Generalized Single Stage Class C Amplifier: Analysis from the Viewpoint of Chaotic Behavior
Generalized Single Stage Class C Amplifier: Analysis from the Viewpoint of Chaotic Behavior
Petrzela, Jiri
2020-07-22 00:00:00
applied sciences Article Generalized Single Stage Class C Amplifier: Analysis from the Viewpoint of Chaotic Behavior Jiri Petrzela Department of Radio Electronics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication, Brno University of Technology, Technicka 12, 616 00 Brno, Czech Republic; petrzelj@feec.vutbr.cz; Tel.: +420-54114-6561 Received: 8 June 2020; Accepted: 18 July 2020; Published: 22 July 2020 Featured Application: Results arising from research on an isolated cell of a bipolar-transistor-based class C amplifier show that chaos belongs to natural behavior of such simple dynamical systems. Since this network topology can be found in a huge number of complex electronic systems, the pronounced conclusion can be extrapolated to a variety of common radio frequency circuits. Abstract: This paper briefly describes a recent discovery that occurred during the study of the simplest mathematical model of a class C amplifier with a bipolar transistor. It is proved both numerically and experimentally that chaos can be observed in this simple network structure under three conditions: (1) the transistor is considered non-unilateral, (2) bias point provides cubic polynomial feedforward and feedback transconductance, and (3) the LC tank has very high resonant frequency. Moreover, chaos is generated by an autonomous class C amplifier; i.e., an isolated system without a driving force is analyzed. By the connection of a harmonic input signal, much more complex behavior can be observed. Additionally, due to the high degree of generalization of the amplifier cell, similar fundamental circuits can be ordinarily found as subparts of typical building blocks of a radio frequency signal path. Keywords: bilateral two-port; class C amplifier; chaos; Lyapunov exponents; nonlinear trans-admittance; strange attractors 1. Introduction So far, a significant number of research papers have been focused on numerical analysis of conventional electrical circuits from the viewpoint of chaos evolution. The general definition of chaos speaks about long-time unpredictable behavior, dense state attractors with a fractal dimension, generated waveforms with increased entropy, and extreme sensitivity to small changes in initial conditions. The mentioned properties can be detected and quantified using several well-established numerical algorithms. For example, a routine known as approximate entropy [1–3] can be used to measure self-similarity of the data sequence produced by any dynamical system. The time sequence can be used for calculation of the largest Lyapunov exponent as well; see [4,5] for more details. More precise results of the quantification of dynamical motion can be reached if describing a mathematical model (set of ordinary dierential equations) is known. Spectra of Lyapunov exponents can be also calculated using linearization of the flow along the evolved state trajectory [6–9]. The same method can be utilized for optimization, i.e., to increase robustness of the chaotic operational regime [10], to find the parameter subspace leading to chaos [11] in the analyzed dynamical system, or to replace parts of chaotic oscillators without changing of global dynamics [12]. Some research papers showed the possibility to study chaotic systems via patterns of return maps [13], bifurcation diagrams associated with real circuits [14] and processes [15], etc. Some recent papers were focused on analysis and circuit Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025; doi:10.3390/app10155025 www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 2 of 13 design of fractional-order chaotic oscillators. These should be dealt with as systems that contain constant phase elements, as demonstrated in [16]. Chaos can be observed in various lumped electronic circuits, including standard structures of radio frequency systems. For example, the famous Chua’s oscillator [17] can be considered a parallel LC oscillator loaded with a timing network and negative resistance. This mature topology still serves as an educational example of a robust chaotic system and has already undergone thorough