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Experiment 06 SERIES PARALLEL CIRCUIT

OBJECTIVE:
 Analysis of simple DC series parallel circuit

THEORY:
Simple series-parallel networks may be viewed as interconnected series and parallel sub-
networks. Each of these sub-networks may be analyzed through basic series and parallel
techniques such as the application of voltage divider and current divider rules along with
Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws. It is important to identify the most simple series and
parallel connections in order to jump to more complex interconnection

EQUIPMENT:
 DC power supply
 Resistors
 DMM
 Breadboard
 Connecting wires

PROCEDURE:

1. Check out a DMM.

2. Go to the side counter, collect resistors, “bread board”, and leads required to construct the
circuit shown in Figure 6-1
3. Make the DMM-Measurements and Calculations needed to complete.
 CAREFULLY Select the DMM range such that meter displays at least FOUR (4)
digits. All DMM measurements should be reported to 4 significant figures.
4. Return all lab hardware to the “as-found” condition

NOTE
The Ammeter MUST be connected in series with NO potential across it; i.e., do NOT
connect the ammeter ACROSS Vs or any R.

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Figure 6-1
Series-Parallel Circuit. Vs = 10.00 Vdc. R1 = 1.7-2.8 kΩ. R2 = 2.9- 4.8kΩ. R3 = 0.6-1.6 kΩ.

Raw Data and Calculations:


Actual Values
Vs =
R1 =
R2 =
R3 =

Component Values as Measured by the DMM


Vs =
R1 =
R2 =
R3 =

Table 6.1 – Currents and Potentials

Value Determination VR1 VR2 VR3 I1 I2 I3


Calculated
DMM Measured
Simulation

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Notes
 Calculate V & I using the VS & R Component-Values from component values

V meas −V calc
 ∆ %= × 100
V calc

I meas−I calc
 ∆ %= × 100
I calc

Table 6.2 – DMM & V/I Resistance Values


Value Determination RT R1 R2 R3
DMM Measured
Calc by V/I
Simulation
Notes
 The DMM Measured values for R1, R2, and R3 may be taken from Error: Reference source
not found; RT must be DMM-Measured separately.
 Calculate the V/I R-values using V & I from 6.2
Rmeas −Rcalc
 ∆ %= ×100
R calc

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this lab students will be able to
 Determine node currents using KCL
 Analyze series-parallel circuit by using KCL and KVL

QUESTIONS
1. Are KVL and KCL satisfied in Table 6.1?

2. How would the voltages at A and B in Figure change if a fourth resistor equal to 10 k was
added in parallel with R2? What if this resistor was added in series with R2?

Department of Electrical Engineering Technology, PTUT, Lahore

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