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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

SUBJECT : EC8353 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS

SEM/ YEAR : III / II YEAREEE

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UNIT I -PN JUNCTION DEVICES
PN junction diode –structure, operation and V-I characteristics, diffusion and transient capacitance -
Rectifiers – Half Wave and Full Wave Rectifier,– Display devices- LED, Laser diodes- Zener diode

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characteristics-Zener Reverse characteristics – Zener as regulator
PART - A
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Q. No Questions Domain
Level
Draw the symbol of the following devices PN Diode, Zener CO 1
1. BTL 1 Remembering
Diode, LED, and UJT.
CO 1
2. What is a rectifier? Name its types. BTL 1 Remembering
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Predict the diffusion capacitance for a silicon diode with a 10 mA CO 1
3. BTL 3 Applying
forward current, if the charge carrier transit time is 60ns.
How do the transition region width and contact potential across CO 1
4. BTL 1 Remembering
a PN junction vary with the applied bias voltage?
With suitable expression model transition capacitance and CO 1
5. BTL 3 Applying
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Diffusion capacitance?
CO 1
6. Construct the LASER Diode and give its applications. BTL 3 Applying
A full-wave rectifier uses two diodes, the internal resistance of CO 1
each diode may be assumed constant at 20 Ω. The transformer
7. R.M.S. secondary voltage from Centre tap to each end of BTL 4 Analyzing
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secondary is 50 V and load resistance is 980 Ω. Evaluate : (i) The

mean load current (ii) The R.M.S. value of load current
CO 1
8. List out the factors on which barrier potential depends? BTL 1 Remembering
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Discuss the effect of temperature on reverse saturation current CO 1

9. BTL6 Creating
of a diode?
Outline transformer utilization factor and state its value for CO 1 Understandin
10. BTL 2
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HWR and FWR? g

CO 1 Understandin
11. State two disadvantages of half wave rectifier. BTL 2
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Explain the terms Knee voltage (VC) and Breakdown voltage CO 1
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12. BTL 5 Evaluating

(VB)?
Calculate the total power supplied to a 3½ digit LED display CO 1
13. when it indicates 1999. A 5V supply is used and each LED has a BTL 4 Analyzing
10 mA Current.
State the mathematical equation which relates voltage applied CO 1
14. across the PN junction diode and current flowing through it. List BTL 1 Remembering
the PN diode parameters
CO 1 Understandin
15. Summarize the limiting values of PN Junction Diode. BTL 2
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A silicon diode has a saturation current of 7.5μA at room CO 1

16. BTL 6 Creating
temperature. Estimate the saturation current at 400 ° K
Distinguish between Zener Breakdown and Avalanche CO 1
17. BTL 4 Analyzing
Breakdown
CO 1
18. Define Diode-resistance. BTL 1 Remembering
A Ge diode has a saturation current of 10μA at 300ᵒ K. CO 1
19. BTL 5 Evaluating
Determine the saturation current at 400ᵒK.
An ac voltage of 20V is connected in series with a silicon diode CO 1
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20. and load resistance of 500Ω. If the forward resistance of the BTL 2
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diode is 10 Ω find the peak current through the diode.
PART - B
With neat sketch compose the construction, operation and its CO 1

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1. characteristics of PN junction diode. Also list its advantages, BTL3 Applying
disadvantages and its applications. (13)
2. Briefly enumerate the following CO 1
(i) Laser diodes (7) BTL1 Remembering

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(ii) Zener diode as a voltage regulator (6)
(i) Summarize the effect of temperature on PN junction diode CO 1
and draw its switching characteristics (8)
Understandin
3. (ii) The reverse saturation of a silicon PN junction diode is BTL 2
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10μA. Infer the diode current for the forward bias voltage of
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0.6V at 25ᵒ (5)
(i) Review the expression for current through the PN junction CO 1
diode. (7) Understandin
4. BTL 2
(ii) Explain the V-I characteristics of Zener diode and Analyze g
between Avalanche and Zener Break downs? (6)
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(i) Assess the action of a full wave rectifier using diodes and give CO 1
waveforms of input and output voltages. (6)
(ii) A FW diode rectifier has V1=100sinωt, RL=900Ω and
5. Rf=100Ω. Come up with the peak and dc load current, DC BTL 6 Creating
load voltage, the peak instantaneous diode current, the PIV
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on the diode, AC input power, output power, Rectification

efficiency of the FW rectifier. (7)
A 230 V, 50 Hz voltage is applied to the primary of a 5:1 step CO 1
down center-tapped transformer used in a FWR having a load of
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900Ω. If the diode resistance and the secondary coil resistance

together has a resistance of 100Ω evaluate, (13)
6. a) DC voltage across the load BTL 1 Remembering
b) DC current flowing through the load
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c) DC power delivered to the load

d) PIV across each diode
e) Ripple voltage and its frequency
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(i) In what aspect is a LED different from a PN junction diode? CO 1