analytical, numerical, and experimental analysis [18]. After the early discovery of Chua’s system, evidence of chaos in other types of naturally harmonic oscillators was only a matter of time. The existence of strange attractors within the dynamics of the well-known Colpitts oscillator was revealed in [19]. One logical step further, namely, interchanges of network components, one can observe chaos in Hartley’s oscillator [20]. The process of chaotification of the common Wien bridge oscillator was a subject of an interesting paper [21–23]. It was demonstrated in a step-by-step manner that dierent passive feedback two-ports can be used for chaos generation. A study [24] presented the concept of a looped passive low-pass filter (arbitrary structure) and active two-port having smooth polynomial transfer characteristics. Phase-locked loops can be also subject to complex behavior, including multistability and chaos, as proved in a research paper [25]. Many power electronic systems are ideal candidates to observe chaotic solutions. Let us mention a few interesting examples, namely, the switched-mode power converter [26], DC–DC converter [27], and buck [28] and boost [29] converter. A dynamical model of multistate static memory possesses, by principle, a very complex configuration of the vector field [30]. However, its chaotic behavior was described only very recently; see papers [31,32] for more details. Besides the papers dealing with autonomous deterministic dynamical systems mentioned above, chaos can easily evolve in the electronic circuits under periodic driving. For example, state-variable frequency filters can produce chaotic signals if two conditions are satisfied: a high-quality factor and piecewise-linear or polynomial feedback nonlinearity [33]. The same network structures can also generate robust chaos in the case of nonlinear integrators [34]. Of course, the list of chaotic systems mentioned above is by no means complete. Searching for chaos in mathematical models of real physical systems still belongs to a favorite topic of many researchers and design engineers. This paper enriches this sort of problem because chaos was localized within dynamics of a generalized class C power amplifier. The upcoming section describes a mathematical model of a single-transistor amplifier stage with defined nonlinearities. The third section provides numerical analysis of the discovered chaotic system from dierent perspectives. The fourth part of this paper is focused on circuit implementation of the proposed chaotic system. Several dierent topologies with equivalent behavior are discussed. Then, experimental verification is given in the frame of the fifth section. Finally, discussion and concluding remarks are provided. 2. Simplest Model of Class C Amplifier The fundamental structure of a single-transistor class C amplifier is provided in Figure 1a. This circuitry can be redrawn for the useful high-frequency signals (typically about tens or hundreds of MHz) by considering significant parasitic capacitances, as shown in Figure 1b. Note that at this point, the system is considered isolated, i.e., without an input signal. Dynamics of the resulting network can be described by following a set of ordinary dierential equations: d d d C v = y v y (v ), C v = y (v ) y v i , L i = v , (1) 1 1 11 1 12 2 2 2 21 1 22 2 L L 2 dt dt dt where a state vector is x = (v , v , i ) , y and y are the input and output admittance of the bipolar 1 2 L 11 22 transistor, and y and y are transconductance-type nonlinear smooth functions of the form 12 21 3 3 ( ) ( ) y v = a v + a v , y v = b v + b v . (2) 21 1 1 1 2 1 12 2 1 2 2 2 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 3 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 3 of 13 Figure 1. Bipolar transistor circuits: (a) principal concept and (b) equivalent circuit for high-frequency Figure 1. Bipolar transistor circuits: (a) principal concept and (b) equivalent circuit for band. high-frequency band. Note Note t that hat no nonlinearities nlinearitiesar ar ee cons consider idere edd lower lower-o -order rder polynomials; polynomials; i.e., i.e. appr , approxim oximations ations ar a e r valid e valin id the in th close e close neighbor neighborhood hood of of t thehcalculated e calculated bi biasas po point. intFixed . Fixedpoints pointsar