COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MINES

(CEM)

SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND

COMPUTER SCIENCE
(SEECS)

Course Name: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Labs

Course Code: ENGR 206
 Laboratory 1: Introduction to Lab Tools & Equipment
1. Objectives:
The concept of this lab is to get students familiar with lab tools and components.

2. Tools:
I. Computer Tools: Multisim
II. Lab Equipment:
i. DC Supply

ii. Function Generator/Oscilloscope (Optional)

iii. Multimeter

iv. Resistors

v. Capacitor
 Pre-Laboratory 2: Analysis of a Simple Resistive Circuits
1. Objectives:
In this pre-laboratory, students will learn about the theoretical and analytical analysis of
different resistive circuits connections: Series, parallel, and combinational, along with the
current and voltage distribution per each of the resistances.

2. Computer Tools: Multisim

3. Procedure:
a. Solve the following circuits using hand calculations
b. Build and analyze the following circuits in Multisim

4. Simulation Layout:
a. Voltage Divider Circuit:
I. For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.1., find the value of the no load voltage (Hint: is
not connected) given that:
, , and
II. Repeat part I when is is connected to the circuit given:
, , , and
R1

vs R2 vo RL

Fig. 2.1. Voltage Divider Circuit

b. Current Divider Circuit:
I. For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.2., find the value of , , and given that:
, , and
II. Verify that the total power dissipated by the resistances is equal to the total power
generated by the supply.
 1 kW

i1 i2
is

vs R1 R2

Fig. 2.2. Current Divider Circuit

c. Series and Parallel Connected Resistances:

For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.3., find the equivalent resistance of the circuit (Hint:
No power source should be connected). Then find the current shown in the figure.

a 1 kW 1 kW

5V 10 kW 10 kW 100 kW

Rab

Fig. 2.3. Example of a resistive circuit

 Laboratory 2: Analysis of a Simple Resistive Circuits
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about the experimental analysis of different resistive
circuits connections: Series, parallel, and combinational, along with the current and voltage
distribution per each of the resistances.

2. Equipment:
a. DC power supply
b. Breadboard
c. Resistors
d. Multimeter

3. Procedure:
a. Build the following circuits on the breadboard
b. DO NOT CONNECT the power supply until connections are checked by the lab
instructor
c. Connect the power supply
d. Measure and save the required values
e. Compare your results to the pre-lab results
f. Include an error analysis in your report using the following formula:

4. Experimental Layout:
a. Voltage Divider Circuit:
I. For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.1., find the value of the no load voltage (Hint: is
not connected) given that:
, , and
II. Repeat part I when is connected to the circuit given:
, , , and
R1

vs R2 vo RL

Fig. 2.1. Voltage Divider Circuit

b. Current Divider Circuit:
I. For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.2., find the value of , , and given that:
, , and
II. Verify that the total power dissipated by the resistances is equal to the total power
generated by the supply.
1 kW

i1 i2
is

vs R1 R2

Fig. 2.2. Current Divider Circuit

c. Series and Parallel Connected Resistances:

For the circuit shown in Fig. 2.3., find the equivalent resistance of the circuit (Hint:
No power source should be connected). Then measure the current shown in the figure.

a 1 kW 1 kW

5V 10 kW 10 kW 100 kW

Rab

Fig. 2.3. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 Pre-Laboratory 3: Nodal Voltage Analysis and Mesh Current
Analysis
1. Objectives:
In this pre-laboratory, students will learn about the theoretical and analytical analysis of
current distribution, Nodal voltage method and Mesh current method.

2. Computer Tools: Multisim

3. Procedure:
a. Solve the following circuits using hand calculations
b. Build and analyze the following circuits in Multisim

4. Simulation Layout:
I. For the circuits shown in Fig. 3.1. and Fig. 3.2., use the Nodal voltage method and the
Mesh current method to find the voltage across each resistance along with the current
passing through it.
II. Verify your answers using Multisim
10 kW 1 kW

5V 1 kW 2.2 kW 5.6 kW 15 V

Fig. 3.1. Example of a Resistive Circuit

10 V

22 kW 10 kW

5V 47 kW 100 kW

Fig. 3.2. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 Laboratory 3: Nodal Voltage Analysis and Mesh Current Analysis
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about the experimental analysis of current distribution,
Nodal voltage method and Mesh current method.

2. Equipment:
a. DC power supply
b. Breadboard
c. Resistors
d. Multimeter

3. Procedure:
a. Build the following circuits on the breadboard
b. DO NOT CONNECT the power supply until connections are checked by the lab
instructor
c. Connect the power supply
d. Measure and save the required values
e. Compare your results to the pre-lab results
f. Include an error analysis in your report using the following formula:

4. Experimental Layout:
For the circuits shown in Fig. 3.1. and Fig. 3.2., measure the voltage across each resistance
along with the current passing through it.
10 kW 1 kW

5V 1 kW 2.2 kW 5.6 kW 15 V

Fig. 3.1. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 10 V

22 kW 10 kW

5V 47 kW 100 kW

Fig. 3.2. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 Pre-Laboratory 4: Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Analysis
1. Objectives:
In this pre-laboratory, students will learn about the theoretical and analytical analysis of the
Superposition analysis.

