Assignment: Applied Electronics

Topic 1: Amplifiers

1. Define an amplifier and explain its classification.

2. Explain the working of a single-stage CE amplifier with a circuit diagram.

3. What is frequency response? Explain the frequency response of a CE amplifier.

4. Compare RC, transformer, and direct coupling in BJT amplifiers.

5. What are the advantages of multistage amplifiers? Explain their necessity.

6. Explain the working principle of a common source FET amplifier.

7. What is a tuned amplifier? Explain the need for tuned amplifiers.

8. Describe the working of a single-tuned amplifier with a circuit diagram.

9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stagger-tuned amplifiers?

10. Write short notes on bandwidth and gain of an amplifier.

Topic 2: Power Amplifiers

1. Differentiate between small signal and power amplifiers.

2. Explain the classification of power amplifiers.

3. Describe the working of a Class A power amplifier with a circuit diagram.

4. What is crossover distortion in Class B amplifiers? How is it minimized?

5. Explain the operation of a Class B push-pull amplifier with a neat diagram.

6. Compare Class A, Class B, Class AB, and Class C amplifiers.

7. Explain the working of a complementary symmetry Class B push-pull amplifier.

8. Define efficiency and calculate the efficiency of a Class A amplifier.

9. What are the performance parameters of a power amplifier?

10. Explain the concept of heat dissipation in power amplifiers.

Topic 3: Feedback Amplifiers

1. What is feedback in amplifiers? Explain its importance.

2. Differentiate between positive and negative feedback in amplifiers.

3. Explain the advantages of negative feedback.

4. Describe the working of a voltage series feedback amplifier with a circuit diagram.

5. Explain the operation of a voltage shunt feedback amplifier.

6. What is the Darlington pair? Explain its application in amplifiers.

8. How does negative feedback improve the stability of an amplifier?

9. Explain current series and current shunt feedback amplifiers.

10. Solve numerical problems based on the feedback gain formula.

Topic 4: Waveform Generators (Oscillators)