ar ee all all r real ealsolutions solutions o off non nonlinear linear algebraic algebraic e equations quations d dx x//dt = dt = 0 0,, i. i.e., e., 𝑣 =− 𝑦 0 /𝑦 , 𝑣 = 0, 𝑖 =−𝑦 𝑣 . (3) v = y (0)/y , v = 0, i = y (v ). (3) 2 L 1 12 11 21 1 Therefore, Dynamical System (1) with (2) possesses only a single equilibrium located at zero. Therefore, Dynamical System (1) with (2) possesses only a single equilibrium located at zero. Associated eigenvalues can be established as roots of characteristic polynomial Associated eigenvalues can be established as roots of characteristic polynomial 𝑠 + + ∙𝑠 + − + ∙𝑠 + =0. (4) ! ∙ ∙ ∙ ! ∙ ∙ y y y + y y 1 a b 11 22 11 22 11 3 2 1 1 s + + s + + s + = 0. (4) Small letters denote normalized values of circuit components. In general, Math Model (1) is c c c l c c c c c c l 1 2 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 analyzed using normalized values of accumulation elements and admittances. For a particular Small letters denote normalized values of circuit components. In general, Math Model (1) is application, time and impedance rescaling need to be considered. Note that capacitor C1 de facto analyzed using normalized values of accumulation elements and admittances. For a particular represents parasitic capacitance between the base and emitter Cbe, while C2 is a sum of parasitic Cce application, time and impedance rescaling need to be considered. Note that capacitor C de facto and tank capacitance. Detailed numerical investigations reveal the advantageous possibility to keep represents parasitic capacitance between the base and emitter C , while C is a sum of parasitic C C1 = C2 = 1 F and L = 1 H. For further analysis, let us assume that linear term a1 in Function (2) is very be 2 ce and tank capacitance. Detailed numerical investigations reveal the advantageous possibility to keep small. Symbolic formulas for eigenvalues can be expressed as C = C = 1 F and L = 1 H. For further analysis, let us assume that linear term a in Function (2) is very 1 2 1 small. Symbolic formulas for𝛿 eigenvalues =− , can 𝛿 be =− expressed ∙𝑦 as 𝑦 − , , (5) 0 1 y B C i.e., we experience a pair of complex conjugated eig 1 envalues if y22 ⋅l 4<c 4⋅c2. In this case, local vector B 2 C B C = , = By y C, (5) 2,3 22 @ A field geometry near the origin is sp c anned by the2 eicgenvector and eiglenplane defined by two lines, 1 2 namely i.e., we experience a pair of complex conjugated eigenvalues if y l < 4c . In this case, local vector field 22 2 𝜖 = 100 , geometry near the origin is spanned by the eigenvector and eigenplane defined by two lines, namely ∙ ∙ 𝑙∙ 𝑏 ∙𝑦 𝑦 − 𝑙∙ 𝑦 𝑦 − = 1 0 0 , ⎛ vector ⎞ ! ! 𝜖 =𝑅𝑒 ∓ q q , 0 1 − T 1 ⎜ ⎟ 4c 4c 2 2 2 2 2∙𝑐 B C l∙b y y l y y B C 1 22 22 l l B 22 22 C 𝑐 ∙ 𝑦 − +2∙ 𝑐 ∙𝑦 −𝑐 ∙𝑦 1 (6) B C = Re , B C B 1 C plane ⎝ @ 2c A ⎠ 4c 2 2 2 (6) c y +2c y c y 1 2 11 1 22 22 l ! ! q q 0 1 ∙ ∙ 4c 4c 2 2 2 2 B ∙ ∙ ∙ C lb y y l y y B 1 22 22 C B 22 l 22 l C B C 𝜖 =𝐼𝑚 ∓ . − 1 = ImB C . B C plane ∙ ∙ @ 2c A 4c ∙ 2 2 ∙ ∙ ∙ c y +2c y c y 2 22 1 11 1 22 l Nonlinear scalar functions y12(v2) and y21(v1) have been considered as cubic polynomials without Nonlinear scalar functions y (v ) and y (v ) have been considered as cubic polynomials without 12 2 21 1 offset, while all remaining parameters were freely enabled for optimization. During the search oset, while all remaining parameters were freely enabled for optimization. During the search procedure, the bipolar transistor was fixed in an active regime of operation where y22 = 0 S. Therefore, procedure, the bipolar transistor was fixed in an active regime of operation where y = 0 S. Therefore, fifth-dimensional hyperspace of the internal system parameters undergoes the optimization fifth-dimensional hyperspace of the internal system parameters undergoes the optimization algorithm algorithm where the largest Lyapunov exponent (LLE) together with a simple condition for a where the largest Lyapunov exponent (LLE) together with a simple condition for a bounded attractor bounded attractor has been combined and adopted as a fitness function. Finally, the following set of internal parameters was discovered: Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 4 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 4 of 13 has been combined and adopted as a fitness function. Finally, the following set of