How Do I Calculate Transfer Function from Input and Output Voltage?

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To calculate the transfer function from input voltage Uin(t) to output voltage Uout(t), it is essential to derive voltage-current relationships in the frequency domain using Laplace transformations. The initial approach involved time-domain equations, which complicates the process. Participants suggested focusing on a single KCL equation at the node connecting the input resistor and the RLC load to simplify the analysis. Additionally, understanding the impedances for inductors and capacitors in the frequency domain is crucial for accurate calculations. Utilizing these methods will streamline the process of obtaining the transfer function.
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Hi guys, I'm new to this engineering problem solving and I just wanted to ask for your help getting a transfer function of the input voltage Uin(t) and the output voltage Uout(t).1. Uin(t) = U_R(t) + u_out(t)
2. i(t) = i_L(t) + i_C(t)
3. u_r(t) = R_i(t)
4. u_out(t) = L d_iL / dt
5. i_C = C d_uout / dt3. The attempt:

Dv_c(t) / dt = 1/C i_c(t) = [ 1/C (i(t) - i_out(t) ] = - 1/RC_vc(t) + 1/C i (t)
Di(t) / dt = 1/L v_L(t) = 1/L...
 
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Suiluas said:
Hi guys, I'm new to this engineering problem solving and I just wanted to ask for your help getting a transfer function of the input voltage Uin(t) and the output voltage Uout(t).1. Uin(t) = U_R(t) + u_out(t)
2. i(t) = i_L(t) + i_C(t)
3. u_r(t) = R_i(t)
4. u_out(t) = L d_iL / dt
5. i_C = C d_uout / dt3. The attempt:

Dv_c(t) / dt = 1/C i_c(t) = [ 1/C (i(t) - i_out(t) ] = - 1/RC_vc(t) + 1/C i (t)
Di(t) / dt = 1/L v_L(t) = 1/L...
Welcome to the PF.

Is there a circuit diagram that you could UPLOAD for us to look at. For me, it's hard to visualize the problem. Thanks :smile:
 
Sure, attached is the circuit. :) http://postimg.org/image/7a4mj5c6b/

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Suiluas said:
Sure, attached is the circuit. :) http://postimg.org/image/7a4mj5c6b/

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Could you instead please use the UPLOAD button at the lower right to upload your image to the PF? The website you have linked to has some questionable advertisements on it. Thanks. :smile:
 
Sorry for that, here is the picture of the system.
 

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Suiluas said:
Sorry for that, here is the picture of the system.
No worries. Thanks for the diagram.

I'm not able to follow what you are doing with your equations, but it seems like you are working with each component individually (I could be wrong). Instead, I would write the one KCL equation for the node between the input resistor and the RLC load. Write that differential equation and solve for the currents and voltages. Can you give that approach a try? :smile:
 
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berkeman said:
No worries. Thanks for the diagram.

I'm not able to follow what you are doing with your equations, but it seems like you are working with each component individually (I could be wrong). Instead, I would write the one KCL equation for the node between the input resistor and the RLC load. Write that differential equation and solve for the currents and voltages. Can you give that approach a try? :smile:
I will try, but it's not as easy for me. anyways, thanks for advice.
 
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Suiluas - are you aware that a system`s "transfer function" requires to find voltage-current relations in the frequency domain?
You have started in the time domain - this is not necessary and requires application of the Laplace transformation. Instead, you can start directly with impedances in the frequency domain
Examples: inductice impedance: ZL=jωL, capcitive impedance: ZC=1/jωC.
 
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