Code No: NR210502 NR

II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, March 2006

LINEAR & DIGITAL IC APPLICATIONS
( Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology
and Computer Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Explain in detail all the dc and ac characteristics of an ideal OP-AMP with relevant
expressions [16]

2. (a) Design a differentiator to differentiate an input signal that varies in frequency

from 10Hz to about 1K Hz. Draw its output waveform if sin2π × 1000t signal
is applied. [8]
(b) Explain the principle of operation of a precision full wave rectifier with wave-
forms. [8]

3. (a) Explain the function of a typical adjustable voltage regulator. How can you
increase the current driving capacity of the regulator? [6]
(b) Describe the principle of working of a balanced modulator using OP-AMP.
Also give the applications of it. [10]

4. (a) Explain the significance of each of comparators and operation of 555 timer.
[6]
(b) Explain the application of 555 timer as Linear ramp generator. [10]

5. (a) Draw the circuit diagram IC 1496 balanced modulator circuit and explain its
operations. Sketch the output waveform for the square wave inputs with a
phase difference Φ . [8]
(b) Draw the circuit of PLL as frequency multiplier and explain its working. [8]

6. (a) Explain the term ”VSVS configuration”. Design a VCVS low-pass Butter-
worth second order filter with a cutoff frequency of 4 kHz. Assume necessary
data in the design process. [10]
(b) Design a second order IGMF band-pass filter with the following specifications
: fo =500 Hz; Gain at resonance=-5 and band-width=50Hz. Use the circuit
shown below(figure 1). Assume necessary data [6]

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7. (a) Draw the schematic circuits of CMOS NAND and CMOS NOR gates and
explain their functions with the help of Truth-Table. [8]
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of CMOS over TTL gate? [4]
(c) Which is the fastest saturated logic gate? And Why ? [4]

8. (a) Draw the schematic circuit diagram of a Servo A/D converter and explain the
operations of this system. [8]
(b) Compare Servo A/D with other types of A/D converters. [8]

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