internal parameters was discovered: y = 0.42 , a = 0 , a = 1.2 , b = 1.71 , b = 0.88. (7) 11 1 2 1 2 𝑦 = 0.42 , 𝑎 =0 , 𝑎 =1.2 , 𝑏 =1.71 , 𝑏 = −0.88. (7) Using Using t these hese valu values,es, e eigenvalues igenvalues ne nearar t the he eq equilibrium uilibrium po point int form unst form unstable able ge geometry ometry 3 2 1 3 2 1 <ℜ2∈< ℜ unstable⊕ ℜ< stable; i.e ; ., t i.e., he dynam the dynamical ical flow ne flow ar t near he orig thein act origin s aacts ccording t accoro ding sadd to le-saddle-spiral spiral vector unstable stable vector field field geomet geometry ry. Eigenv . Eigenvalues alues are δ1ar = e−0.48 =6 a 0.486 nd δ2,3and = 0.03 3 ± = j0.929 0.033. j0.929. 1 2,3 Note Note tha that the t the fi final set nal of set of ordinary ordi dina erry di ential fferen equations tial equa hasti eight ons ha terms, s eight terms, including two includi polynomials. ng two polynomials. Therefore, it does not belong to the family of the simplest chaotic flows, as discussed in Therefore, it does not belong to the family of the simplest chaotic flows, as discussed in papers [35–37]. papers [35–37]. 3. Numerical Results 3. Numerical Results Discovered Novel Chaotic System (1) with Parameters (7) has been numerically analyzed using Mathcad Discovered and MA TLAB. Novel Ch For aotic numerical Systemintegration, (1) with Parame the fourth-or ters (7) ha der s been Runge–Kutta numerically method analyzhas ed using been adopted. Mathcad and Figur M e 2 Ademonstrates TLAB. For num the eric typical al integrat strange ion, the f attractor ourth- generated order Runge– by a Kutta bipolar method ha transistor s been cell 4 2 under adopted. F bias point igure conditions 2 demonstrates the ty mentioned above. pical strang The final e attra time ctor isgenera 10 , time ted by a b step is i10 pola,r tra andn sensitivity sistor cell 4 −2 under bias point conditions mentioned above. The final time is 10 , time step is 10 , and sensitivity to changes in initial conditions is also visualized. The group of 10 initial conditions were randomly T 2 to changes in initial conditions is also visualized. The group of 10 initial conditions were randomly generated around point x = (1, 0, 0) using normal distribution with deviation of 10 (red dots); T −2 generated around point x0 = (1, 0, 0) using normal distribution with deviation of 10 (red dots); short short time evolutions after 1 s are plotted (blue), and then states after 100 s of the integration process are time evolutions after 1 s are plotted (blue), and then states after 100 s of the integration process are depicted (orange dots), and the final state after 1000 s is provided (green dots). Note that neighborhood depicted (orange dots), and the final state after 1000 s is provided (green dots). Note that state trajectories diverge slowly, and this should be respected when setting input parameters of the neighborhood state trajectories diverge slowly, and this should be respected when setting input upcoming analysis. Figure 3 shows dynamic energy calculated in the state space volume where the parameters of the upcoming analysis. Figure 3 shows dynamic energy calculated in the state space strange attractor evolves. In this plot, a rainbow scale is used: red denotes high energy, green stands volume where the strange attractor evolves. In this plot, a rainbow scale is used: red denotes high for average value, and blue marks regions with very low dynamic energy. Figure 4 illustrates basins energy, green stands for average value, and blue marks regions with very low dynamic energy. of attraction for the typical chaotic attractor generated by a transistor-based system. Here, each plot Figure 4 illustrates basins of attraction for the typical chaotic attractor generated by a transistor-based contains a linear grid having 101 101 points, and the color scale is as follows: the limit cycle is marked system. Here, each plot contains a linear grid having 101 × 101 points, and the color scale is as follows: by green, chaotic attractor by red, and fixed-point solution is blue. Ranges of horizontal and vertical the limit cycle is marked by green, chaotic attractor by red, and fixed-point solution is blue. Ranges axes are the same for each plot: v 2( 5, 5) and v 2( 5, 5), respectively. 