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In this experiment, we apply a pulse waveform to the RC circuit to analyze the transient response
of the circuit. The pulse-width relative to the circuit’s time constant determines how it is affected
by the RC circuit.
Rise of voltage
When a step voltage is applied to an RC network, the current does not instantaneously reach its
final value. Instead, it gradually increases over time due to the charging of the capacitor. This is
because, as the voltage is applied, the capacitor initially acts as a short circuit, allowing the current
to flow. However, as the capacitor charges, the voltage across it increases, which opposes the
applied voltage and reduces the current flow. Mathematically, it can be shown,
𝑡
𝑣(𝑡) = 𝑉(1 − 𝑒 −𝜏 )
Decay of voltage
During the next half cycle of pulse, when the pulse amplitude is zero, the volltage decreases to zero
exponentially. Mathematically, it can be shown,
𝑡
−
𝑣(𝑡) = 𝑉𝑒 𝜏
• Oscilloscope
• SignalGenerator
• Capacitor
• Resistor
Laboratory Tasks:
1. Set the output of the function generator to a square-wave with peak-to-peak amplitude of
5V and adjust the frequency that should allow the capacitor to charge and discharge fully
i.e.f should be lesser than or equal to fmax =1/10τ. Use dc offset to obtain pulse train
ranging from 0 to 5 volts from square wave.
2. Patch the given circuit on the breadboard (Use appropriate values of C and R=1kohms so that
you can easily measure the voltage levels from the oscilloscope at different values of 𝜏)
and apply pulse train to it.
3. Display simultaneously voltage Vin(t) across the function generator (on CH 1) and
Vout(t) across the capacitor (on CH 2). Ensure common ground for both channels and the
signal generator.
4. Sketch the two measured waveforms Vin(t) and Vout(t) simulateously. Also,
calculate and sketch the waveforms, VR(t) and i(t). Label the time, voltage and
current scales. Note that the behavior of current through resistor R, is same as the across
R, VR(t).
5. Measure the time constant, 𝜏, using the waveform Vout(t). Adjust the time scale on
oscilloscope and measure the time it takes for the waveform to complete 63% of its total
change, i.e. 5V. That value is actually 𝜏. Enter the measured values and fill the Table
given below.
6. Compare values of theoretically expected and experimentally obtained time constants τ.
7. Change the value of RC keeping frequency constant. Observe Vout(t) and Vin(t)
simultaneously and draw.
Rise of voltage:
𝑡
Calculated Voltage 𝑣out(𝑡) = 𝑉(1 − 𝑒 −𝜏 )
Decay of voltage:
𝑡
−
Calculated Voltage 𝑣out(𝑡) = 𝑉𝑒 𝜏
Vin (V)
time t (sec)
Vout (V)
time t (sec)
i (t) (A)
time t (sec)
VR (V)
time t (sec)