TI India Analog Design Contest (2012-2013)

www.uniti.in/adc Phase 1A Problem Statement for Team-D

Figure 1 shows a function generator containing a non-inverting integrator in loop with Schmitt trigger/comparator with regenerative positive feedback. Both the non-inverting integrator and the Schmitt trigger are implemented using TL082 Op-Amps from Texas Instruments.

Figure 1 Function Generator V01 is the square wave output and V 02 is the triangular wave output. 1) Show that the time period T of the square and triangular wave outputs is given by

where is

2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

What are the theoretical values of peak-to-peak amplitude and frequency of VO1 and VO2? Simulate the system and obtain the transient response at VO1 and VO2 . Measure the peak-to-peak values of VO1 and VO2. Build the system using ASLKv2010 Starter Kit and observe the nature of the plots on an oscilloscope. Measure the peak-to-peak values of V01 and V02. Compare theoretical, simulated and hardware implemented values of peak-to-amplitude and frequency of VO1 and VO2. Convert the above system into VCO (Voltage Control Oscillator) by inserting a multiplier MPY634KP from Texas Instruments in the feedback loop as shown below in Figure 2. Vary the control voltage and observe the change in the frequency of square and triangular wave outputs. Tabulate the readings. Obtain the sensitivity of the VCO from these readings. The sensitivity of the VCO is given by

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Figure 2 Voltage Controlled Oscillator (VCO finds applications in communication systems, especially MODEMS. Also it is an essential building block for Phase Lock Loop commonly referred to as PLL.) 7) (Optional Exercise for extra credit!) Record a short video on the experiment that you have performed, throwing light on the challenges you faced and learning you got. View http://uniti.in/component/videoflow/?task=latest as a reference.

You should submit your solution in two parts Part A and Part B (see below). Submit your report online on http://www.tinyurl.com/TIIADC2012

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Part A- Front Sheet

1 2 3

Name of your college Team Number Problem Statement ( A, B, C or D)

4 5 6 7

CMT Paper ID Names of the team members Name(s) of the faculty mentor Simulation software used by you

Part B Report

Prove that the Time period of square and triangular waves output is given by

Determine the theoretical values of frequency and peak-to-peak amplitude of square and triangular wave outputs.

Simulation Results

Simulate the system using a software such as TINA, PSPICE or Microcap. Free downloadable student versions of these softwares are available on the Internet. 3.1. Include the connection diagram of the simulated system in your report. 3.2. Obtain the transient response of VO1 and VO2. 3.3 Determine the value of frequency and peak-to-peak amplitude of square and triangular wave outputs from the transient response. 4 Hardware implementation

Build the function generator using Analog System Lab Starter Kit. Caputre the plots of VO1 and VO2 from an oscilloscope. Include a photograph of your lab set up.

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4.1. Determine the values of frequency and peak-to-peak amplitude of square and triangular wave outputs from the plots obtained from CRO.

Compare theoretical, simulated and hardware implemented values of peak-to-amplitude and frequency of square and triangular waves. Insert a multiplier MPY634KP from Texas Instruments in the feedback loop in your hardware set-up as shown in Figure 2. Capture the hardware set-up including the CRO plot in the form of picture and include it in the report. 6.1. For different values of control voltages, obtain the plots on the CRO. Use these plots to calculate frequency of square and triangular wave outputs and tabulate the readings.

S.No.

Control Voltage

Time-period of the output waveforms

Frequency of the output waveforms

6.2.

Calculate the sensitivity of the VCO from these readings. What is the impact of change in control voltage on amplitudes of triangular and square waveforms?

Conclusions 7.1. What challenges did you face in designing the circuit? 7.2. What challenges did you face during simulation? 7.3. What challenges did you face during practical realization? 7.4 Summarize any new learnings based on your experience.

Reference [1] Analog System Lab Manual by Dr. K.R.K. Rao, TI India and Dr. C.P. Ravikumar, TI India. http://uniti.in/teaching-material (You will find the soft copy of the manual as well as recorded lectures about the experiments on ASLK).

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