ECE 210/211 – Analog Signal Processing

Lab

This lab is designed to give the student the opportunity to verify theoretical concepts introduced in the lecture (such as frequency response, filtering, modulation, etc.) and to understand how these concepts relate to real-world systems. It does so by leading the student through the design of a simple AM radio receiver. In this lab, you will be using the ADALM2000 learning module (M2K) as the primary equipment, which you should already receive from the department. Lab 0 is designed for you to get familiar with the module. From lab1 to lab4, you will construct an analog circuit on the breadboard and M2K will be used as common laboratory equipment such as a function generator, oscilloscope, and power supply. Lab5 is a digital lab in which you will investigate the digital signal processing of the circuit you built.

The labs are mandatory. Your attendance will be taken during the demo with one of the teaching staff. In case of absence from the lab, ZERO CREDIT will be given to that lab assignment. Pre-labs and lab reports are due on the dates shown below at 8:00 am Champaign time on Gradescope. The total lab score is determined by the summation of pre-lab (25 total), lab report (50 total), and demo score (25 total).

The lab meets every Wednesday from 4-6 pm starting from 6/28 and uses the same link as the office hour.

Join Discord (https://discord.gg/Enj3UPPvDF) for extra help! A staff member will be online from 7-8 pm on Monday and Tuesday.  

For more details, please check the lab syllabus on Canvas. 

Lab Policies

You are expected to finish most of the lab assignments before joining the Zoom section. If you need help with debugging the circuit or have questions in pre-lab, please join the lab office hour on Discord. This online lab is designed to form a discussion and check the demo.

Please join the Zoom section on time. At the beginning of each lab, we will show you the demo questions, and then you will be randomly assigned to a breakout room with three other students.

Next, you and your peers will discuss the demo questions and compare each’s demo plot. If you are stuck on some questions, you may ask for hints from TA/UA. Once the entire group is ready, you may call for a TA/UA to check your demo.

During the demo, you will be asked to show the demo plot or answer one of the questions randomly.

Your demo score is graded individually with the rubric:

    +25 for the correct answer

    +15 for partial credits

    + 0 for the wrong answer

    - 25 for absence

Attendance will be taken during the demo and you may log out of Zoom once you finish the demo.

The lowest demo score will be dropped to account for situations including but not limited to sickness, travel and etc. 

No late submissions are accepted unless 12 hours prior notice. 

Please use the lab manual as the template to deliver your work. DO NOT put your work on a blank paper. Failing to do so will deduct 5 points. 

If you want to request a regrade of your lab assignment, you must do so within five days of it being graded on the Gradescope. To request a regrade, explain why you think you should get more credit.