Objectives
The ultimate goal of the project is to determine the Thevenin/Norton equivalent circuit of any given DC circuit experimentally.
Tools
- Circuit Simulator
- Lab Equipment
On-the-spot Demo
At the start of a lab session, each group will be given a randomly chosen circuit diagram. An example of a circuit diagram is shown in Figure 1. All groups are required to complete the following tasks by the end of a lab session.
- Circuit Simulation
- Determine the Thevenin/Norton equivalent circuit of the given circuit using a circuit simulator.
- Determine the Thevenin resistance of the given circuit using TWO different approaches.
- Hands-on Experiment
- Determine the Thevenin/Norton equivalent circuit of the given circuit using the available equipment in the laboratory.
- Determine the Thevenin resistance of the given circuit using TWO different approaches.
- Demonstrate both simulation and experimental results on the spot to your UTA. Provide detailed explanations and reasonings on how you have obtained the results during your demo.
Figure 1 Sample DC Circuit