2. Computer Tools: Multisim

3. Procedure:
a. Solve the following circuits using hand calculations
b. Build and analyze the following circuits in Multisim

4. Simulation Layout:
I. For the circuits shown in Fig. 4.1. and Fig. 4.2., find the Thevenin and Norton
Equivalent
II. Find the maximum power transfer for such system
III. Verify your answers using Multisim
R2 = 1 kW R4 = 1 kW a

vs = 5 V R1 = 4.7 kW R3 = 2.2 kW RL = 5.6 kW

b
Fig. 4.1. Example of a Resistive Circuit

Fig. 4.2. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 Laboratory 4: Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Analysis
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about the experimental analysis of the Superposition
analysis.
2. Equipment:
a. DC power supply
b. Breadboard
c. Resistors
d. Multimeter
3. Procedure:
a. Build the following circuits on the breadboard
b. DO NOT CONNECT the power supply until connections are checked by the lab
instructor
c. Connect the power supply
d. Measure and save the required values
e. Compare your results to the pre-lab results
f. Include an error analysis in your report using the following formula:

4. Experimental Layout:
For the circuits shown in Fig. 4.1. and Fig. 4.2., measure the Thevenin and Norton
Equivalent. Then verify the maximum power transfer for such system using 5 different
resistors. (Hint: use the closest real value of resistances if you don’t have the actual one)
R2 = 1 kW R4 = 1 kW a

vs = 5 V R1 = 4.7 kW R3 = 2.2 kW RL = 5.6 kW

b
Fig. 4.1. Example of a Resistive Circuit

Fig. 4.2. Example of a Resistive Circuit

 Pre-Laboratory 5: Operational Amplifiers
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about:
a. Ideal Op-Amp terminal characteristics
b. Analyzing circuits containing Op-Amps, resistors, and capacitors
c. Designing Op-Amp circuits

2. Computer Tools: Multisim

3. Procedure:
a. Solve the following circuits using hand
calculations
b. Build and analyze the following circuits
in Multisim Fig. 5.1. Operational Amplifier
Terminals: 741 IC
4. Simulation Layout:
I. Design the inverting amplifier shown in Fig. 5.2. with a gain of . Use power
supplies and an ideal Op-Amp find the range of the input that allows the Op-Amp to
operate in the linear region. Verify your answers using Multisim
Rf

Rs +Vcc

vs -Vcc vo

Fig. 5.2. Inverting Amplifier Circuit

II. Design the summing amplifier shown in Fig. 5.3. whose output is:

Given , , and using power supplies and an ideal Op-Amp find

the value of that allows the Op-Amp to operate in the linear region. Verify your
answers using Multisim
Fig. 5.3. Summing Amplifier Circuit
 Laboratory 5: Operational Amplifiers
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about:
a. Ideal Op-Amp terminal characteristics
b. Analyzing circuits containing Op-Amps, resistors, and capacitors
c. Designing Op-Amp circuits

2. Equipment:
a. DC power supply or Oscilloscope
b. Use batteries to feed the
c. Breadboard
d. Resistors
e. Op-Amp LM741
f. Multimeter
Fig. 5.1. Operational Amplifier
3. Procedure: Terminals: 741 IC
a. Build the following circuits on the breadboard
b. DO NOT CONNECT the power supply until connections are checked by the lab
instructor
c. Connect the power supply
d. Measure and save the required values
e. Compare your results to the pre-lab results
f. Include an error analysis in your report using the following formula:

4. Experimental Layout:
I. Experimentally build the inverting amplifier shown in Fig. 5.2. with a gain of . Use
power supplies and an ideal Op-Amp find the range of the input that allows
the Op-Amp to operate in the linear region.
Rf

Rs +Vcc

vs -Vcc vo

Fig. 5.2. Inverting Amplifier Circuit

II. Experimentally build the summing amplifier shown in Fig. 5.3. whose output is:

Given , , and using power supplies and an ideal Op-Amp find

the value of that allows the Op-Amp to operate in the linear region. Verify your
answers using Multisim

Fig. 5.3. Summing Amplifier Circuit

 Pre-Laboratory 6: Introduction to AC Test Equipment (Optional)
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about measuring the RMS Voltages for various
functions and analyze them.

2. Computer Tools: Multisim

3. Procedure:
a. Solve the following circuits using hand calculations
b. Build and analyze the following circuits in Multisim

4. Simulation Layout:
I. Design the RC circuit shown in Fig. 6.1. Given , , and
. Find the value of the capacitor rms voltage and compare it to the supply
voltage. Verify your answers using Multisim

Fig. 6.1. RC Circuit

II. Repeat part I with replacing the sine wave source by a square wave source having a
frequency of and an amplitude of Peak to Peak.
 Laboratory 6: Introduction to AC Test Equipment (Optional)
1. Objectives:
In this laboratory, students will learn about:
a. Ideal Op-Amp terminal characteristics
b. Analyzing circuits containing Op-Amps, resistors, and capacitors
c. Designing Op-Amp circuits

2. Equipment:
a. Function Generator
b. Breadboard
c. Resistor
d. Capacitor
e. Multimeter

3. Procedure:
a. Build the following circuits on the breadboard
b. DO NOT CONNECT the power supply until connections are checked by the lab
instructor
c. Wear the Safety Glasses
d. Connect the source
e. Measure and save the required values
f. Compare your results to the pre-lab results
g. Include an error analysis in your report using the following formula:

4. Experimental Layout:
I. Experimentally build the RC circuit shown in Fig. 6.1. Given
, , and .
Plot the value of the capacitor rms voltage and compare it to the supply voltage.

Fig. 6.1. RC Circuit

II. Repeat part I with replacing the sine wave source by a square wave source having a
frequency of and an amplitude of Peak to Peak.