EC1004- Electric Circuits Lab
Academic Course Description
SRM University
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC1004 Electric Circuits Laboratory
Second Semester, 2014-15 (Even semester)
Course (catalog) description
This is a course to expose basic circuit concepts, circuit modeling and methods of circuit analysis in time
domain and frequency domain for solving simple and multi dimensional circuits including DC and AC
circuit theory and network theorems. The laboratory exercises are designed to give students ability to
design, build, and implement basic AC and DC circuits.
Compulsory/Elective course: Compulsory for ECE students
Credit hours: 1 credit
Laboratory: Electron Devices Lab TP9L2, Microprocessor Lab TP9L4, Basic Electronics Lab TP10L2,
Electronics Circuits Lab TP10L3, Communication Engineering Lab TP10L4, Tech Park.
Course coordinator(s): Mrs. A. Anilet Bala, Assistant Professor (Ordinary Grade), Department of ECE
Instructor(s)
Email
Class Office Office
Name of the instructor (domain: Consultations
handling location phone
@ktr.srmuniv.ac.in)
Mrs. V. K. Daliya II Sem ‘A’ TP903A 2058 daliya.vk 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. Suvarnamma II Sem ‘B’ TP1103A - suvarnamm.a 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. M. K. Srilekha II Sem ‘C’ TP1006A 2061 srilekha.m 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. V. Padmajothi II Sem ‘D’ TP1003A 2059 padmajothi.v 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mr. M. Ramchandran II Sem ‘E’ TP1206A 2075 ramachandran.md 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mr. A. Joshua Jafferson II Sem ‘F’ TP1206A 2075 joshua.j 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mr. U. Ragavendran II Sem ‘G’ TP1206A 2075 ragavendran.u 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. A. Anilet Bala II Sem ‘H’ TP1103A - aniletbala.a 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. P. Ponnammal II Sem ‘I’ TP1006A 2061 ponnammal.p 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Mrs. A. Vinnarasi II Sem ‘J’ TP1003A 2059 vinnarasi.a 1.00p.m to 1.30p.m
Relationship to other courses
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Pre-requisites : Nil
Assumed knowledge : Students will have a physics and mathematics background obtained
at a high school (or equivalent) level. In particular, working
knowledge of basic mathematics including differentiation and
integration techniques is assumed.
Following courses : EC1009 Electron Devices Lab
Text book(s) and/or required materials: Lab manual; additional materials posted on SRM web.
References
1. A.Sudhakar & Shyanmugam S.Palli “ Circuits & Network Analysis & Synthesis”, 4th Edition, Tata
McGraw Hill, 2010.
2. Joseph Edminster, “Electric Circuits” Schaum’s Outline Series, 6th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
2014.
3. http://www.semiconductordevices.com
4. http://www.semiconductor.com
5. http://www.electronic-circuits-diagrams.com
6. http://www.electroniccircuits.com
7. David A Bell, “Laboratory Manual for Electric Circuits”, 6th edition, PHI
Computer usage
1. OrCAD Pspice and Capture is used to facilitate analysis and design of circuits in the lab
2. LabVIEW is used to build programs simply by dragging and dropping virtual representations
of lab equipments to control the acquisition of voltage information and to control voltage
output and input for experiments
Hardware Laboratory Usage
Each laboratory station is equipped with a set of DC Regulated power supply, Ammeter, Voltmeter and
CRO. Students work in groups of three, but maintain individual laboratory notebooks and submit
individual reports.
Class / Lab schedule: one 100 minutes lab session per week, for 14-15 weeks
Section Schedule
Day1-AN(6,7) &
A
Day 5-FN(1,2)
Day3-AN(6,7) &
B
Day5-FN(3,4)
Day1-AN(6,7) &
C
Day4-FN (1,2)
Day3-AN(6,7) &
D
Day4-FN(3,4)
Day3-AN(6,7) &
E
Day4-FN(1,2)
Day1-AN(6,7) &
F
Day3-FN(3,4)
Day4-AN(6,7) &
G
Day5-FN(1,2)
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Day5-FN(1,2) &
H
Day5-FN(3,4)
Day2-AN(6,7) &
I
Day4-FN(3,4)
Day4-FN(3,4) &
J
Day5-FN(1,2)
Professional component
General - 0%
Basic Sciences - 0%
Engineering sciences & Technical arts - 0%
Professional subject - 100%
Broad area: Communication | Signal Processing | Electronics | VLSI | Embedded
Course objectives
Correlates
The objectives of this course is to to Program
Objective
1. Provide hands-on experience to the students so that they are able to put
(2)
theoretical concepts to practice.
