EL-31 [Filename: AUDIOAMP.

DOC] Audio Amplifier

June 11, 1997

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Tony King University of Houston Electrical and Computer Engineering 4800 Calhoun Rd. Houston, TX 77204-4793 (713) 743-4423 (713) 743-4444 tking@uh.edu Project Four Weeks Lab/Home

Summary The project is to design an audio amplifier with graphic equalization and remote control. The amplifier should be inexpensive, reliable and meet relevant safety standards. Each team prepares an oral and written report in conjunction with their prototype demonstration.

ABET Descriptors Engr Sci Content: Type: Elements: Features: Electronics I System Establish criteria, analysis, synthesis, construction, testing and evaluation Development of student creativity, use of open-ended problems, formulation of problem statements and specifications, consideration of alternative solutions Economic factors, safety, reliability, regulations, performance, human factors Team

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Audio Amplifier

Your assignment is to design, simulate and construct an audio amplifier. The amplifier should operate from a 120 VAC wall outlet and feature graphic equalization and remote control. The amplifier should be inexpensive, reliable and meet relevant safety standards. You must submit a design proposal, including simulation, for approval prior to fabricating your prototype.

Your formal report should be well organized and conform to the guidelines distributed in class [10%]. The report should include the following sections in addition to the abstract, introduction and references: Theory: What results do you anticipate? Perform the experiments mentally and document your expectations (estimates, sketches, etc.). I recommend doing this before setting foot in the lab. It can both enhance your understanding of the project and save time. [25%] What were the simulation results? Include the circuit drawings and data plots in your report. Create a folder named DP-(group name) containing all your files and submit them electronically. [25%] What were the experimental results? Include experimental procedures, circuit diagrams and data in tabular form. Data should also appear in graphical form where appropriate. [25%] How do the experimental results compare with the simulation results and your expectations? How do you account for any discepancies? [15%]

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A signup sheet will be posted for reserving time to present projects to the instructor. The written report must be submitted at least 24 hours prior to this presentation. After the presentation, questions will be directed to each student to assess familiarity with the project. Individual grades will be assigned based on these written and oral presentations. You will have 30 minutes to present your project. You will be expected to come to the presentation with a finished, working project. You will be given a set of capacitors in order to test your prototype. If the project is not functioning properly, your grade will be reduced accordingly.

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Engineering Notes: The instructor may wish to evaluate design proposals for safety prior to construction. The instructor should also specify the linearity and operating range for the amplifier. The input device (microphone, receiver, etc.) and/or its output characteristics should also be specified by the instructor. Remote control may consist of simply switching the amplifier on and off. The project can be divided into four sections: regulated dc power supply amplifier graphic equalizer remote control Objectives/Comments: Be prepared to discuss safety standards, power supplies, amplifiers, filters and transceivers. For example, the remote control may require consideration of optical safety or FCC radio frequency requirements.

Expected Outcomes: Students have an opportunity to use electronics to solve an open-ended, economically constrained design problem that meets safety standards.

Discussion/Follow Up: Allow the students to critique each others designs.