EEEB113 Circuits Analysis 1 Group Assignment, Semester 1 2011/2012 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Form a group comprising of 5 students maximum. 2.

Prepare a report with the following guidelines: Paper: A4 (not letter size) Pages: maximum 10 pages (excluding references) Font options: Calibri size 11, Times New Roman size 11, Arial Size 10

Maximum Spacing: 1.5 times References: Compulsory. Failure to provide complete reference listing or copying/plagiarism will result in report rejection. Reports will be tested on www.plagiarismchecker.com

Any other options not mentioned here may be decided by the author(s). Criteria Question 1 A B C D Question 2 A B C D Total Marks Marks

3. Discuss and answer all questions 4. Report must be submitted by 8 August 2011 5. Your report will be assessed based on the following criteria: A. variety of information used to complete the task B. initiative in conducting the task C. provision of reasoning and argument D. proposition of new ideas in areas for improvement 6. Attach this page with group members names and IDs together with the final report

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EEEB113 Circuits Analysis 1 Group Assignment, Semester 1 2011/2012 Question 1 [20 Marks] There are several methods for constructing a time delay circuit. One method is to use an operational amplifier (op-amp) configured as an integrator and another op-amp configured as a comparator. A block diagram showing this application is shown below. The input voltage is normally a constant value. Upon initiation, the integrator circuit will integrate this input voltage value. When a threshold value (set by the comparator) is reached, an output will be produced. The output, which is delayed from the initiation of the input voltage, can be used to trigger a device or a process.
Integrator Circuit Comparator Circuit

Voltage Input

Output

Your assignments are as follows: i. Conduct literature review to obtain a simple op-amp integrator circuit and a comparator circuit. ii. Obtain a mathematical expression relating the output voltage to the input voltage. Assumed a constant input voltage value and a threshold voltage value and obtain an expression for time delay. iii. Using any SPICE computational software, simulate the circuit to verify the calculated time delay value. Make TWO simulation runs with different circuit parameters and hence different time delays. iv. Suggest some use for the circuit and explain your concept.

Question 2 [20 Marks] The Malaysian government had made a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% in the year 2020, in comparison to the 2005 figures. Amongst the solutions identified is the use of electric vehicle. Write a report to clarify the following points: How does the use of electric vehicle reduce greenhouse emissions? What are the barriers towards widespread use of electric vehicles? Make recommendations to stakeholders (government, regulatory bodies, industry players, public etc) on how the use of electric vehicle can be a win-win situation for all.