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The document covers various types of amplifiers, including differential and instrumentation amplifiers, their applications, advantages, and disadvantages. It also discusses components of measurement systems, errors in measurement, calibration, and the importance of SI units. Additionally, it explains the principles of operation of meters, sampling techniques, signal conversion, digital data transmission, sources of noise in circuits, and strategies for low noise design.

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The document covers various types of amplifiers, including differential and instrumentation amplifiers, their applications, advantages, and disadvantages. It also discusses components of measurement systems, errors in measurement, calibration, and the importance of SI units. Additionally, it explains the principles of operation of meters, sampling techniques, signal conversion, digital data transmission, sources of noise in circuits, and strategies for low noise design.

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Question 1

A. Differential and Instrumentation amplifiers:


1. Differential Amplifiers: These amplifiers amplify the difference between two input signals.
2. Instrumentation Amplifiers: These are specialized amplifiers with high input impedance used for
precise measurements in instrumentation applications.
B. Applications:
1. Differential Amplifiers: Used in audio applications for amplifying small signals while rejecting
common-mode noise.
2. Instrumentation Amplifiers: Utilized in medical instrumentation for amplifying very small
biopotential signals with high common-mode rejection.
C. Advantages and Disadvantages:
1. Differential Amplifiers:
 Advantage: High common-mode rejection ratio (CMRR), good for removing noise.
 Disadvantage: Complex design, requiring matched components.
2. Instrumentation Amplifiers:
 Advantage: High precision and accuracy in signal measurement.
 Disadvantage: Higher cost due to complexity.
D. Operational Amplifiers (Op-Amps):
Op-amps are widely used in various electronic circuits:
 Signal Amplification: They amplify weak signals in amplifiers.
 Frequency Filtering: Used in active filters to filter out specific frequencies.
 Voltage Regulation: Employed in voltage regulators to stabilize and regulate voltages.
 Waveform Generation: Used in waveform generators to produce different types of waveforms.

Question 2
A. Components of a Measurement System:
1. Sensor/Transducer: Converts physical quantity into an electrical signal.
2. Signal Conditioning Circuit: Amplifies, filters, or modifies the electrical signal.
3. Display/Recording Device: Displays or records the processed data.
B. Error in Measurement:
Error is the difference between the measured value and the true value. Two types:
1. Systematic Error: Consistently affects measurements in the same way (e.g., calibration errors).
2. Random Error: Occurs randomly and unpredictably, leading to fluctuations in measurements
(e.g., environmental noise).
C. Calibration:
Calibration is the process of adjusting a measurement system to accurately measure known values. It
reduces measurement errors by aligning the system with a reference standard.
D. SI Units:
The seven SI base units are:
1. Meter (m) - length
2. Kilogram (kg) - mass
3. Second (s) - time
4. Ampere (A) - electric current
5. Kelvin (K) - temperature
6. Mole (mol) - amount of substance
7. Candela (cd) - luminous intensity

Question 3
A. Principle of Operation of Meters:
 Amp Meter: Measures current by being placed in series with the load, utilizing the magnetic field
produced by the current.
 Voltage Meter: Measures voltage by being connected in parallel with the load, measuring
potential difference.
 Watt Meter: Measures power by multiplying voltage and current readings.
B. Measuring Resistance, Capacitance, and Inductance:
 Resistance: Use ohmmeter; in AC circuits, impedance meter.
 Capacitance: Measure using a capacitance meter; in AC circuits, impedance meter.
 Inductance: Measure using an inductance meter; in AC circuits, impedance meter.
C. Wheatstone Bridge:
 AC Bridge: Utilizes capacitive reactance and inductive reactance in addition to resistors.
 DC Bridge: Uses resistors to balance the bridge for accurate resistance measurements.
Question 4
A. Sampling Techniques:
1. Hold Sampling: Sampling and holding the input signal.
2. Track-and-Hold Sampling: Tracks the input signal before sampling.
B. Function of DACs and ADCs:
 DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter): Converts digital signals into analog signals.
 ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter): Converts analog signals into digital signals.
C. Importance of Signal Conversion:
Converting signals between analog and digital domains is essential for compatibility between digital
processing systems and real-world signals, enabling processing, storage, and analysis.
D. Digital Data Transmission:
Digital data transmission is the process of sending digital signals over a communication channel.
E. Process of Digital Data Transmission:
1. Encoding: Converting data into a digital format.
2. Modulation: Modifying a carrier signal based on the digital data.
3. Transmission: Sending the modulated signal through a medium.
4. Demodulation: Extracting the original digital data from the received signal.

Question 5
A. Noise in Circuit:
Noise refers to unwanted electrical signals that interfere with the desired signals in a circuit, degrading
performance.
B. Sources of Noise:
1. Thermal Noise: Arises due to random motion of electrons (e.g., Johnson-Nyquist noise).
2. Shot Noise: Caused by discrete nature of electric charge (e.g., diode noise).
3. Intermodulation Noise: Results from nonlinearities in circuit components (e.g., mixer noise).
4. External Interference: Comes from external sources like electromagnetic interference (EMI) or
radio frequency interference (RFI).
C. Low Noise Design:
Low noise design aims to minimize noise levels in electronic systems to ensure accurate and reliable
operation, especially in sensitive applications like communication and measurement systems. It involves
careful selection of components, shielding, and filtering techniques to reduce noise.

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