2. Use computer simulation tools such as PSPICE, or Multisim to carry out design
(3)
experiments as it is a key analysis tool of engineering design.
3. Give a specific design problem to the students, which after completion they
(3)
will verify using the simulation software or hardwired implementation.
4. Understand the concept of circuit laws (2)
5. Solve the electrical network using mesh and nodal analysis by applying
(2)
network theorems
6. Understand the concept of resonance in series and parallel circuits. (3)
7. Analyze the transient response of series and parallel A.C. circuits and to solve
(3)
problems in time domain using Laplace Transform.
Course Learning Outcome
Correlates
This course provides the foundation education in circuit analysis. Through lecture, to program
laboratory, and out-of-class assignments, students are provided learning experiences that outcome
enable them to:
H M L
1. Use basic laboratory equipment and techniques to measure electrical quantities using
laboratory test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, and f c
oscilloscopes
2. Explain the concept of circuit laws and network theorems and apply them to
b c a
laboratory measurements.
3. Become proficient with computer skills (eg., OrCAD Pspice and Capture) for the
f
analysis and design of circuits
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4. Develop technical writing skills important for effective communication h
5. Acquire teamwork skills for working effectively in groups e
H: high correlation, M: medium correlation, L: low correlation
Course Topics
No. Lab Experiments Sessions
1 Verification of Kirchoff’s voltage and Current Laws 1
2 Verification of Superposition Theorem. 2
3 Verification of Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorem 3
4 Verification of Maximum Power Transfer Theorem 4
5 Verification of Telegen’s and Reciprocity Theorem 5
6 Time domain response of RC Transient Circuit 6
7 Time domain response of RL Transient Circuit 6
8 Series RLC Resonance Circuits 8
9 Parallel RLC Resonance Circuits 9
10 Simulation experiments using PSPICE or MultiSim 10
Mini Project: Students are instructed to do a mini project at the end of semester. Batch members for mini
project are same as regular lab batch.
Evaluation methods
Internal Assessment Marks: 60 End Semester Examination Marks: 40
Circuit diagram & Waveforms : 10
Design / Calculation : 05
Carrying out lab work & Report : 25
Procedure : 05
Mini Project : 10
Tabulation / Graph : 10
Attendance : 05
Result : 05
Model Exam : 20
Viva-Voce : 05
Laboratory Policies and Report Format
Reports are due at the beginning of the lab period. The reports are intended to be a complete
documentation of the work done in preparation for and during the lab. The report should be complete so
that someone else familiar with digital design could use it to verify your work. The pre-lab and post-lab
report format is as follows:
1. A neat thorough pre-lab must be presented to your Staff In-charge at the beginning of your
scheduled lab period. Lab reports should be submitted on A4 paper. Your report is a
professional presentation of your work in the lab. Neatness, organization, and completeness will be
rewarded. Points will be deducted for any part that is not clear.
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2. In this laboratory students will work in teams of three. However, the lab reports will be written
individually. Please use the following format for your lab reports.
a. Cover Page: Include your name, Subject Code, Section No., Experiment No. and Date.
b. Objectives: Enumerate 3 or 4 of the topics that you think the lab will teach you. DO NOT
REPEAT the wording in the lab manual procedures. There should be one or two sentences
per objective. Remember, you should write about what you will learn, not what you will do.
c. Design: This part contains all the steps required to arrive at your final circuit. This should
include diagrams, tables, equations, theoretical calculation etc. Be sure to reproduce any
tables you completed for the lab. This section should also include a clear written
description of your design process. Simply including a circuit schematic is not sufficient.
d. Questions: Specific questions (Pre-lab and Post-lab) asked in the lab should be answered in
the observation notebook. Retype the questions presented in the lab and then formally
answer them.