List the applications of LED. (7)
7. BTL 4 Analyzing
(ii) Explain the working of center tapped full wave rectifier with
and without filter with neat diagrams. (6)
Draw the circuit diagram and compose the working of full wave CO 1
bridge rectifier with output filter and derive the expression of
8. BTL5 Evaluating
average output current, voltage, efficiency, ripple factor, PIV and
TUF. (13)

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Make use of a diagram recollect the working of Zener diode and CO 1

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9. its forward and reverse characteristics. Also distinguish between BTL2
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Avalanche and Zener break downs (13)
(i) Describe the construction, operation and characteristics of CO 1
10. LED.(7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) How does Zener diode shunt voltage regulator. (6)
Derive ripple factor, PIV, efficiency and TUF of Bridge rectifier CO 1
11. BTL4 Analyzing
with circuit diagram and input/output waveforms (13)
Examine the operation of half wave rectifier and derive FF, PF, CO 1
12. BTL4 Analyzing

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RF, TUF, PIV and efficiency. (13)
(i) Explain the VI characteristics of Zener diode. (6) CO 1
(ii) Derive the expression of the space charge or Transition
13. BTL 1 Remembering
capacitance of PN diode under reverse bias with neat

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diagram. (7)
A germanium diode has a contact potential of 0.2volts while the CO 1
concentration of accepted impurity atoms is 3x10^20/m^3.
Calculate for a reverse bias of 0.1 volt, the width of the depletion

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region. If the reverse bias is increased to 10volt, calculate the new
14. BTL 3 Applying
width of the depletion region. Assuming cross sectional area of
the junction as 1mm^2, Solve the transition capacitance values
for both the cases. Assume Ɛr=16 for germanium. (13)
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PART - C
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A bridge rectifier is supplied with 230V, 50Hz supply with step
down ratio of 3:1 to a resistive load of 10kΩ. If the diode
forward resistance is 75Ω while the transformer secondary
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1. BTL 6 Creating
resistance is 10Ω. Calculate the maximum and average values of
current, dc output voltage and rms voltage, efficiency, ripple
factor, peak factor, form factor, PIV and TUF. (15)

An AC supply of 220V, 50 Hz is applied to a HWR through a CO 1

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transformer of turn ratio 10:1. Determine (15)

a) Maximum RMS load Voltage
b) Maximum RMS load current
2. BTL 5 Evaluating
c) Power delivered to the load
d) AC power input
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e) Efficiency and ripple factor

f) PIV, ripple frequency, ripple voltage and ripple current.
(i)Determine the minimum and maximum values of the load resistance CO 1
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of the Zener shut regulator to meet the following specifications

VS=24V, VZ=10V, iZMIN=3mA, IZMAX=50mA and RL=250Ω. (8)
3. (ii)Show the circuit diagram of a half wave rectifier for producing a
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positive output voltage. Explain the circuit operation and sketch the
waveforms. (7)

(i) A 5.0V stabilized power supply is required to be produced CO 1

from a 12V DC power supply input source. The maximum
4. BTL6 Creating
power rating PZ of the Zener diode is 2W. Using the Zener
regulator circuit below calculate: (8)

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a) The maximum current flowing through the Zener diode.
b) The minimum value of the series resistor, RS

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c) The load current IL if a load resistor of 1kΩ is connected
across the Zener diode.
d) The Zener current IZ at full load.
(ii) Consider the characteristic curve for a Zener diode shown

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below (7)
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a) What is the current when the diode has a forward bias of

0.8 V?
b) What is the breakdown voltage of this diode?
c) What is the power dissipated in this diode when it carries
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a reverse current of 100 mA?

d) Describe how this diode could be used to provide a
steady voltage of 25 V across a load from an unregulated
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DC supply.
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UNIT II- TRANSISTORS AND THYRISTORS

BJT, JFET, MOSFET- structure, operation, characteristics and Biasing UJT, Thyristor and IGBT -
Structure and characteristics.
PART - A
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Q.No Questions Domain
Level
1. State Base width modulation in transistor? CO 2 BTL 1 Remembering
Describe “Thermal runaway” in transistors? How can it be CO 2 Understandin
2. BTL 2
avoided? g

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A BJT has a base current of 200μA. Determine the collector CO 2
3. BTL 5 Evaluating
current and β.
CO 2
4. Draw the transfer and drain characteristic curves of JFET BTL 1 Remembering

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Inspect why it is necessary to stabilize the operating point of CO 2
5. BTL 4 Analyzing
transistor.
In an N-channel JFET IDSS=20 mA and VP= -6V. Estimate the CO 2
6. BTL 5 Evaluating
drain current when VGS= -3V.

