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Lab 1 Report

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Trần Minh Trí - EEACIU22234

Date Submitted: 9/5/2024

Date Performed: 4/5/2024
Lab Section: 1
Course Instructor: Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Binh Duong
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Table of Contents
List of Figures ........................................................................................….….............................. 2
List of Tables .................................................................................................……....................... 2
Nomenclature ...........................................................................................................…….…....... 2
Theoretical Background .............................................................................................…….......... 3
Experimental Procedure.............................................................................................……........... 3

List of Figures

Figure 1........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 2........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Figure 3........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 4........................................................................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 5........................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Figure 6........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Figure 7........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Figure 8........................................................................................................................................................................ 6

List of Tables
Table 1--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Table 2---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Table 3---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Table 4---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

Nomenclature
VDD = DC Voltage Source
Vdd = AC Volatge Source
Iref = Reference Current
Etc.
Theoretical Background
In a laboratory setting, breadboards serve as indispensable tools for electrical engineers,
students, and researchers. They are key to rapid prototyping, circuit design, and experimentation.

1. Layout of a Breadboard
1.1 Rows, Columns, and Tie Points
• A standard breadboard is typically divided into rows, columns, and tie points.
• Rows run horizontally and are usually labeled with numbers (e.g., 1 to 30).
• Columns run vertically and are typically labeled with letters (e.g., A to J).
• Tie points are the holes where components are inserted and connected.

Figure 1
1.2 Power Buses
• Breadboards have dedicated power buses, often marked as red (positive) and blue
(negative or ground).
• Power buses run alongside the rows and provide power to components.
1.3 Distribution Strips

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 • Distribution strips run alongside the columns and are connected to the rows.
• They serve as an additional means to distribute power or create common connections.
2. Using Breadboards in the Lab

Figure 2

2.1 Component Placement

• Components are inserted into tie points, ensuring their legs contact the metal clips
beneath.
• Proper orientation of components is crucial.
2.2 Power Connections
• Power and ground connections are established by connecting them to the respective
power buses on the breadboard.
• Use jumper wires to connect components and create the desired circuits.
2.3 Neat and Compact Layout
• Arrange components in an organized and compact manner to minimize the risk of loose
connections and short circuits.

3.The resistors
3.1 The color of resistors

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+) Resistors come in a variety of values, forms, and physical dimensions. Nearly all through-hole
resistors, with a power rating of up to one watt, feature a set of colored bands used to convey
information about their resistance value, tolerance, and sometimes their temperature coefficient.

+) These bands can range from three to six in number, with four bands being the most commonly
encountered configuration. The initial bands consistently denote numerical values in the
resistance, followed by a multiplier band that indicates shifting the decimal point either to the
right or left. The final bands convey information ab out tolerance and the temperature coefficient.

Figure 4

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Experimental Procedure
Problem 1:

Figure 5

V 5
Using: I = => I = 3 3 => I = 4.5454∗10
−4
(A)
R 1∗10 +10∗10
V R 1 = V ab = 4.5454∗10−4 * 1 * 103 = 0.4545 (A)

V R 2 = V bc = 4.5454∗10−4 * 10 * 103 = 4.5454 (A)

Vcd = 0 (V)

Vad = Va – Vd = 5 – 0 = 5(V)

Vab Vbc Vcd Vad Vcb

Calculation 0.4545 V 4.5454 V 0V 5V -4.5454 V

Measurement 0.4519 V 4.541 V 0V 4.994 V -4.541 V

Error(%) 0.57% 0.096% 0V 0.12% 0.096%

Table 1

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Problem 2:

Figure 6

V B −5 VB VB
At node B: 3
+ 3
+ 3
=0 => V B=3.21 V
10 10∗10 2.2∗10
¿>V AB=V A −V B = 1.79 V

=> V BC =V B −V c =3.21−0=3.21 V
V A−V B 1.79 3
I 1= = 3
=1.79∗10 (A )
R1 1∗10
V B−V c 3.21 −4
I 2= = 3
=3.21∗10 ( A)
R2 10∗10
V B−V c 3.21 −3
I 2= = 3
=1.459∗10 (A )
R2 2.2∗10

VAB VBC I1 I2 I3

Calculation 1.79 V 3.21V 1.79 mA 321.638uA 1.459 mA

Measurement 1.7636 V 3.232V 1.76 mA 323uA 1.468 mA

Error(%) 1.47 % 0.685 % 1.67 % 0.423% 0.61%

Table 2

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Problem 3:

Figure 7

RAC 2K 10K 15K

VAC 0.5 V 2.5 V 3.75 V
VCB 4.5 V 2.5 V 1.25 V
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Problem 4:

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RAC 2K 10K 15K

VAC 0.407 V 1.018 V 2.037 V
VCB 1.63 V 1.019 V 0 V
Table 4

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