1 1 of horizontal and vertical axes are the same for each plot: v1∈(−5, 5) and v1∈(−5, 5), respectively. Figure 2. Numerical integration outputs: (a) typical double-trumpet chaotic attractor, (b) sensitivity Figure 2. Numerical integration outputs: (a) typical double-trumpet chaotic attractor, (b) sensitivity to to the changes in initial conditions, (c) zoomed short time evolution, (d) zoomed average time the changes in initial conditions, (c) zoomed short time evolution, (d) zoomed average time evolution, evolution, and (e) initial conditions close to point x0 = (0, 0, 0) . Note the different scales of the axis and (e) initial conditions close to point x = (0, 0, 0) . Note the dierent scales of the axis system for system for individual plots. individual plots. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 5 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 5 of 13 Figure 3. Kinetic energy calculated in horizontal slices of state space (from left to right, up to down) Figure 3. Kinetic energy calculated in horizontal slices of state space (from left to right, up to down) and return maps (black dots): z = −13, z = −10, z = −6, z = −3, z = −2, z = −1, z = 0, z = 1, z = 2, z = 3, z = 4, and return maps (black dots): z = 13, z = 10, z = 6, z = 3, z = 2, z = 1, z = 0, z = 1, z = 2, z = 3, and z = 5. z = 4, and z = 5. Figure 5 provides us with an idea about potential robustness of the designed chaotic oscillator. This idea is simplified and plotted in two dimensions, namely as a function of cubic terms a and b . This figure also illustrates zoomed plots A and C, where chaotic areas guarantee the generation of structurally stable strange attractors. However, careful circuit realization is still required for 4 2 future laboratory success. The LLE was calculated using a final time of 10 , time step of 10 s, and Gram–Schmidt orthogonalization. For each line in these three-dimensional plots, a bifurcation diagram can be calculated. Two interesting examples denoted by letters D and E are demonstrated. Note that evolution of trumpet attractors is not subject to a traditional period-doubling route to the chaos scenario. During the calculation of Figure 5, the maximal value of LLE is 0.082, and the Kaplan–Yorke dimension of the associated chaotic attractor is about 2.2. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 6 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 6 of 13 Figure 4. Basins of attraction calculated as horizontal slices of a state space: (a) iL = 0, (b) iL = 0.1, (c) iL Figure 4. Basins of attraction calculated as horizontal slices of a state space: (a) i = 0, (b) i = 0.1, L L = 0.2, (d) iL = 0.5, (e) iL = 0.7, (f) iL = 0.8, (g) iL = 1, (h) iL = 1.5, (i) iL = 2.0, (j) iL = 2.5, (k) iL = 3.0, (l) iL = 3.5, (c) i = 0.2, (d) i = 0.5, (e) i = 0.7, (f) i = 0.8, (g) i = 1, (h) i = 1.5, (i) i = 2.0, (j) i = 2.5, (k) i = 3.0, L L L L L L L L L (m) iL = 4, (n) iL = 4.5, (o) iL = 5, (p) iL = 6, (q) iL = 8, (r) iL = 10, (s) iL = 11, and (t) iL = 12. (l) i = 3.5, (m) i = 4, (n) i = 4.5, (o) i = 5, (p) i = 6, (q) i = 8, (r) i = 10, (s) i = 11, and (t) i = 12. L L L L L L L L L Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 7 of 13 Figure 5 provides us with an idea about potential robustness of the designed chaotic oscillator. This idea is simplified and plotted in two dimensions, namely as a function of cubic terms a2 and b2. This figure also illustrates zoomed plots A and C, where chaotic areas guarantee the generation of structurally stable strange attractors. However, careful circuit realization is still required for future 4 −2 laboratory success. The LLE was calculated using a final time of 10 , time step of 10 s, and Gram– Schmidt orthogonalization. For each line in these three-dimensional plots, a bifurcation diagram can be calculated. Two interesting examples denoted by letters D and E are demonstrated. Note that evolution of trumpet attractors is not subject to a traditional period-doubling route to the chaos scenario. During the calculation of Figure 5, the maximal value of LLE is 0.082, and the Kaplan–Yorke Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 7 of 13 dimension of the associated chaotic attractor is about 2.2. Figure 5. Topographically scaled surface-contour plot of LLE as a two-dimensional function of cubic Figure 5. Topographically scaled surface-contour plot of LLE as a two-dimensional function of cubic terms associated with nonlinear transconductances y (v ) and y (v ). Bifurcation diagram fitted to terms associated with nonlinear transconductances y12 12(v22 ) and y2121 (v1). 