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CO 2
7. Differentiate between JFET and MOSFET. BTL 4 Analyzing
Make use of the values of transistor has β=150, find the CO 2
8. BTL 1 Remembering
collector and base current if IE= 10mA
Predict the dc current gain (DC&DC) and the emitter current IE CO 2
9.
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for a transistor where IB = 50 A and IC = 3.65 mA.
CO 2 Understandin
10. Explain how an FET is used as a voltage variable resistor. BTL 2
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Interpret an intrinsic standoff ratio of UJT and draw its CO 2 Understandin
11. BTL 2
equivalent circuits. g
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CO 2
12. Discuss about thyristor and mention their types. BTL 6 Creating
CO 2
13. List out the different methods to turn on the thyristor? BTL 1 Remembering
An SCR in a circuit is subjected to a 50 A surge that lasts for 12 CO 2
14. ms. Discover whether or not this surge will destroy the device. BTL 3 Applying
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Given that circuit fusing rating is 90 A2 s.

CO 2
15. Define the terms Firing angle and Conduction angle of an SCR. BTL 1 Remembering
A 220Ω resistor is connected in series with the gate of an SCR CO 2
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as shown in below Figure. The gate current required to fire the

16. BTL 1 Remembering
SCR is 7mA. What is the input voltage (Vin) required to fire the
SCR?
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CO 2
17. State any two difference between JFET and BJT BTL 4 Analyzing
CO 2
18. Discover the latching current & holding current. BTL 3 Applying
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Show how an SCR can be triggered on by the application of a CO 2 Understandin

19. BTL 2
pulse to the gate terminal g
CO 2
20. Write the difference between TRIAC and DIAC. BTL 3 Applying

PART - B
Explain BJT CommonBase configuration, with a neat diagram. CO 2 BTL 2 Understandin
1. Explain the common base input and output characteristics with g

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necessary graphs. (13)

Elaborate the construction and operation of NPN transistor CO 2 BTL 6 Creating

2. with neat sketch. Also comment on the characteristics of NPN
transistor. (13)

Design a voltage divider bias circuit for transistor to establish CO 2 BTL 2 Understandin
3. the quiscent point at VCE=12V, IC=1.5mA, stability factor S≤3, g
β = 50, VBE=0.7V, VCC=22.5V and RC=5.6kΩ. (13)

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With neat diagram explain the working of Enhancement CO 2 BTL 3 Applying
4. MOSFET & Depletion MOSFET with its necessary
characteristics curve. (13)

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(i) Illustrate Early effect with relevant expressions and CO 2 BTL 3 Applying
diagram.(6)
5.
(ii) Demonstrate the input and output characteristics of CE
configuration.(7)

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(i) Outlinethe hybrid model of BJT and derive the important CO 2 BTL4 Analyzing
parameters. (7)
6. (ii) Model and explain the typical shape of drain characteristics
of JFET for VGS=0 with indication of four region clearly. (6)
(i) Enumerate the selection of Q point for transistor bias circuit CO 2 BTL 2 Understandin
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and discuss the limitations on the output voltage swing. (7) g
7. (ii) Show the cross section diagram of an N type enhancement
mode MOSFET. Briefly explain its operation. (6)
Describe the construction and working of UJT with its CO 2 BTL1 Remembering
8. equivalent circuit and VI characteristics. (13)
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Draw and explain the construction, operation and V-I CO 2 BTL1 Remembering
9. characteristics of SCR. (13)

(i) Analyse the structure and operation of Insulated Gate CO 2 BTL4 Analyzing
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Bipolar Transistor. (7)

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(ii) Distinguish between MOSFET and IGBT. (6)

(i) The operation of UJT as a relaxation oscillator and derive its CO 2 BTL4 Analyzing
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11. frequency of oscillation. (7)

(ii) Mention the advantages & applications of UJT. (6)
The reverse leakage current of the transistor when connected in CO 2
CB configuration is 0.2 mA and it is 18 μA when the same
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12. BTL 5 Evaluating

transistor is connected in CE configuration. Determine αdc & βdc
of the transistor. Assume IB =30mA. (13)
(i) Outline the basic construction, operation and V-I CO 2 BTL 1 Remembering
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characteristics of DIAC. (7)

