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EE2050 WK 1 Lab

The document describes experiments using a programmable power supply, digital multimeter, breadboard, and resistors to measure voltage, current, and resistance in simple circuits. In Experiment 1a, students will construct a circuit with two resistors and measure the voltage, current, and resistance values. They will then calculate resistance using Ohm's Law and compare the measured and calculated values. In Experiment 1b, students will repeat these steps for a circuit with three resistors and calculate the equivalent resistance.

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EE2050 WK 1 Lab

The document describes experiments using a programmable power supply, digital multimeter, breadboard, and resistors to measure voltage, current, and resistance in simple circuits. In Experiment 1a, students will construct a circuit with two resistors and measure the voltage, current, and resistance values. They will then calculate resistance using Ohm's Law and compare the measured and calculated values. In Experiment 1b, students will repeat these steps for a circuit with three resistors and calculate the equivalent resistance.

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MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

EE-2050

EE-2050 LABORATORY
EXPERIMENT 1 Week 1
LABORATORY INSTRUMENTATION
Background In this and future electrical engineering labs you will extensively use the
Programmable Power Supply and the Digital Multimeter, two instruments you may recall from
other courses.
Programmable Power Supply:
A voltage source, somewhat like a
VERY fancy battery (See Figure 1).
Notice some basic items:
On/Off button
Red/Black/Green connectors for
attaching wires
Buttons to select and/or change
values
The Power Supply is capable of
providing a DC voltage; meaning
that the value, once set, will not
change as a function of time. In
fact, it can supply three different
voltages at once.

Fig. 1 Programmable Power Supply

Digital Multimeter (Figure 2):


A meter used to measure electrical
quantities such as voltage, current,
and resistance. Notice the array of
buttons and the Red/Black
connectors.
The multi means the meter is
capable of making many different
types of measurements. It is very
versatile. In EE-2050 only DC
voltages and currents will be
measured, along with the
resistance value of the resistors to be
used in the circuits you will hook up.

Fig. 2 - Multimeter

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Breadboard:
Connecting circuits together is done
using a breadboard, which provides
an array of holes, into which you
can push wires. The wires can be
the leads of components, like
resistors, or leads connecting to the
instruments. Beneath the surface
connections are provided between
holes. Your instructor will provide
more information on how to make a
proper connection (also, see
Appendix).

Fig. 3 - Breadboard

Resistors:
One of the standard components
used in electrical engineering.
Typical construction consists of a
capsule-like body with two
connecting wires attached for
making contact to the resistor.
The bands of color on the body of
the resistor provide information on
the value of the resistance (your
instructor will explain):
0-black
1-brown
2-red
3-orange
4-yellow
5-green

6-blue
7-violet
8-gray
9-white
5%-gold (tolerance)
10%-silver (tolerance)

Fig. 4 Resistors (color coded)

Lets Begin What follows is a series of experiments where you will:


Hook up (attach components in a specific manner) a circuit
Take measurements
Do the required calculations
Check to make sure your data is meaningful
Write your conclusions
The instructor will comment on various things you need to know and think about as the lab
proceeds.

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Equipment Needed:
1. Breadboard from the Technical Support Center
2. Variety of resistors, wires Technical Support Center
3. Programmable Power Supply a voltage source
4. Multimeter multipurpose meter to measure current, voltage, and resistance
Experiment 1a
Procedure:
1. Measure the resistor values before
wiring the circuit and enter values in
a table similar to Table 1 into your
engineering notebook
2. Hook up (wire) the circuit
3. Measure the voltage across each
component, including the supply.
4. Measure the current through each
component by breaking a
connection and inserting the
ammeter.
5. Calculate the resistance values from
the voltage and current data by
using Ohms Law: R=V/I.

Fig. 5 Circuit for Exp. 1a

Compare your measured data to your calculations (use measured resistor values for the
calculations) is EVERYTHING consistent?

Table 1 Measurements and Calculations for Experiment 1a

Component
Power Supply
2.2 k Resistor
1.0 k Resistor

Labeled
Measured Measured
Resistance Resistance Voltage
Across

Measured Calculated
Current Resistance
Through
using
Ohms Law

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Questions for Analysis of Results in Experiment 1a


1. Add the voltages across both resistors. How does that value compare to the value of the
power supply voltage?
2. Do the currents for the three components (including the power supply) differ from each
other? Explain your answer.
3. What single resistor could replace the combination of the two resistors, and cause the
same current in the circuit? This could be called an equivalent resistance.

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Experiment 1b
Procedure:
1. After reading the procedure,
complete a table. Make as many
columns as needed, based on what
can you measure.
2. Hook up the circuit.
3. Measure the voltage across each
component, including the power
supply.
4. Calculate the current for each resistor
from the measured voltage and the
ideal resistance.
Ohms Law: I=V/R

Fig. 6 Circuit for Exp. 1b

5. Measure the current through each component, including the current coming out of the
+ terminal of the power supply. How is that done? (hint: break a connection)
6. Calculate the resistance values by using the measured voltage and current data.
7. Calculate the following:
Equivalent Resistance = (voltage source) / (current through the source)
How does the value of the Equivalent Resistance compare to the individual resistor values
(smaller, larger, etc)?
Questions for Analysis of Results in Experiment 1b
4. Add the currents for the three resistors. How does this sum compare to the current
through the power supply?
5. Do the voltages across the three resistors differ from each other? Explain your answer.
6. What do you think is the meaning of the Equivalent Resistance that you calculated?
APPENDIX

Breadboard Connections:

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