5L20.18 Driven RLC Circuit
Concepts
RLC circuits, resonance, phase shift, phasors
Overview
A function generator drives a series RLC circuit. The frequency response can be seen in an oscilloscope.
Details
Equipment
- [1] Resistance box
- [1] Inductor
- [1] Capacitor
- [1] Oscilloscope
- [1] Function generator
- [3] BNC plug to banana jack adapter
- [8] Banana cable
- Power bar (if necessary)
- Extension cord (if necessary)
Classroom Assembly
- Connect the RLC circuit to the function generator using an adapter and banana cables.
- Connect the oscilloscope to two elements in the circuit. Be careful to ground the measurements at the same point.
Script
You can obtain a graph showing the frequency response of the circuit by sweeping the frequency on the function generator and showing the voltage across the resistor.
- Check that an oscilloscope channel is measuring the voltage across the resistor.
- Set the function generator to continuously sweep through the resonance.
A common measurement is to compare the phases of the inductor and the resistor voltages.
- Check that the oscilloscope channels are connected to do measurements across the right components.
- Invert the signal on the channel that has a reversed connection.
- Change the frequency to see the phase shift across different regimes.
Additional Resources
References
- PIRA 5L20.18
Disclaimer
- Don't attempt this at home!
Last revised
- 2020
Technicals
- The function generator is a floating source, so the oscilloscope can do two measurements as long as both are grounded in the same place.
- Using presets on the function generator will make the demo go faster.
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