13. (ii) Show the four layer construction, two transistor equivalent
circuit of an SCR and explain the device operation in detail.
(6)
(i) What is an IGBT? Draw the structure and equivalent model CO 2 BTL1 Remembering
of an IGBT explain in detail with switching characteristics.
14.
(7)
(ii) Write in detail about the operation of TRIAC. (6)
PART - C

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(i) Summarize the input and output characteristics of anEmitter CO 2

Follower.(8)
1. BTL 6 Creating
(ii) Compare and contrast between CE, CB and CC
configurations. (7)
Draw d.c load line and a.c load line for the following transistor CO 2
configuration. Obtain the operating point.
(15)

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2. BTL 6 Creating

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(i) For an n-channel silicon FET with a=3x10-4 cm and Nd=1015 CO 2
electrons/cm-3. Evaluate (a) pinch off voltage (b) the channel
half width for VGS= 0.5Vp.
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(5)
3. (ii) In biasing with feedback resistor method, a silicon transistor BTL 5 Evaluating
with feedback resistor is used. The operating point is 7V, 1mA
and VCC=12V. Assume β=100. Determine the value of RB,
Stability factor and the new operation point if β=50 and all
other circuit values the same. (10)
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(i)Explain the self biasing of a JFET. (8) CO 2

(ii) In a self bias n-channel JFET, the operating point is set to be
4. BTL 5 Evaluating
at ID = 1.5mA and VDS = 10V. the parameters are IDSS =5mA
and VGS(off) = -2V. Find the value of RS and Ro if VDD=20V.
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UNIT III - AMPLIFIERS

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BJT small signal model – Analysis of CE, CB, CC amplifiers- Gain and frequency response –
MOSFET small signal model– Analysis of CS and Source follower – Gain and frequency response-
High frequency analysis.
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PART - A
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Q. No Questions Domain
Level
1. Sketch the hybrid model of BJT in CE and CB configuration. CO 3 BTL 1 Remembering
CO 3
2. Write about amplifiers and mention its applications. BTL 1 Remembering
CO 3
3. Model the small signal equivalent circuit of a CS JFET BTL 3 Applying
4. In a common base connection, current amplification factor is CO 3 BTL5 Evaluating

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0.9. If the emitter current is 1mA, find the value of base current.
CO 3
5. Analyze the expressions for the h-parameters. BTL 4 Analyzing
For an amplifier, midband gain =100 and lower cut-off CO 3
6. frequency is 1 kHz. Estimate the gain of an amplifier at BTL 6 Creating
frequency of 20Hz.
Discuss the significance of coupling and bypass capacitor on CO 3 Understandin
7. BTL 2
bandwidth of amplifiers g
CO 3
8. Express the term bandwidth and gain bandwidth product. BTL 1 Remembering

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CO 3
9. Draw the DC equivalent circuit of an amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
A common emitter amplifier has an input resistance 2.5kΩ and CO 3
10. voltage gain of 200.If the input signal voltage is 5mV. Find the BTL5 Evaluating

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base current of the amplifier.
Point out why CE configuration is preferred over CB CO 3
11. BTL 4 Analyzing
configuration.
CO 3 Understandin

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12. Outline the procedure to draw the AC equivalent of a network BTL 2
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Identify the reason for fall in gain at low and high frequencies in CO 3
13. BTL 3 Applying
an amplifier.
CO 3
14. State Miller’s theorem. BTL 1 Remembering
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When transistor acts as a switch, in which region of output CO 3
15. BTL 4 Analyzing
characteristics it is operated?
CO 3
16. Examine the features of Source follower. BTL 3 Applying
When VGS of the FET changes from -3.1V to 3V the drain CO 3
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17. current changes from 1 mA to 1.3mA Calculate the value of BTL 6 Creating
transconductance.
CO 3
18. Define transconductance of MOSFET. BTL 1 Remembering
Show the frequency response curve of an amplifier and what CO 3 Understandin
19. BTL 2
does 3 dB frequency denotes. g
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Compare the performance of CE,CB,CC amplifier CO 3 Understandin

20. BTL 2
configurations g
PART - B
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Illustrate the h-parameter model of a BJT-CE amplifier and CO 3

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1. derive the equations for voltage gain, current gain, input BTL 2
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impedance and output impedance. (13)
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Describe about small signal MOSFET amplifiers (NMOS) and CO 3