1Bifurcation diagram fitted to the the trumpet attractors; cross section chosen as v = 1.5 V, while state variable v is stored. trumpet attractors; cross section chosen as v2 = 2−1.5 V, while state variable v1 is st 1 ored. 4. Circuit Design 4. Circuit Design Synthesis of lumped chaotic oscillators based on knowledge of describing ordinary dierential Synthesis of lumped chaotic oscillators based on knowledge of describing ordinary differential equations is a simple task with multiple solutions. The most straightforward approach is known equations is a simple task with multiple solutions. The most straightforward approach is known as as the concept of analog computers. Following this approach, only three basic building blocks are necessary: inverting integrators, dierential amplifiers, and two ports with the prescribed nonlinear transfer curve. These circuits can be designed either in voltage mode [38,39] or current mode [40]. The first case is much more common because of the commercial availability of active elements and easily measurable state variables. The corresponding circuit implementation of the analyzed dynamical system is provided via Figure 6a, and its behavior is uniquely determined by the following set of ordinary dierential equations: 2 2 d v v K d v K d v 1 2 3 2 3 3 C v = + v , C v = v , C v = , (8) 1 1 2 2 2 1 3 3 dt R R R dt R R dt R green black red brown blue white Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 8 of 13 the concept of analog computers. Following this approach, only three basic building blocks are necessary: inverting integrators, differential amplifiers, and two ports with the prescribed nonlinear transfer curve. These circuits can be designed either in voltage mode [38,39] or current mode [40]. The first case is much more common because of the commercial availability of active elements and easily measurable state variables. The corresponding circuit implementation of the analyzed dynamical system is provided via Figure 6a, and its behavior is uniquely determined by the following set of ordinary differential equations: 𝑑 𝑣 𝑣 𝐾 𝑑 𝑣 𝐾 𝑑 𝑣 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 8 of 13 𝐶 𝑣 =− − + 𝑣 , 𝐶 𝑣 =− − 𝑣 , 𝐶 𝑣 = , (8) 𝑑𝑡 𝑅 𝑅 𝑅 𝑑𝑡 𝑅 𝑅 𝑑𝑡 𝑅 where C1, C2, and C3 are the left, middle, and right capacitor, respectively. Note that seven active where C , C , and C are the left, middle, and right capacitor, respectively. Note that seven active devices 1 2 3 devices are needed for network design. The time constant is a compromise between the speed of are needed for network design. The time constant is a compromise between the speed of integration integration (should be high due to long transients) and parasitic properties of active elements (should (should be high due to long transients) and parasitic properties of active elements (should be low such 4 −8 be low such that parasitic properties can be neglected). In our case, it is chosen 4 as τ = 810 ⋅10 = 100 μs. that parasitic properties can be neglected). In our case, it is chosen as = 10 10 = 100 s. In the In the first experiments, red and blue resistors were supposed to be of variable values, i.e., first experiments, red and blue resistors were supposed to be of variable values, i.e., potentiometers. potentiometers. Much better results were achieved if system dissipation also became an adjustable Much better results were achieved if system dissipation also became an adjustable quantity, i.e., the quantity, i.e., the green resistor was substituted by a potentiometer. It is worth noting that OrCAD green resistor was substituted by a potentiometer. It is worth noting that OrCAD PSpice circuit simulator PSpice circuit simulator has been used to validate the upcoming experimental results before has been used to validate the upcoming experimental results before construction of the oscillator. construction of the oscillator. Figure 6. Two flow-equivalent practical realizations of chaotic oscillators based on a class C amplifier: Figure 6. Two flow-equivalent practical realizations of chaotic oscillators based on a class C amplifier: (a) using the integrator block schematic and (b) directly following Kirchhoff’s first law. (a) using the integrator block schematic and (b) directly following Kirchho’s first law. The oscillator can be simplified by the following different idea. Assume that each differential The oscillator can be simplified by the following dierent idea. Assume that each dierential equation represents the sum of the currents measured at independent nodes. One can easily obtain equation represents the sum of the currents measured at independent nodes. One can easily obtain the the electronic system visualized in Figure 6b and described by mathematical expression electronic system visualized in Figure 6b and described by mathematical expression 𝑑 𝑣 𝐾 𝑑 𝐾 𝑑 2 2 𝐶 d𝑣 =− v −𝑔 ∙𝑣 + K 𝑣 , 𝐶 d 𝑣 =−𝑖 − K 𝑣 , d 𝐿 𝑖 =𝑣 , 3 3 (9) C 𝑑𝑡 v = 𝑅 g v + 𝑅 v , C 𝑑𝑡 v = i 𝑅 v , L i = 𝑑𝑡 v , (9) 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 L 1 L 2 dt R R dt R dt 1 3 blue where K = 0.1 is the internally trimmed constant of a four-quadrant analog multiplier. Obviously, the where K = 0.1 is the internally trimmed constant of a four-quadrant analog multiplier. Obviously, number of active elements decreases to five. On the other hand, the third state variable is not easily the number of active elements decreases to five. On the other hand, the third state variable is not easily measurable. Note that, without the introduction of state variable rescaling, transadmittance amplifier measurable. Note that, without the introduction of state variable rescaling, transadmittance amplifier g1 should be able to handle high input voltages without output current distortion. g should be able to handle high input voltages without output current distortion. 5. Experimental Verification 5. Experimental Verification The new structure of the chaotic oscillator was designed using universal breadboard; see Figure 7, where the measurement setup is demonstrated. Interestingly, variously shaped strange attractors captured by oscilloscope during experimental verification of the proposed chaotic oscillator are shown in Figure 8. Some of them were not discovered during numerical analysis but were repeatedly observable within the dynamics of the lumped chaotic oscillator. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 9 of 13 The new structure of the chaotic oscillator was designed using universal breadboard; see Figure 7, where the measurement setup is demonstrated. Interestingly, variously shaped strange attractors captured by oscilloscope during experimental verification of the proposed chaotic oscillator are shown in Figure 8. Some of them were not discovered during numerical analysis but were repeatedly Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 9 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 9 of 13 observable within the dynamics of the lumped chaotic oscillator. The new structure of the chaotic oscillator was designed using universal breadboard; see Figure 7, where the measurement setup is demonstrated. Interestingly, variously shaped strange attractors captured by oscilloscope during experimental verification of the proposed chaotic oscillator are shown in Figure 8. Some of them were not discovered during numerical analysis but were repeatedly observable within the dynamics of the lumped chaotic oscillator. Figure 7. Detail photo of the chaotic oscillator realized using universal breadboard; generated chaotic Figure 7. Detail photo of the chaotic oscillator realized using universal breadboard; generated chaotic waveforms in time domain visualized using an oscilloscope. waveforms in time domain visualized using an oscilloscope. For given numerical values, the designed chaotic circuit generated waveforms with a continuous scale of the nonnegligible frequency components up to 100 kHz. Therefore, this oscillator can be used in many applications instead of truly random (noise) signal generators [41], to secure communication Figure 7. Detail photo of the chaotic oscillator realized using universal breadboard; generated chaotic channels and information sources [42], as the core engine for chaos-based modulation and cryptography waveforms in time domain visualized using an oscilloscope. techniques [43], etc. Figure 8. Cont. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 10 of 13 Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 10 of 13 Figure 8. Selected oscilloscope screenshots (plane projections of strange attractors) captured during Figure 8. Selected oscilloscope screenshots (plane projections of strange attractors) captured during experimental measurement; specific values of system parameters (slider positions of potentiometers) experimental measurement; specific values of system parameters (slider positions of potentiometers) are not provide are not provided. d. 6. Discussion For given numerical values, the designed chaotic circuit generated waveforms with a continuous scale of the nonnegligible frequency components up to 100 kHz. Therefore, this oscillator can be used The work described in this paper, that is, the discovery of chaotic dynamics within a generalized in many applications instead of truly random (noise) signal generators [41], to secure communication class C amplifier, leaves a significant place for future research activities. Let us mention a few channels and information sources [42], as the core engine for chaos-based modulation and unanswered questions and challenges: cryptography techniques [43], etc. (a) The presence of chaos in the case of nonlinear transconductances approximated by piecewise-linear functions. From a circuit design point of view, the analog multipliers can be substituted by series 6. Discussion and/or parallel connections of diodes. The work described in this paper, that is, the discovery of chaotic dynamics within a generalized (b) The existence of chaos in a class D single-transistor-based amplifier. Three degrees of freedom class C amplifier, leaves a significant place for future research activities. Let us mention a few required for chaos evolution are presented in fundamental topology (thanks to an output unanswered questions and challenges: LC low-pass passive filter) without need of considering intrinsic parasitic capacitances of the a) The presence transistor itself. of chaos in the case of nonlinear transconductances approximated by piecewise- linear functions. From a circuit design point of view, the analog multipliers can be substituted (c) Robust chaos detected in Figure 1b under the condition of linear y (v ), i.e., the only nonlinear 12 2 by series and/or parallel connections of diodes. function in the mathematical model stands at y (v ). 21 1 b) The existence of chaos in a class D single-transistor-based amplifier. Three degrees of freedom This list is by no means complete. Further interesting reading about chaotic circuits having one or required for chaos evolution are presented in fundamental topology (thanks to an output LC two bipolar junction transistors can be found in [44]. low-pass passive filter) without need of considering intrinsic parasitic capacitances of the transistor itself. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 5025 11 of 13 7. Conclusions This popularizing paper represents a simultaneous contribution to two areas of chaos theory: (a) the discovery of a new chaotic dynamical system with a specific type of equilibria, namely a single unstable fixed point, and (b) the numerical description of a very simple single-transistor-based network structure from the viewpoint of chaos evolution. The analyzed amplification topology can be commonly found in many complex electronic systems. The formation of strange attractors is conditioned by the non-unilateral nature of the bipolar transistor; backward trans-conductance especially needs to be active. Typical values of admittance parameters depend not only on the bias point but also on the transistor used. Unipolar transistors are usually modeled dierently: by input admittance y and trans-conductance y equaling zero. However, 11 12 matching circuits can cause feedback required for chaos evolution. In such a situation, chaos can be observed also in the case of a class C amplifier with a field-eect transistor. Matching networks with accumulation elements will increase the order of the final circuit; i.e., the probability of chaos can be boosted as well. Based on the findings provided in this paper, chaotic motion can be mitigated by unilaterization of a bipolar transistor, that is, by the reduction of its backward trans-conductance. Funding: This research was funded by the Grant Agency of the Czech Republic, grant number 19-22248S. 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