Problem 5 — Op-amp design (15 pts) Design an inverting amplifier with gain -10 using a real op-amp whose open-loop gain Aol(s) ≈ 10^5/(1 + s/2π·10 Hz). a) (6 pts) Choose Rf and Rin values (standard decade resistances) to realize the closed-loop midband gain -10 and justify choice. b) (5 pts) Compute the closed-loop bandwidth approximately using op-amp open-loop dominant pole. c) (4 pts) Discuss one stability concern with using very large feedback capacitances in the feedback network.
Part C — Design, analysis & applications (50 pts) Problem 7 — Filter synthesis & Bode (20 pts) Design a second-order Butterworth low-pass filter with cutoff fc = 1 kHz using an active Sallen–Key topology with unity gain buffer. Use standard component values within a factor of two. a) (6 pts) Provide component values (R1, R2, C1, C2) and show normalized component selection for Butterworth (Q=0.707). b) (6 pts) Derive the transfer function H(s) and show the -3 dB cutoff condition. c) (8 pts) Sketch (or describe numerically) magnitude Bode plot points at 10 Hz, 100 Hz, 1 kHz, 10 kHz, and 100 kHz (provide gains in dB).
Problem 3 — AC steady-state & phasors (18 pts) Given: Vs = 10∠0° V, series network: R=50 Ω, L=100 mH, C=10 μF, frequency f=1 kHz. a) (6 pts) Convert L and C to reactances; compute total impedance Z and current phasor I. b) (6 pts) Compute voltage phasors across each element and verify KVL. c) (6 pts) Compute real power delivered by the source and reactive power. electrical engineering fundamentals by vincent del toro pdf
Problem 2 — Transient of RL network (15 pts) An inductor L=50 mH, resistor R=10 Ω, and a 5 V step source are connected in series. At t=0 switch closes. a) (7 pts) Derive i(t) for t≥0. b) (4 pts) Compute the energy stored in the inductor at t = τ (one time constant). c) (4 pts) Numerically evaluate i(t) and stored energy at t=τ. (Show numeric τ.)
Prompt A — Innovation case: Propose a compact, low-cost power-supply module for a battery-powered sensor node requiring 3.3 V at 100 mA from a 3.7 V Li-ion cell. Include topology choice, efficiency considerations, thermal constraints, component selection rationale, and brief EMI mitigation strategies. Problem 5 — Op-amp design (15 pts) Design
Problem 4 — Resonant circuits & bandwidth (12 pts) A series RLC has R=20 Ω, L=100 μH, C chosen so resonant frequency fr = 1 MHz. a) (4 pts) Find C. b) (4 pts) Compute Q factor and bandwidth (BW). c) (4 pts) If R is halved, state qualitatively how fr, Q, and BW change.
Problem 9 — Practical measurement & instrumentation (15 pts) You must measure a small AC voltage (peak 20 mV) in presence of large common-mode interference (~10 V) using an instrumentation amplifier built from op-amps. a) (6 pts) Sketch the schematic conceptually (describe stages: input filtering, INA, gain, common-mode rejection). b) (5 pts) Choose an INA gain to get ~2 V full-scale output and compute resistor values or gain-setting component. c) (4 pts) List three practical techniques to maximize CMRR and reduce noise in this measurement. c) (4 pts) Discuss one stability concern with
Problem 6 — Three-phase & power (12 pts) A balanced Y-connected load: Z_phase = 10∠30° Ω, supplied by a 208 V (line) three-phase system. a) (6 pts) Find phase and line currents (phasors) and per-phase real, reactive, and apparent power. b) (6 pts) If one phase goes open (unbalanced), describe qualitatively what happens to neutral current and load voltages.