2. BTL1 Remembering
obtain the expression for the transconductance. (13)
Demonstrate the mid band analysis of single stage CE, CB and CO 3
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3. BTL3 Applying
CC amplifiers. (13)
(i) Derive the expression for the voltage gain of CS amplifier. (5) CO 3
(ii) Calculate the input capacitance limited cut-off frequency for
the following circuit when operated as a CS circuit with RS
4. by-passed. Assume that there is no additional stray Applying
capacitance at the input terminals and that the FET has the BTL3
following parameters.
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(i) Discuss the factors involved in Ic, Rc and RE for a single CO 3

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stage common emitter BJT amplifier circuit, using voltage
divider bias. (5)
(ii) A CC amplifier shown in below figure has V CC=15 V,
RB=75kΩ and RE=910Ω The β of the silicon transistor is

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100 and the load resistor is 600Ω. Estimate Rin and Av.
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BTL6
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Draw the circuit diagram of a common drain MOSFET CO 3

amplifier. Derive the expression for its voltage gain, input
6. BTL 5 Evaluating
resistance and output resistance. (13)
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Analyze the operation of CB amplifier and derive the expression CO 3

for h parameters of the same. Also derive the expression for
7. BTL4 Analyzing
gain, input impedance and output impedance of CB amplifier.
(13)
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(i)Explain about CS amplifier and derive the expression for gain, CO 3

input impedance and output impedance and also draw its small
signal equivalent circuit. (7)
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8. (ii) Express the equation for calculating the value of the source BTL 2
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bypass capacitor for a single stage common source amplifier
using voltage divider bias using high frequency equivalent
circuit. (6)
The hybrid parameters of a transistor used as an amplifier in the CO 3
CE configuration are hie = 800Ω, hfe = 46, hoe = 80 × 10-6 and
Remembering
9. hre = 5.4× 10-4. If RL = 5kΩ and Rs =500Ω. Find Ai, Ri , Av, BTL1
Ro. (13)

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(i) Inspect the high frequency response of FET and derive the CO 3
expression for lower cut off frequency and upper cut off
frequency. (9) Analyzing
10. BTL4
(ii) The data sheet of an enhancement MOSFET gives ID(min)
= 500mA at VGS = 10V and VGS(th) = 1V. Find the drain
current for VGB = 5V. (4)
(i) Demonstrate the low frequency analysis of BJT and also CO 3
determine the effect of Cs, Cc &Cc on the low frequency
Understandin
11. response of BJT. (7) BTL 2
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(ii) Summarize the high frequency analysis of common source

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amplifier. (6)
Explain about CC amplifier and derive the expression for h CO 3
parameters of the same. Also derive the expression for gain,
12. BTL4 Analyzing
input impedance and output impedance of CC amplifier.

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(13)
Determine the mid-band gain and bandwidth of a CE amplifier CO 3
shown in the figure. Assume lower cutoff frequency is 100Hz .
Let hfe =β =100, cbe = 4pF ,cbc=0.2pF and VA = .

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(13)
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13. BTL1 Remembering
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(i) Show the low frequency h-equivalent model of a transistor CO 3

amplifier operating in CE mode and write why this circuit is
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14. not valid for high frequencies. (8) BTL1 Remembering

(ii) Define the transconductance of BJT in the CE mode. How
it is related to h parameters. (5)
PART - C
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(i) Determine the mid-band gain, upper cutoff frequency of a CO 3

common source amplifier fed with the signal having internal
resistance Rsig = 100kΩ. The amplifier has Rg = 4.7MΩ,
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RD = RL = 15kΩ, gm = 1mA /V, ro =150kΩ, Cgs =1pF

and Cgd = 0.4pF. (8)
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1. BTL5 Evaluating

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(ii) For CS amplifier, the operating point is defined by V GSQ=-

2.5V, VP=-6V &IdQ=2.5mA with IDSS=8mA. Also RG=1MΩ,
RS=1KΩ,RD=2.2kΩ and VDD=15V. Calculate gm, rd, Zi,
ZO&AV. (7)
For a CB amplifier driven by voltage source of internal CO 3
resistance Rs=1200Ω. The load impedance is resistor
RL=1000Ω. The H parameters are hib=22Ω, hcb=3x10-4,
2. BTL6 Creating
hfb= -0.98 and hob=0.5A/V. Estimate the current gain Ai, Input
impedance Ri, voltage gain Av, overall current gain Ais, overall
voltage gain Avs and output impedance Zo. (15)

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The hybrid parameters for CE amplifier are h ie = 1000 Ω , hfe = CO 3
150 ,
hre= 1.2 x10-4 , hoe = 2.5 x 10-6 mho. The transistor has a load
3. BTL6 Creating
resistance of 10kΩin collector and supplied from signal source

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of 1k Ω. Deduce the values of input impedance, output
impedance, current gain and voltage gain. (15)
The following figure shows a common emitter amplifier. CO 3
Determine the input resistance, ac load resistance, voltage gain

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and output voltage. (15)
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UNIT IV - MULTISTAGE AMPLIFIERS AND DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER

BIMOS cascade amplifier, Differential amplifier – Common mode and Difference mode analysis –
FET input stages – Single tuned amplifiers – Gain and frequency response – Neutralization methods,
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power amplifiers –Types (Qualitative analysis).

