SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY

(Established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

Course & Branch: M.E Electronic & Control

Title of the paper: PC Based Instrumentation
Semester: III
Sub.Code: 736E09
Date: 27-09-2008

Max. Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
Session: FN

PART A
Answer All the Questions

(6 x 5 = 30)

1.

Compare a Microprocessor and Microcomputer.

2.

Write a note on supervisory control system.

3.

Explain briefly any one type of analog to digital conversion.

4.

Write note on Real time operating system.

5.

Write note on various types of display devices.

6.

What is the need of interfacing?

PART B
Answer All the Questions

7.
8.
9.

(5 x 10 = 50)

Explain in detail the architecture of any one type of

Microprocessor.
(or)
Explain in detail about I/Os with a microcomputer.
Explain the block diagram of a direct digital control. Distinguish
it from a centralized control system.

(or)
10. Explain the various types of control strategies along with suitable
diagram.
11. Explain any five interfacing components. List out its advantages.
(or)
12. Explain the different methodologies available in computer control
system.
13. Design Dead Beat controller for process (assume any transfer
function).
(or)
14. Distinguish RTOS and OS.
15. Explain in detail about PC based temperature measurement
system.
(or)
16. With a neat sketch explain the PC based Pressure measurement
system.