1. What is an oscillator? How does it differ from an amplifier?

2. Explain Barkhausen's criterion for oscillation.

3. Describe the working of a Hartley oscillator with a circuit diagram.

4. Explain the operation of a Colpitts oscillator and derive the frequency equation.

5. What are the advantages of an RC phase-shift oscillator?

6. Write short notes on the Wein Bridge oscillator.

7. Explain the frequency stability of an oscillator and the factors affecting it.

8. Describe the operation of a sweep generator with a circuit diagram.

9. What are Miller and Bootstrap time base generators?

10. Solve numerical problems on oscillator frequency calculation.

Topic 5: BJT Switching Circuits

1. Explain how a BJT works as a switch.

2. What are transistor switching times? Explain their significance.

3. Describe the working of an astable multivibrator with a circuit diagram.

4. Explain the operation of a monostable multivibrator.

5. What is a bistable multivibrator? Explain with a circuit diagram.

6. Describe the working of a Schmitt trigger circuit.

7. What are the applications of multivibrator circuits?

8. Explain the concept of timing equations in BJT switching circuits.

9. Compare the different types of multivibrators.

10. Solve numerical problems on timing equations of BJT switching circuits.

Topic 6: Wave Shaping Circuits

1. Define wave shaping circuits. Explain their importance in signal processing.

2. Explain the working of a high-pass RC differentiator circuit.

3. Describe the operation of a low-pass RC integrator circuit.

4. What is a clipper circuit? Explain its types.

6. Explain the working of a negative clipper with a waveform diagram.

7. What is a clamper circuit? How does it work?

8. Describe the operation of a positive and negative clamper circuit.

9. Explain voltage doublers and triplers.

10. Write short notes on the applications of clipper and clamper circuits.

Question Bank: Applied Electronics

Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Topic 1: Amplifiers

1. Define an amplifier and explain its classification.

2. Explain the working of a single-stage CE amplifier with a circuit diagram.

3. What is frequency response? Explain the frequency response of a CE amplifier.

4. Compare RC, transformer, and direct coupling in BJT amplifiers.

5. What are the advantages of multistage amplifiers? Explain their necessity.

6. Explain the working principle of a common source FET amplifier.

7. What is a tuned amplifier? Explain the need for tuned amplifiers.

8. Describe the working of a single-tuned amplifier with a circuit diagram.

9. What are the advantages and disadvantages of stagger-tuned amplifiers?

10. Write short notes on bandwidth and gain of an amplifier.

11. Explain the importance of impedance matching in amplifiers.

12. Describe the working of a push-pull amplifier and its advantages.

13. What is the role of a bypass capacitor in an amplifier circuit?

14. Explain Miller’s theorem and its application in amplifier circuits.

15. Describe the operation of a cascode amplifier.

16. What are the key parameters affecting amplifier performance?

17. Discuss the working of a differential amplifier.

18. Explain the concept of gain-bandwidth product.

19. What is distortion in amplifiers? Describe its types.

20. How does negative feedback affect amplifier performance?

22. Draw and explain the frequency response of a multistage amplifier.

23. Describe the working principle of a common collector amplifier.

24. Explain the impact of temperature on transistor amplifiers.

25. How does a cascode amplifier improve performance?

Topic 2: Power Amplifiers

1. Differentiate between small signal and power amplifiers.

2. Explain the classification of power amplifiers.

3. Describe the working of a Class A power amplifier with a circuit diagram.

4. What is crossover distortion in Class B amplifiers? How is it minimized?

5. Explain the operation of a Class B push-pull amplifier with a neat diagram.

6. Compare Class A, Class B, Class AB, and Class C amplifiers.

7. Explain the working of a complementary symmetry Class B push-pull amplifier.

8. Define efficiency and calculate the efficiency of a Class A amplifier.

9. What are the performance parameters of a power amplifier?

10. Explain the concept of heat dissipation in power amplifiers.

11. Discuss the applications of power amplifiers in electronic circuits.

12. Explain the working principle of a Class D amplifier.

13. What are the advantages of using a Class AB amplifier over Class B?

14. Define harmonic distortion and its impact on amplifier performance.

15. Explain the role of impedance matching in power amplifiers.

16. Describe the impact of feedback in power amplifiers.

17. Explain the working of a tuned power amplifier.

18. How does a transformer-coupled amplifier work?

19. Solve a numerical problem related to power amplifier efficiency.

20. Compare linear and switching power amplifiers.

21. Explain the function of a heat sink in a power amplifier.

22. Describe the concept of power dissipation in amplifiers.

23. Discuss the importance of biasing in power amplifiers.

24. How does power amplifier efficiency affect circuit design?

25. What are the key design considerations for a high-power amplifier?
Topic 3: Feedback Amplifiers

1. What is feedback in amplifiers? Explain its importance.

2. Differentiate between positive and negative feedback in amplifiers.

3. Explain the advantages of negative feedback.

4. Describe the working of a voltage series feedback amplifier with a circuit diagram.

5. Explain the operation of a voltage shunt feedback amplifier.

6. What is the Darlington pair? Explain its application in amplifiers.

7. Derive the expression for the gain of a negative feedback amplifier.

8. How does negative feedback improve the stability of an amplifier?

9. Explain current series and current shunt feedback amplifiers.

10. Solve numerical problems based on the feedback gain formula.

11. Explain the impact of feedback on bandwidth and distortion.

12. Discuss the role of feedback in oscillator circuits.

13. Compare different types of feedback amplifiers.

14. Describe the working of an emitter follower circuit.

15. What is the effect of feedback on input and output impedance?

16. Explain the significance of loop gain in feedback amplifiers.

17. How does phase shift affect feedback circuits?

18. Discuss practical applications of feedback amplifiers.

19. Explain the role of feedback in operational amplifiers.

20. How does feedback affect noise reduction in amplifiers?

21. Derive an expression for the closed-loop gain of a feedback amplifier.

22. Explain the concept of regenerative feedback.

23. What are the stability criteria for feedback amplifiers?

24. Describe the frequency response of a negative feedback amplifier.

25. Solve a numerical problem on loop gain and stability.

Question Bank (20/25 Questions Covering All Topics)

1. Explain the classification of amplifiers based on operation and output signal.

2. Describe the working principle of a multistage amplifier.

3. What is crossover distortion? How is it eliminated?

5. Explain the working of a Class B push-pull amplifier.

6. Describe the working of a voltage series feedback amplifier.

7. What are the advantages and disadvantages of feedback in amplifiers?

8. Derive the expression for the gain of a feedback amplifier.

9. Explain the principle of operation of a Hartley oscillator.

10. Write short notes on the frequency stability of an oscillator.

11. Describe the working of a Schmitt trigger circuit.

12. Explain the concept of transistor switching times.

13. Compare astable, monostable, and bistable multivibrators.

14. What are the different applications of multivibrator circuits?

15. Describe the working of a high-pass RC differentiator circuit.

16. Explain the working principle of a low-pass RC integrator circuit.

17. What is a clipper circuit? Explain with an example.

18. Describe the working of a positive and negative clamper circuit.

19. Explain the application of clamping circuits in electronic systems.

20. What is the significance of wave shaping circuits in digital electronics?

21. Derive the formula for the frequency of an RC phase-shift oscillator.

22. Solve numerical problems related to amplifier gain and bandwidth.

23. Explain the operation of a complementary symmetry Class B push-pull amplifier.

24. Discuss the factors affecting the efficiency of a power amplifier.

25. Explain the concept and working of a sweep generator.