PART - A
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Q.No Questions Domain
Level
CO 4 Rememberi
1. Mention the need for cascading the amplifiers. BTL 1
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A tuned circuit has a resonant frequency of 1600kHz and a CO 4

2. BTL 3 Applying
bandwidth of 10kHz.Calculate the value of the Q factor .
Analyze how the differential amplifier can be used as an emitter CO 4
3. BTL 4 Analyzing
coupled phase inverter
CO 4
4. Discuss the need for neutralization. BTL 6 Creating
A multistage amplifier employs five stages of which each has a CO 4
5. BTL 3 Applying
power gain of 30. Determine the total gain of the amplifier in

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Examine the nature of CMRR and mention various methods of CO 4

6. BTL 4 Analyzing
improving CMRR.
CO 4 Rememberi
7. List the applications of differential amplifier. BTL 1
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CO 4 Rememberi
8. What is thermal runaway? BTL 1
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Construct a Differential amplifier and what is the ideal value of CO 4
9. BTL 3 Applying
CMRR?

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CO 4
10. Distinguish common mode and difference mode. BTL 4 Analyzing
Summarize the advantages and performance of class- C CO 4 Understan
11. BTL 2
amplifier ding

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CO 4
12. Examine the impact of cross over distortion in an amplifier. BTL 4 Analyzing
Illustrate the ideal tuned circuit and write the expression for it’s CO 4 Understan
13. BTL 2
resonant frequency. ding

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CO 4 Rememberi
14. Enumerate the need of Complementary symmetry amplifiers. BTL1
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CO 4
15. Assess the bootstrapping technique. BTL5 Evaluating
CO 4 Understan
16. Outline the Conversion efficiency of power amplifier. BTL 2
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In an RC coupled power amplifier, the a.c. voltage across load CO 4
17. RL= 100 Ω has a peak- to-peak value of 18V. Estimate the BTL 6 Creating
maximum possible a.c. load power.
CO 4 Rememberi
18. Quote the advantages of Push pull amplifier BTL1
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CO 4 Rememberi
19. Enumerate the advantages of single tuned amplifiers. BTL1
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Outline the need for constant current source for difference CO 4 Understan
20. BTL 2
amplifier. ding
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PART - B
Illustrate the circuit of emitter coupled BJT differential CO 4
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1. amplifier, and derive expressions for differential gain, common BTL 2
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mode gain and CMRR. (13)
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(i) What is Neutralization? Explain any one method in brief? CO 4

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2. BTL 1
(ii) Tabulate the difference between voltage and power ng
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amplifier. (5)
With neat sketch explain two stage cascaded amplifier and derive CO 4
3. BTL 3 Applying
its overall Av, AI, RI and Ro. (13)
CO 4
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Sketch he differential amplifier and its ac equivalent circuit. Rememberi

4. BTL 1
Derive for Ad and Ac. (13) ng
With neat sketch, explain the BJT differential amplifier with CO 4
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5. active load and derive Ad, Ac and CMRR. How CMRR can be BTL 1
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improved? (13)

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(i) Explain the different types of distortion in power amplifiers. CO 4

(8)
(ii) In an ideal Class B amplifier with complimentary symmetry
as shown in the figure, Vcc = 15V and RL =10 Ω.
Determine the (a) maximum signal output power , the
corresponding collector dissipation and conversion
efficiency and (b) maximum dissipation on each transistor
and the corresponding conversion efficiency. Understan
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Develop the equation for differential mode gain and common CO 4

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mode gain of a differential amplifier using FET. Derive the
7. BTL 3 Applying
expression for differential mode gain and common mode gain.
(13)
The differential amplifier has the following values RC = 50kΩ, CO 4
RE= 100 kΩ and Rs = 10 kΩ. The transistor parameters are h ie,
8.
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= 50 kΩ, hfe = Vo = 2 x103, ro= 400kΩ.Determine Ad, Ac and
CMRR in dB. (13)
(i) Describe about complementary symmetry class B amplifier CO 4
and obtain its efficiency. (7) Rememberi
9. BTL 1
(ii) Outline the operation of class AB amplifier to avoid cross ng
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over distortion. (6)

