Task 1 (Simulation)

For Figure 1:

Figure 1: Simulation for Figure 1, VGS = -1.693 V and VDS = 3.692 V

 Figure 2: Output voltage waveform of Figure 1 circuit, VOp-p = 380.33 mV

Figure 3: Input and Output voltage waveform of Figure 1, VIn p-p = 40mV & VOp-p = 380.33 mV
Figure 4: VSmax = 200mV
Figure 5: Input and output voltage waveforms for Figure 2, VIn p-p = 40mV & VOp-p = 3.7 V
Figure 6: Frequency response graph of amplifier in Figure 1
Analysis of the Frequency Response Graph of Figure 1 Amplifier
AVmax = 9.67 V
AVcut-off = 9.67 0.707
= 6.83
Lower cut-off frequency, fL = 71.26 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, fH = 100 MHz
Bandwidth = fH - fL
= 100 MHz
Analysis of the Frequency Response Graph of Figure 1 Amplifier
AVmax = 93.31 V
AVcut-off = 93.31 0.707
= 65.97
Lower cut-off frequency, fL = 112.95 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, fH = 6.69 MHz
Bandwidth = fH - fL
= 6.69 MHz
Task 2 (Practical)

Figure 1: Circuit construction of JFET amplifier

Figure 2: Experimental value of VGS = -1.72 V

Figure 3: Experimental value of VDS = 3.65 V

Figure 4: Experimental value of ID = 3.13 mA

Figure 5: Input and output waveform of the JFET amplifier (Figure 1) where VO(p-p) = -267 mV

Figure 6: Input and output waveform of the JFET amplifier (Figure 2) where VO(p-p) = 1.33 V
FREQUENCY RESPONSE TABLE FOR FIGURE 1 AMPLIFIER

Vin Input Frequency VO AVO

10 87mV 2.17
30 148 mV 3.70

50 194 mV 4.85

100 239 mV 5.97

400 267 mV 6.67

700 270 mV 6.75

1K 267 mV 6.67

3K 273 mV 6.82

5K 273 mV 6.82

10K 267 mV 6.67

20K 271 mV 6.77

40 mVp-p
40K 271 mV 6.77

60K 271 mV 6.77

80K 271 mV 6.77

100K 269 mV 6.72

250K 250 mV 6.25

400K 224 mV 5.60

600K 189 mV 4.72

800K 159 mV 3.97

1M 132 mV 3.30
 2M 66.2 mV 1.66

FREQUENCY RESPONSE TABLE FOR FIGURE 2 AMPLIFIER

Vin Input Frequency VO AVO

10 172mV 4.30
30 516mV 12.90

50 610mV 15.30

100 857mV 20.00

400 1.01V 28.20

700 1.12V 29.95

1K 1.23V 30.75

3K 1.24V 31.00

5K 1.23V 30.75

10K 1.23V 30.75

20K 1.26V 30.75

40 mVp-p
40K 1.31V 30.75

60K 1.28V 30.70

80K 1.30V 30.90

100K 1.33V 31.00

250K 1.18V 29.50

400K 1.01V 25.30

600K 801mV 20.00

800K 642mV 16.10

1M 527mV 13.20
 2M 229mV 5.70

Results (Comparison between Simulation and

Practical)

For Figure 1 Amplifier

SIMULATION MEASUREMENT (LAB)

VDS 3.65 V 3.65V

VGS -1.72 V -1.72V
ID 3.05 mA 3.13mA
VIN p-p 40mV 40mV
VOUT p-p -380.34mV -267mV
VSmax 200mV 480mV
Table 1: Results comparison between simulation and practical for Figure 1 amplifier

Frequency Response of Figure 1 Amplifier

SIMULATION MEASUREMENT (LAB)

AVMax 9.67 6.83

AVCutoff 6.84 4.81
Lower Cut Off Frequency, f1 71.26 Hz 50Hz
Upper Cut Off Frequency, f2 100 MHz 600KHz
Bandwidth, BW 100 MHz 599.95KHz
VIn p-p 40 mV 40mV
VOut p-p -380.34 mV -267mV
Table 2: Results comparison (frequency response) between simulation and practical for Figure 1
amplifier
 For Figure 2 Amplifier

Frequency Response of Figure 2 Amplifier

SIMULATION MEASUREMENT (LAB)

AVMax 93.31 30.90

AVCutoff 65.97 21.85

Lower Cut Off Frequency, f1 112.95 Hz 162.5 Hz

Upper Cut Off Frequency, f2 6.69 MHz 550KHz

Bandwidth, BW 6.689 MHz 549.83KHz

VIn p-p 40 mV 40mV

VOut p-p 3.7 V 1.33V

Table 3: Results comparison (frequency response) between simulation and practical for Figure 2
amplifier
Analysis

In this assessment, there were two approaches carried out to obtain the results which are
simulation and experiment (practical). There were differences on the results obtained
from both simulation and practical. There are few reasons and factors which contributes
to the differences on the results obtained. Firstly, different JFET were used in simulation
and practical. For simulation 2N3823 JFET was used, while a 2N3819 JFET was used for
the practical. Each JFET has its own characteristics. There are differences between the
characteristics of both 2N3823 JFET and 2N3819 JFET. For instance, the maximum
ratings. The maximum ratings of 2N3823 JFET and 2N3819 JFET are (300mW, 30V) and
(200mW, 25V) respectively. Different characteristics of amplifier will affect the result
obtained. Secondly, the errors that might be occurred while the practical work were
carried out. For instance, instrumental errors. Examples of instrumental errors are
instrument drift. The readings obtained from oscilloscope and multimeter used in the
practical work might drift over time. Environmental errors such as vibrations and
electrical noise also might be the factors. Besides, the circuit construction also can cause
the differences between the results obtained from simulation and practical.

From simulation, the VSmax of the JFET amplifier is 200 mV while for practical,
VSmax = 480 mV. VSmax is the maximum input ac voltage for the amplifier before the output
voltage, VO distorts. If the input ac voltage is higher than the VSmax , the output voltage
waveform will distorts. There will be voltage cut-off at the negative parts of the output
voltage waveform. The output voltage of the amplifier will be DC voltage if higher input
ac voltage applied to the amplifier.

For single stage JFET amplifier (Figure 1), the input and output waveforms are in phase,
but inverted at 180. For cascaded amplifier (Figure 2 ), the input and output voltage are
in phase, not inverted.
 Cascaded amplifier has higher cut-off frequency compared to the single stage amplifier.
Single stage amplifier has larger bandwidth compared to cascaded amplifier. By using
cascaded amplifier, Millers effect can be reduced.

Conclusion

In conclusion, there are some errors occurred while the practical work being carried out that
cause differences between the results obtained from simulation and from the practical work. The
errors are instrumental errors, environmental factors, circuit construction. The usage of different
code of JFET also affect the results obtained. For the common-source (CS) JFET amplifier, both
ac and dc parameters were determined. Besides, the effect of input signal on the output voltage
form also has been investigated.
UNIVERSITI KUALA LUMPUR BRITISH MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE

ELECTRONIC 2 (BEB 21304)

LAB PRACTICAL 2 :

JFET (CS) AMPLIFIER ANALYSIS

DATE OF SUBMISSION:

23RD DECEMBER 2016

LECTURERS NAME:

NORHAYATI YUSSOF
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