Power Amplifiers

This is lab 2 of 4 in the course

by Quanser Inc.

This lab focuses on the amplifiers used to drive the brushed DC motor. The first section of the lab outlines the operation of a linear power amplifier, with a focus on the simplicity of the operation. The second section introduces the operational theory of the pulse width modulation amplifier, with a focus on the comparative performance of this amplifier. The two amplifiers are finally compared in the context of actuator efficiency and control.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After completing this lab, students will be able to:

Understand the operation of a PWM and linear amplifier.
Describe the design of an amplifier, and explain how it is used.
Characterize the performance of an amplifier.
Understand how amplifiers can affect the performance of an actuator system.
Contrast PWM and linear amplifiers in terms of major design criteria.
Evaluate the suitability of PWM and linear amplifiers, given example applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Introduction to Physics or Equivalent
Basic LabVIEW Proficency

Requirements

NI ELVIS III

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LabVIEW

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Quanser Mechatronic Actuators Board for NI ELVIS III

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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

Required Software

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NI ELVIS III Software Bundle (2018 or later)
- LabVIEW (Requires license)
- LabVIEW Real-Time Module (Requires license)
- LabVIEW FPGA Module (Requires license)
- NI ELVIS III Toolkit

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NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications
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