The dual input balanced output differential amplifier having CO 4
Rs=100Ω, RC =4.7kΩ, RE =6.8kΩ, hfe=100,Vcc=+15V, VEE=-
10. 15V. Find operating point values, differential &common mode BTL 6 Creating
gain, CMRR and output if Vs1=70mV(p-p)at 1 kHz and
Vs2=40mV(p-p) . (13)
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If Class C tuned amplifier has RL = 6kΩ and required tank CO 4

circuit Q = 80. Estimate the values of L & C of the tank circuit.
11. BTL 4 Analyzing
Assume VCC=20V, resonant frequency = 5MHz and worst case
power dissipation = 20mW. (13)
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(i) Draw a circuit diagram to show how the current in the CO 4

output transistors of a power amplifier can be limited to a
12. desired maximum level. Examine the circuit operation. BTL 4 Analyzing
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(8)
(ii) Compare MOSFET to power BJT. (5)
(i) Classify the power amplifiers and calculate the efficiency of CO 4
each types. (8) Understan
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13. BTL 2
(ii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of any three ding
classes of power amplifiers. (5)
Explain about Class A transformer coupled and Class C power CO 4
14. amplifier and derive the expression for efficiency of the same. BTL 4 Analyzing
(13)
PART - C
Evaluate the operating point, differential gain, common mode CO 4
1. BTL 6 Creating
gain, CMRR and output voltage if VS1=70 mV peak to peak at

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1kHz and VS2=40mV peak to peak at 1kHz of dual input

balanced output differential amplifier hie=2.8kΩ.
(15)

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For the circuit shown below, calculate (i) Output power if the CO 4
output voltage is 50 VPP (ii) Maximum ac output power (iii) DC
input power if current drain is 0.5mA (iv) Efficiency if the
current drain is 0.4mA and the output voltage is 30V PP. (v)

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Bandwidth of amplifier if Q=125 (vi) Worst case transistor
power dissipation. (15)

2. BTL 5 Evaluating
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from a 12-volt battery. If the maximum collector current change
is 100 mA, Determine the power transferred to a 5Ωloudspeaker
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(i) directly connected in the collector
(ii) transformer-coupled for maximum power transference
Find the turn ratio of the transformer in the second case.
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4. .Mention its advantages and disadvantages. BTL 5 Evaluating
(15)
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UNIT V - FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OSCILLATORS

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Advantages of negative feedback – voltage / current, series, Shunt feedback –positive feedback –
Condition for oscillations, phase shift – Wien bridge, Hartley, Colpitts and Crystal oscillators.
PART - A
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Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1. Examine the advantages of negative feedback CO 5 BTL 4 Analyze
Summarize the disadvantages of negative feedback in amplifiers CO 5
2. BTL 2 Understand
and how it can be overcome?

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Discover how the amplifiers are classified according to the CO 5

3. BTL 3 Apply
negative feedback?
4. Show the equation for closed loop gain of series-shunt amplifier. CO 5 BTL 1 Remember
What type of feedback present in the given below circuit? CO 5

5. BTL 1 Remember

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The open loop voltage gain of a transistor amplifier is liable to CO 5
change by 30%. A feedback amplifier circuit with overall gain of
6. 50 is to be designed. It is desired that overall gain should not BTL 5 Evaluate

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vary by more than 1%. Determine the open loop gain and
feedback factor.
Predict the most commonly used feedback arrangement in CO 5
7. BTL 2 Understand
cascaded amplifier and why?
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Which type of feedback circuit increases gain of an amplifier? BTL 1 Remember
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9. Develop your comments on the stability of feedback amplifiers. BTL 3 Apply
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10. List the factors that affects the stability of amplifiers. BTL 4 Analyze
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Formulate the two Barkhausen conditions required for CO 5

11. BTL 6 Create
sinusoidal oscillation to be sustained.
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12. Compare oscillator and amplifier. BTL 5 Evaluate
Classify the types of feedback amplifiers and infer which type of CO 5
13. BTL 2 Understand
feedback is used in oscillators.
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Write the expression for frequency of oscillation of RC phase CO 5

14. BTL 1 Remember
shift oscillator.
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15. Choose the merits and demerits of RC phase shift oscillators. BTL 1 Remember
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Express the frequency of oscillations for a Wein bridge CO 5

16. BTL 2 Understand
oscillator.
Select the advantages of a Colpitts Oscillator compared to a CO 5
17. BTL 3 Apply
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phase shift oscillator.

