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Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)
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Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject Title: Analog Circuits

TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.

*Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain the design constraints of a classical discrete-circuit biasing L2 8
arrangement with circuit and relevant equations. How does RE provide a
negative feedback action to stabilize the bias current?
b Considering the conceptual circuit of common emitter configuration, L1,L2 8
derive the expressions for gm, rΠ, and re. Draw the hybrid –Π model of a
transistor.
c A BJT having β=120 is biased at a DC collector current of 1 mA. Find the L3 4
value of gm, re , rΠ at the bias point .
OR
Q.02 a Design a fixed VG bias circuit using Voltage divider arrangement to L3 10
establish a DC drain current of 0.5mA. The MOSFET is specified to have
Vt=1V, Kn’W/L=1mA/V2 {𝜆 = 0}. Use VDD = 12V.Calculate the
percentage change in the value of ID obtained when the MOSFET is
replaced with another MOSFET having the same kn’W/L but Vt = 1.5V.
b Explain the MOSFET biasing technique using a large drain-to-gate L3 6
feedback resistance RG. Design the drain-to-gate feedback biasing circuit
to operate at a DC drain current of 0.5mA. Assume VDD =5V,
kn’W/L=1mA/V2, 𝝀=0.
c Draw and explain the small signal model of the MOSFET assuming λ≠ L1 4
0.
Module-2
Q. 03 a With a neat circuit diagram and ac equivalent circuit derive the L2 8
expressions for Rin, Avo, Av and Ro for common source amplifier with an
unbypassed source resistance.

b Explain the internal capacitances of a MOSFET and hence draw the high L1,L2 6
frequency small signal model of MOSFET.
c For the n-channel MOSFET with tox=10nm, L=1µm, W=10µm, LOV=0.05 L3 6
µm, Csbo = Cdbo = 10fF, VO=0.6V, VSB=1V and VDS=2V. Calculate i)COX
ii)COV iii)Cgs iv)Cgd v)Csb vi)Cdb
OR
Q.04 a Derive the expression for low frequency response of a common source L1,L2 8
amplifier.
b It is desired to design a phase-shift oscillator (Self biased JEFT amplifier) L3 4
using a JEFT having gm=5000µs, rd =40k𝛀, and feedback circuit
resistance of R=10k𝛀. Select the value of ‘C’ for oscillator operation at 1
kHz and RD for a gain A=40 to ensure oscillator action.

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With a neat diagram explain working of a crystal oscillator. Explain series L3
and parallel resonance action with equivalent circuits and relevant
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expressions. A crystal has L=0.334H, C=0.065pF, CM=1pF and R=5.5k𝛀.

Calculate its series and parallel resonant frequency.
Module-3
Q. 05 a With a neat block diagram explain the working of a negative feedback L1,L2 8
amplifier. How is the overall gain affected in these amplifiers?
b Determine the voltage gain, input and output impedance with feedback L3 8
for a voltage series feedback amplifier having A= -100, Ri=10k 𝛀,
Ro=20k𝛀 for a feedback of i)β=1 and ii)β= -0.5
c Draw the four basic negative-feedback topologies. L1 4
OR
Q. 06 a Define power amplifiers and list the types of power amplifiers based on L1,L2 8
the location of Q point, conduction angle, efficiency and applications.
b Prove that the maximum conversion efficiency of a transformer coupled L2 6
Class A amplifier is 50%.
c Calculate the efficiency of a transformer coupled Class B amplifier for a L3 2
supply of 12V and peak output voltage of 6V.
d Explain in brief the working of a Class C power amplifier. 4
Module-4
Q. 07 a How does negative feedback affect the performances of an inverting L2 8
amplifier using opamp? Derive the relevant expressions for Gain, input
resistance and output resistance.
b The opamp 714C is connected as an inverting amplifier with R1=1k𝛀 and L3 6
RF=4.7k𝛀. Compute the closed loop parameters: AF, RIF, ROF, fF. . Given
A=400000, Ri=33M𝛀 and RO=60𝛀; supply voltages are ± 13V; Max
output voltage swing = ± 13V, Unity gain bandwidth = 0.6MHz .

c With a neat circuit diagram explain the opamp based inverting scaling L1,L2 6
amplifier and averaging circuit with relevant expressions for the output.
OR
Q. 08 a What is an instrumentation amplifier? What are its applications? With a L1,L2 10
neat circuit diagram explain an instrumentation amplifier using a
transducer bridge.
b Draw the circuit and waveforms for an inverting Schmitt Trigger using L1 4
opamp, with relevant expressions.
c For an inverting Schmitt Trigger circuit R1 = 15KΩ ; R2 = 1KΩ and Vin L3 6
=
10Vp-pp sine wave. The saturation voltages are ± 14V and Vref = 2 V.
i) Determine the threshold voltages Vut and Vlt.
ii) Find the value of Hysteresis voltage Vhy.
Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the working of a Successive Approximation type of ADC. L2 8
b Explain with a neat circuit diagram, the working of a small signal half L2 4
wave precision rectifier using an Opamp.
c What is R-2R network type DAC? Explain with relevant expressions. L1,L2 8
OR
Q. 10 a Explain the working of a second order high pass Butterworth filter with a L1,L2 6
neat circuit diagram and frequency response. Write the relevant design
equations.
b Explain the operation of 555 timer as a Monostable multivibrator with L1,L2 8
relevant expressions.

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In an astable multivibrator RA = 2.2 KΩ; RB = 3.9 KΩ and
C = 0.1µF. Determine the positive pulse width Tc and negative pulse
L3 6

width Td and free running frequency 'fo'.

*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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