Code No: 157EN R18

JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

B.Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, January/February - 2023
ELECTRONIC SENSORS
(Common to EEE, CSE, IT)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks:75
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Note: i) Question paper consists of Part A, Part B.
ii) Part A is compulsory, which carries 25 marks. In Part A, Answer all questions.
iii) In Part B, Answer any one question from each unit. Each question carries 10 marks
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and may have a, b as sub questions.

PART – A
(25 Marks)
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1.a) What is an active and passive transducer? [2]
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of an electrical transducer? [3]
c) How is temperature range calculated using a thermocouple sensor? [2]
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d) What are the three important aspects of a radiation thermometer? [3]
e) What is a Hall effect sensor? [2]
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f) Explain Lorentz Force. [3]
g) Define cell constant. Mention the SI unit of cell constant. [2]
h) List two differences between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell. [3]
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i) Classify the sensors based on application. [2]
j) Discuss the parameters considered during selection of sensors. [3]
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PART – B
(50 Marks)
2. What is meant characterization of a sensor? Explain briefly about mechanical and
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thermal characterization of a sensor. [10]
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3. What are the semiconductor strain gauges? Explain them in detail. [10]
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4.a) Describe the principle of spectroscopic thermometry.
b) Define noise thermometer. Explain various schemes of noise thermometry. [5+5]
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5.a) Describe Dielectric Constant and Refractive Index thermo sensors.
b) Write short notes on helium low temperature thermometer. [5+5]
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6. Write a short note on Angular Movement Transducers and Semiconductor Magneto
resistors. [10]
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7.a) Discuss the working of Synchros.
b) Explain Inductance Current Sensor. [5+5]
8.a) Discuss the working of electro ceramics in Gas media.
b) What is Liquid Junction? [5+5]
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9.a) Explain the Fibre optic sensors.
b) Discuss about Nuclear radiation sensors. [5+5]
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10. Explain the Sensors for environmental monitoring and aerospace sensors in detail. [10]
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11. Describe with the help of diagram, how the primary sensors are being integrated with
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signal processing ensembles. [10]

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Code No: 157EN R18
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
B. Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, July/August - 2022
ELECTRONIC SENSORS
(Common to CE, EEE, ME, CSE, EIE, IT)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any five questions
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All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) Give the classification of transducers. Explain the basic requirements of a transducer.
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b) Distinguish between precision and accuracy. [8+7]

2.a) Explain about stress sensors using quartz resonators.

b) Define the sensitivity and linearity of sensor and also write the equations for both. [7+8]
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3. What is a Thermometer? Name different types of Thermometers and explain the working
principle of all types of Thermometer in detail. [15]
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4.a) Discuss about the Dielectric Constant and Refractive Index of thermo sensors.
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b) Write a short note on Heat Flux Sensors. [9+6]

5.a) Discuss about working principle of Semiconductor Magneto resistors.

b) Explain the principle of operation of Eddy Current Sensors. Also, state its advantages
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and disadvantage. [7+8]
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6.a) Write the applications of magnetic sensors in various field.
b) Explain about Angular/Rotary Movement Transducers with its applications. [6+9]

7.a) Discuss the basic characteristics of radiation sensors.

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b) Explain about the radiation sensor? How does a radiation sensor works? [7+8]

8.a) Explain the working principle of Aerospace Sensors and also write the applications of
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few sensors.
b) Name the different primary sensors and explain about any two primary sensors. [7+8]

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Code No: 157EN
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
B. Tech IV Year I Semester Examinations, February/March-2022
ELECTRONIC SENSORS
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(Common to EEE, CSE, IT)
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 75
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1.a) What is a strain gauge? Explain the operation of Strain gauge.

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b) Briefly define and explain all the static characteristics of transducers. [8+7]

2.a) Derive an expression for sensitivity of a piezo-resistive crystal subjected to a strain.

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b) Explain in detail about Linearity and sensitivity of a sensor. [8+7]

3.a) What is the principle of gas thermometric sensors? Briefly explain about gas thermometric
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sensors.
b) Define thermal sensor. Classify various temperature sensors. [10+5]
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4.a) Explain in detail about the magnetic thermometer.
b) Explain the working principle of nuclear quadrupole resonance thermometer. [8+7]
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5.a) Explain the principle of operation of anisotropic magneto resistive (AMR) sensors.
b) Define Hall Effect, draw and explain the Hall Effect sensor. [8+7]

6.a) With a neat sketch explain the functioning of Eddy current transducer.
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b) Explain in detail about the construction and working principle of synchros. [8+7]

7.a) What are the commonly used photoresistor materials? Discuss their spectral ranges and
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usable resistance ratio ranges.
b) Describe the basic construction and working of an electro chemical cell. [8+7]

8.a) Describe the concept of smart sensors? Explain the essential elements of a “Smart sensor”
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unit with a neat diagram.
b) Describe the technique of computing air speed on aircraft by measuring the static pressure,
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total pressure and temperature. [8+7]
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