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18. Draw the equivalent circuit of Crystal oscillator. BTL 1 Remember
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19. Examine the Piezo-electric effect. BTL 4 Analyze

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20. Compose the advantages of Crystal Oscillator. BTL 6 Create
PART - B
(i) What is feedback? Show the difference between positive and CO 5
negative feedback. Why negative feedback is very commonly
1. used in many control and instrumentation circuits? (5) BTL 1 Remember
(ii) Write the effects of negative feedback on gain, bandwidth,
noise and distortion of an amplifier circuit. How does it

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provide gain stability? (8)

With a neat block diagram explain the operation of following CO 5

feedback amplifiers.
2. BTL 2 Understand
(i) Voltage series feedback amplifier (7)
(ii) Current shunt feedback amplifier (6)
Demonstrate the following feedback configurations of CO 5
amplifiers and obtain the feedback factor and closed loop gain.
3. BTL 3 Apply
(i) Shunt – Shunt feedback (6)
(ii) Series – Series feedback (7)

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(i) The open loop voltage gain of an amplifier is 50 and its CO 5
input impedance is 1kΩ. Estimate the input impedance,
when a negative feedback of 10% is applied to the
amplifier? (5)

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4. (ii) Evaluate the voltage gain, input and output resistance of a BTL 5 Evaluate
voltage series feedback amplifier
having .

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(8)
Identify the nature of feedback for the given circuit diagram. Let CO 5

. Find overall voltage gain , overall current gain , input

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impedance and output impedance (13)

5. BTL 1 Remember
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(i) List the advantages of negative current feedback on the CO 5

performance of amplifiers. (4)
(ii) When a negative voltage feedback is applied to an
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amplifier of gain 100, the overall gain falls to 50 analyze the

6. fraction of the output voltage feedback. If this fraction is BTL 4 Analyze
maintained, examine the value of the amplifier gain required if
the overall stage gain is to be 75. (4)
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(iii) Classify the various types of topology in feedback

amplifiers. (5)
(i) Illustrate about the stability analysis using the frequency CO 5
response of the loop gain of the feedback amplifier system. (6)
7. BTL 3 Apply
(ii) Choose the compensation methods to achieve stability
in amplifiers. (7)
Explain the RC phase shift oscillator with a neat diagram by CO 5
8. using BJT and also derive the condition for oscillation. BTL 2 Understand
(13)

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With neat diagram examine the Wein bridge oscillator and CO 5

9. derive an expression for frequency of oscillation. BTL 4 Analyze
(13)
Write the expressions for frequency of oscillation for Hartley CO 5
10. oscillator with a neat circuit diagram by using BJT and briefly BTL 1 Remember
explain it. (13)
Illustrate the operation of Colpitts oscillator with neat circuit CO 5
diagram. Also derive the expressions for the frequency of
11. BTL 2 Understand
oscillation and the condition for maintenance of oscillation.
(13)

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(i) In a Colpitts oscillator, CO 5
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oscillation is . Design the value of .(6)

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12. (ii) In Colpitts oscillator, the desired frequency is . BTL 6 Create
Estimate the value of by assuming . (4)
(iii) A 1 mH inductor is available. Choose the capacitor values in
a Colpitts oscillator so that f = l MHz and feedback fraction is

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0.25. (3)
Examine the operation of the Crystal oscillators. CO 5
13. BTL 1 Remember
(13)
(i) A crystal has the following parameters L = 0.5 H, Cs = CO 5
0.06 pF, Cp = 1pF and R = 5kΩ. Inspect the series and parallel
14.
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resonant frequencies and Q-factor of the crystal. (8) BTL 4 Analyze
(ii) Distinguish between Crystal oscillators & LC oscillators.
(5)
PART-C
When a portion of the output signal is fed to input, as you are CO 5
aware, feedback is generated. Develop the difference between
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individual advantages. How different parameters of an amplifier
will be affected by these two types of feedback? (15)
Sketch the circuit diagram of a two-stage capacitor coupled BJT CO 5
2. amplifier that uses series voltage negative feedback. Briefly BTL 5 Evaluate
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explain how the feedback operates. (15)

Design an oscillator to operate at a frequency of 10kHz which CO 5
gives an extremely pure sine wave output, good frequency
3. BTL 6 Create
stability and highly stabilized amplitude. Discuss the operation
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of this oscillator as an audio signal generators. (15)

(i) Determine the RC Phase shift oscillator to generate 5 kHz CO 5
sine wave with 20V peak to peak amplitude and draw the
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4. circuit for designed by assuming hfe = 150. (10) BTL 5 Evaluate

(ii) A Wein bridge oscillator has a frequency of 6000 Hz. If
. Select the value of (5)
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