RC Circuits
In this lab, students will learn about resistor-capacitor (RC) circuits. These are circuits in which a resistor is placed in series with a capacitor and used to control the rate at which the capacitor charges or discharges. Like capacitors themselves, RC circuits have many applications in real-world circuitry. Students will make calculations for a given RC circuit and then build, modify, and measure that circuit with the NI ELVIS III. Students will also gain experience with two instruments: the function generator and the oscilloscope.
This is lab 7 of
10 in the course,
Introduction to Circuits.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lab, students will be able to:
- Discuss the purpose and behavior of RC circuits.
- Calculate the time constant of an RC circuit, measure the charging of an RC circuit, and confirm the time constant for that circuit.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Basic proficiency using Multisim Live
- Basic proficiency using ELVIS III Instruments
- Basic knowledge of breadboarding
- Basic knowledge of components and their behaviors
TI Analog Parts Kit for NI ELVIS III
TI Analog Parts Kit for NI ELVIS III
A set of components for circuits and electronics education provided by Texas Instruments which includes all components and building blocks of any introductory electronics laboratories.
NI ELVIS III
NI ELVIS III
Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design.
Multisim Live
Multisim Live
Multisim Live is an online, touch-optimized component of Multisim, so students can design and simulate their circuits anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Required Software
Download Academic Software, Learn About Software Licensing- Measurements Live - Install Instructions, Access
- Multisim Live - Access
Required Hardware
Purchase Engineering Education Products- NI ELVIS III - View User Manual and Specifications
- NI ELVIS III Default Prototyping Board
- NI ELVIS III Cables and Accessories Kit
- TI Analog Parts Kit
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