I.

Objectives
At the end of the session, the student should be
1. To be able to enter a schematic diagram into a Multisim worksheet.
2. To be able to perform basic analog simulation of a common-emitter amplifier.
3. Familiarize with the use of the following virtual instruments:
a. Multimeter
b. Oscilloscope
c. Bode Plotter
d. Frequency Generator
4. To be able to make voltage and time measurements using the virtual oscilloscope
5. To be able to plot the frequency response of a circuit using the Bode Plotter.
6. To be able to perform basic analog simulation of a non-inverting or inverting operational
amplifier.
II. Procedure
Simulating a C-E BJT Amplifier:
1. Open up a blank worksheet in Multisim and use the schematic editor to enter the following
schematic diagram:

See the "Multisim Equipment Guide" for a reference on the icons used for identifying the virtual
equipment. Save the file as session01-1.msm.
Simulation:
1. Output display using an AC input signal
a. Double-click the signal generator and configure as

b. Double-click the oscilloscope and configure as

c. Flick on the power switch to begin the simulation session. You should get a display
similar to:

d. Try setting the trigger control to Normal and Auto.

How would you differentiate the effect of the three trigger modes on the output waveform as
displayed in the screen?

- SINGLE Trigger mode simply shows the waveform as the power is turned ON. The
NORMAL trigger mode, the signal displayed is similar to that of the seen on SINGLE
Trigger mode. The AUTO Trigger mode is the mode wherein the current state of the
waveform as time progresses is displayed on the oscilloscope.

e. Measure the peak amplitude of the output waveform by moving a cursor so that it
intersects the point in the waveform that you wish to measure. Using Cursor 1, for example,
The peak amplitude is the value across VA1 given that the waveform is centered at 0 volts. If
Cursor 2 was used, read VA2 instead.
Peak Amplitude = 1.549V
f. Position so that Cursor 1 coincides with a peak and Cursor2 with the next peak.
This sets up the measurement of the period.
What is the measured period of the waveform? 994.318 us
g. Try increasing the value of the trigger level by increments of 1V. For each change in trigger
level, reset the simulation by turning off and on the power switch.
At what trigger level voltage will the display disappears? 2V.
Why? Since the peak voltage is less than the trigger level set at 2V, no waveforms are
displayed since it is cut-off.
Given the output waveform, what range of trigger level voltage do you expect to see an
output display? Output displays for the circuit can be seen at trigger levels ranging from
0 1.549V
2. Determining the Gain of the amplifier using oscilloscope measurements
a. Get the peak amplitude of the output signal.
Output Peak Amplitude = 1.549V
b. Get the peak amplitude of the input signal by using the B Channel of the oscilloscope.
Input Peak Amplitude = 99.974mV
c. Calculate the gain.
Gain = Vo / Vi = 15.49
3. Determining the bias conditions of the amplifier
a. Disconnect the signal generator from the input of the amplifier.
b. Connect a multimeter across the collector and emitter terminals of the transistor and
measure the DC voltage.
Vce = 7.161V
c. Connect a multimeter in series with the R2 and the 12-volt supply and measure
the DC current.
Ic = 12.121mA
4. Determining the frequency response of the amplifier using the Bode plotter
a. Modify the circuit to the one shown below

b. Configure the Bode plotter as

c. Turn the power switch on to begin the simulation. The Bode plotter should
display

d. Use the cursor to determine half-power cut-off frequency.
Cut-off freq = 5.27 Hz
What is the phase angle at the cut-off frequency?
Angle = 62 degrees

III. Guided Exercises
Circuit 1

Circuit 2

IV. Analysis of Results

V. Conclusions
VI. References