ISB&M SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY

NANDE, PUNE

First Year Engineering (2012-2013), Semester-I Preliminary Examination

Sub: - Basic Electronics Engineering (BXE) Duration: 2 Hours Date: Maximum Marks: 50

Instructions: 1) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 2) Use of non programmable electronic pocket calculator is allowed. 3) Assume suitable data, if necessary. 4) Attempt any 10 questions. Each question carries 5 marks. Use the same answer booklet.

=================

1. Explain the operation of full-wave rectifier with help of neat and clean circuit diagram and waveforms. List out its all operational parameters. (5) 2. Differentiate between multiplexers and de-multiplexers. (5) 3. What do you understand by transistor biasing? Discuss the operation of a BJT as a switch. (5) 4. Explain the Astable mode operation of IC-555, and draw the waveforms. (5) 5. Draw the V-I characteristics of a Zener diode, and define its voltage regulation in case of varying load resistance. (5) 6. Draw the block diagram of an op-amp and explain its application as an integrator. (5) 7. Explain the operation of full-adder circuit, draw its logic circuit diagram and develop the truth table. (5) 8. What is the importance of the communication system? Describe its basic elements. (5) 9. What are different types of transmission media? Discuss in detail. (5) 10. Why modulation is needed? Define different analog modulation schemes. (5) 11. Explain the constructional features of SCR and define its operating parameters. (5) 12. What are transducers? Explain LVDT with the help of diagram. (5) 13. Discuss various applications of transducers draw the diagrams wherever required. (5)