3. Your work must be original and prepared independently. However, if you need any guidance or
have any questions or problems, please do not hesitate to approach your staff in-charge during
office hours. The students should follow the dress code in the Lab session.
4. Each laboratory exercise (circuit) must be completed and demonstrated to your Staff In-charge in
order to receive working circuit credit. This is the procedure to follow:
a. Circuit works: If the circuit works during the lab period (3 hours), call your staff in-charge,
and he/she will sign and date it. This is the end of this lab, and you will get a complete
grade for this portion of the lab.
b. Circuit does not work: If the circuit does not work, you must make use of the open times
for the lab room to complete your circuit. When your circuit is ready, contact your staff in-
charge to set up a time when the two of you can meet to check your circuit.
5. Attendance at your regularly scheduled lab period is required. An unexpected absence will result in
loss of credit for your lab. If for valid reason a student misses a lab, or makes a reasonable request
in advance of the class meeting, it is permissible for the student to do the lab in a different section
later in the week if approved by the staff in-charge of both the sections. Habitually late students
(i.e., students late more than 15 minutes more than once) will receive 10 point reductions in their
grades for each occurrence following the first.
7. Reports Due Dates: Reports are due one week after completion of the corresponding lab.
8. Systems of Tests: Regular laboratory class work over the full semester will carry a weightage of
60%. The remaining 40% weightage will be given by conducting an end semester practical
examination for every individual student if possible or by conducting a 1 to 1 ½ hours duration
common written test for all students, based on all the experiment carried out in the semester.
9. General Procedure
a. Properly place the components in the general purpose breadboard and identify the positive and
negative terminals of the power supply, before making connection.
b. Keep the required supply voltage in Power supply and connect power supply voltage and
ground terminals to the respective node points in the breadboard.
c. Connect the components as per the circuit diagram, after verifying connection switch on the
supply and note down the required parameter values
d. After completion of the experiments, switch off the power supply and return the components.
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EC1004- Electric Circuits Lab
Prepared by: Dr. K. Kalimuthu, Assistant Professor (Senior Grade), Department of ECE
Dated: 30th December 2013
Revision No.: 01 Date of revision: 19-De-2014 Revised by: Mr. A.V.M. Manikandan
Addendum
ABET Outcomes expected of graduates of B.Tech / ECE / program by the time that they graduate:
a. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
b. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
c. Graduate will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data.
d. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a system, component or process as per needs and
specifications.
e. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multi-disciplinary tasks.
f. Graduate will demonstrate the skills to use modern engineering tools, software’s and equipment to
analyze problems.
g. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
h. Graduate will be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
i. Graduate will show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also will be
aware of contemporary issues.
j. Graduate will develop confidence for self education and ability for life-long learning.
k. Graduate will show the ability to participate and try to succeed in competitive examinations.
Program Educational Objectives
1. To prepare students to compete for a successful career in Electronics and Communication Engineering
profession through global education standards.
2. To enable the students to aptly apply their acquired knowledge in basic sciences and mathematics in
solving Electronics and Communication Engineering problems.
3. To produce skillful graduates to analyze, design and develop a system/component/ process for the
required needs under the realistic constraints.
4. To train the students to approach ethically any multidisciplinary engineering challenges with economic,
environmental and social contexts
5. To create an awareness among the students about the need for life long learning to succeed in their
professional career as Electronics and Communication Engineers.
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Course Teachers Class Signature
Mrs. V. K. Daliya II Sem ‘A’
Mrs. Suvarnamma II Sem ‘B’
Mrs. M. K. Srilekha II Sem ‘C’
Mrs. V. Padmajothi II Sem ‘D’
Mr. M. Ramchandran II Sem ‘E’
Mr. A. Joshua Jafferson II Sem ‘F’
Mr. U. Ragavendran II Sem ‘G’
Mrs. A. Anilet Bala II Sem ‘H’
Mrs. P. Ponnammal II Sem ‘I’
Mrs. A. Vinnarasi II Sem ‘J’
Course Coordinator Academic Coordinator Professor In-Charge
(A. Anilet Bala) (Mrs.R. Manohari) (Dr. Shanthi Prince)
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