Solving for Vout: Challenging Lab Problems

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The discussion revolves around calculating Vout in a lab problem involving a circuit with a given Vin of 1V and a phase shift of 0 degrees. Participants analyze the frequency ω, which was calculated to be 15811 rad/s, and express concerns about its unusually high value. They explore the relationship between Vout and Vin, concluding that at resonant frequency, Vout equals Vin, indicating a gain of unity for the bandpass filter. Suggestions include plotting Vout/Vin across various frequencies to understand the circuit's behavior better. The conversation emphasizes the importance of frequency in determining circuit output and the need for clarity in calculations.
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Homework Statement


I am not sure why our professor is making us do labs that are 6 chapters above where we are, but here it is:

Compute Vout if Vin has an amplitude of 1V and a phase shift of 0 degrees.

Homework Equations


V=RI
V=jωLI
V=\frac{1}{jωC}I
ω=\frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}


The Attempt at a Solution


ω = 15811 rad/s
Vin = 1e^{j(15811)}

KVL: Vout = e^{j(15811)} - jωLIme^{j(15811)} - \frac{1}{jωC}Ime^{j(15811)}

First of all, is that right? Second, I have no idea where to go from that (if it's right).
 

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Where did you get that frequency from?
Your final answer should be in the same terms as the problem was described. In this case, "Vout has an amplitude of ______ and a phase _____."
 
hogrampage said:
V=RI
V=jωLI
V=\frac{1}{jωC}I
ω=\frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}
It is a series circuit, so the current is common to all elements. Determine the voltage across R, and divide it by the voltage across all 3 elements, to get Vo/Vin.
 
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Where did you get that frequency from?
Your final answer should be in the same terms as the problem was described. In this case, "Vout has an amplitude of ______ and a phase _____."

ω=\frac{1}{\sqrt{LC}}

Voltage division:

Vout = \frac{R}{R+jωL+\frac{1}{jωC}}Vin

Is that correct? Also, my value for ω seems awfully high. Am I using the wrong formula for it?
 
The imaginary terms in the denominator can be grouped, and the denominator expressed as:

R + j(...)

Then convert from this complex number to polar form (as magnitude and angle).
 
What about my value for ω? It just doesn't seem right (it's really high). I mean, maybe it is correct, I've just never seen a frequency that high in previous labs.

I found Vout to be 1∠0°, so it's the same as Vin.

Is that right?
 
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hogrampage said:
What about my value for ω? It just doesn't seem right (it's really high). I mean, maybe it is correct, I've just never seen a frequency that high in previous labs.
It's an audio frequency, so is manageable. :smile:

I found Vout to be 1∠0°, so it's the same as Vin.

Is that right?
No. Vout is dependent on frequency, it is a function of frequency.
 
I don't understand. Most of the stuff cancels out, so I get Vin:

Vout = \frac{R*V_{in}}{R+jωL-\frac{j}{ωC}}\frac{R-j(ωL-\frac{1}{ωC})}{R-j(ωL-\frac{1}{ωC})}

Vout = \frac{V_{in}R(R-j(ωL+\frac{1}{ωC})}{R(R+ωL-\frac{1}{ωC})}

Since ωL - \frac{1}{ωC} = 0,

Vout = \frac{V_{in}R}{R}

Vout = Vin

Or, would Vout be this instead?:

Vout = e^{j(15811t)}

Thanks
 
Okay, so I tried this again:

Vout = \frac{R∠0°}{\sqrt{R^{2}+(ωL-\frac{1}{ωC})^{2}}∠tan^{-1}(\frac{ωL-\frac{1}{ωC}}{R})}

Is that right? lol

Obviously, I would plug in the values for R, L, and C. So, if I want the voltage at, say, 1000Hz, I just plug that into ω.
 
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That's close. You have an angle in the numerator, and an angle in the denominator—these can be combined into one angle in the numerator.

You have determined that at the resonant frequency, this bandpass filter has a gain of unity. (At other frequencies, you would find it has a gain < 1, otherwise it's not doing the job of a bandpass filter. :frown: )

Probably advisable to also express ω₀ in Hertz.

If this is preparation for lab work, consider plotting v₀/vᵢ for a range of frequencies below and above ω₀, and also plot ɸ vs. f so that you know what to be looking for in your lab measurements.
 
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