC=25V

SW1

R11kΩ

Figure 5

[10] QUESTION 6: RLC CIRCUITS 6.1 What is resonance? (2) 6.2 The total impedance of the series RLC circuit is given by

T

1Z ω =R+ j ωL -

ωC. (4)

6.2.1 Prove that, at resonance, 1

f =r2π LC

.

6.2.2 If R = 10 Ω and 1

ωL =ωC

, what is the value of TZ ? (1)

6.3 Calculate the resonance frequency of the series RLC circuit of Figure 6. (3)

R1

22Ω

L1

20mH

C1

47µF Figure 6

[10] QUESTION 7: SEMICONDUCTORS AND PN JUNCTION DIODES 7.1 Explain the following terms:

7.1.1 Doping. (2) 7.1.2 Forward bias. (2)

7.2 A germanium diode is connected as shown in Figures 7a and 7b. What is the approximate voltage drop across each diode in each circuit? (2)

7.2.1 7.2.2

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R

Vbias

R

Vbias

V

0.000 V

+-

0.000 V

+-

V

D D

Figure 7a Figure 7b 7.3 Sketch the resulting output waveforms for the input signal at each diode: 7.3.1 (2)

IN OUTD

7.3.2 (2)

IN OUTD

[10] QUESTION 8: DIODES AND APPLICATIONS 8.1 Sketch the characteristic curve to show the pn junction silicon diode in the forward and

reverse regions. (8) 8.2 Study the following list of components:

220 V / 12 V, 2 A transformer 220 V / 12 -0-12 V, 2 A transformer 3 × 1N4004 diodes 2 × Electrolytic capacitors

Choose the correct components and sketch the following circuit diagrams. 8.2.1 A half wave rectifier. (3) 8.2.2 A full wave rectifier. (4) Clearly label the components on each circuit diagram.

[15]

TOTAL MARK = 100%

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8.7 Other assessment methods

None

8.8 The examination

Use your my Studies @ Unisa brochure for general examination guidelines and examination preparation guidelines.

9 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The my Studies @ Unisa brochure contains an A-Z guide of the most relevant study information.

10 SOURCES CONSULTED

None

11 CONCLUSION

Please ensure that you have all the tutorial letters and prescribed book available before starting with your studies.

Tutorial letter 201, with the memoranda of the assignments wil

12 ADDENDUM

None