Code No: 15015 NR Set No - 1

III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations,Nov/Dec 2009

ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS AND INST.
Electronics And Communication Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. With a neat diagram, explain the working of frequency synthesizer. Explain the
functions of each element present in detail. [16]

2. (a) What are the materials used in making strain gauges?

(b) What are the different types of strain gauges? Explain them briefly
(c) What are the applications of strain gauges? [16]

3. (a) Explain how a load cell is employed to measure static and dynamic forces.
(b) Derive the expression for gauge factor for a strain guage. [8+8]

4. (a) Draw the neat block diagram of a general purpose oscilloscope and explain its
basic operation.
(b) Explain the following terms:
i. Fluorescence.
ii. Phosphorescence
iii. Persistence [7+9]

5. (a) Explain the two types of analog storage of oscilloscopes?

(b) What are the differences between Digital storage oscilloscope and conventional
storage oscilloscope
(c) A sampling oscilloscope is being used to observe a 400 MHz sine wave. A
sampling pulse occurs every 3 ns. Draw five cycles of the 400 MHz signal and
place a dot at the sampled point on each of the five cycles. [6+6+4]

6. Discuss the method for the measurement of Q of

(a) low impedance components

(b) high impedance components [16]

7. (a) What are the considerations in choosing an electronic voltmeter? Explain with
proper reasoning.
(b) Draw the block diagram of a digital voltmeter used in the measurement of
voltages in high impedance circuit. [8+8]

8. (a) Derive the general conditions for balance in an AC bridge .

(b) Briefly explain the commonly used sources and detectors in ac bridges.

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(c) The four impedances of an ac bridge are : Z1 = 500 Ω 50o
, Z2 = 200 Ω 6 40o Z3 = 800 Ω 6 - 50o Z4 = 400 Ω 6 25o . If the opposite arm
pairs are Z1 Z3 and Z2 Z4 , determine whether or not the bridge is balanced.
[6+6+4]

?????

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Code No: 15015 NR Set No - 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations,Nov/Dec 2009
ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS AND INST.
Electronics And Communication Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. Discuss the method for the measurement of Q of

(a) low impedance components

(b) high impedance components [16]

2. (a) What are the materials used in making strain gauges?

(b) What are the different types of strain gauges? Explain them briefly
(c) What are the applications of strain gauges? [16]

3. With a neat diagram, explain the working of frequency synthesizer. Explain the
functions of each element present in detail. [16]

4. (a) Derive the general conditions for balance in an AC bridge .

(b) Briefly explain the commonly used sources and detectors in ac bridges.
(c) The four impedances of an ac bridge are : Z1 = 500 Ω 50o
, Z2 = 200 Ω 6 40o Z3 = 800 Ω 6 - 50o Z4 = 400 Ω 6 25o . If the opposite arm
pairs are Z1 Z3 and Z2 Z4 , determine whether or not the bridge is balanced.
[6+6+4]

5. (a) Explain how a load cell is employed to measure static and dynamic forces.
(b) Derive the expression for gauge factor for a strain guage. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain the two types of analog storage of oscilloscopes?

(b) What are the differences between Digital storage oscilloscope and conventional
storage oscilloscope
(c) A sampling oscilloscope is being used to observe a 400 MHz sine wave. A
sampling pulse occurs every 3 ns. Draw five cycles of the 400 MHz signal and
place a dot at the sampled point on each of the five cycles. [6+6+4]

7. (a) What are the considerations in choosing an electronic voltmeter? Explain with
proper reasoning.
(b) Draw the block diagram of a digital voltmeter used in the measurement of
voltages in high impedance circuit. [8+8]

8. (a) Draw the neat block diagram of a general purpose oscilloscope and explain its
basic operation.
(b) Explain the following terms:

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i. Fluorescence.
ii. Phosphorescence
iii. Persistence [7+9]

?????

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Code No: 15015 NR Set No - 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations,Nov/Dec 2009
ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS AND INST.
Electronics And Communication Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Explain how a load cell is employed to measure static and dynamic forces.
(b) Derive the expression for gauge factor for a strain guage. [8+8]

2. Discuss the method for the measurement of Q of

(a) low impedance components

(b) high impedance components [16]

3. (a) Explain the two types of analog storage of oscilloscopes?

(b) What are the differences between Digital storage oscilloscope and conventional
storage oscilloscope
(c) A sampling oscilloscope is being used to observe a 400 MHz sine wave. A
sampling pulse occurs every 3 ns. Draw five cycles of the 400 MHz signal and
place a dot at the sampled point on each of the five cycles. [6+6+4]

4. (a) What are the materials used in making strain gauges?

(b) What are the different types of strain gauges? Explain them briefly
(c) What are the applications of strain gauges? [16]

5. (a) Draw the neat block diagram of a general purpose oscilloscope and explain its
basic operation.
(b) Explain the following terms:
i. Fluorescence.
ii. Phosphorescence
iii. Persistence [7+9]

6. (a) Derive the general conditions for balance in an AC bridge .

(b) Briefly explain the commonly used sources and detectors in ac bridges.
(c) The four impedances of an ac bridge are : Z1 = 500 Ω 50o
, Z2 = 200 Ω 6 40o Z3 = 800 Ω 6 - 50o Z4 = 400 Ω 6 25o . If the opposite arm
pairs are Z1 Z3 and Z2 Z4 , determine whether or not the bridge is balanced.
[6+6+4]

7. (a) What are the considerations in choosing an electronic voltmeter? Explain with
proper reasoning.

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(b) Draw the block diagram of a digital voltmeter used in the measurement of
voltages in high impedance circuit. [8+8]

8. With a neat diagram, explain the working of frequency synthesizer. Explain the
functions of each element present in detail. [16]

?????

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Code No: 15015 NR Set No - 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations,Nov/Dec 2009
ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS AND INST.
Electronics And Communication Engineering
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
?????

1. (a) Draw the neat block diagram of a general purpose oscilloscope and explain its
basic operation.
(b) Explain the following terms:
i. Fluorescence.
ii. Phosphorescence
iii. Persistence [7+9]

2. (a) What are the materials used in making strain gauges?

(b) What are the different types of strain gauges? Explain them briefly
(c) What are the applications of strain gauges? [16]

3. Discuss the method for the measurement of Q of

(a) low impedance components

(b) high impedance components [16]

4. With a neat diagram, explain the working of frequency synthesizer. Explain the
functions of each element present in detail. [16]

5. (a) Explain how a load cell is employed to measure static and dynamic forces.
(b) Derive the expression for gauge factor for a strain guage. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain the two types of analog storage of oscilloscopes?

(b) What are the differences between Digital storage oscilloscope and conventional
storage oscilloscope
(c) A sampling oscilloscope is being used to observe a 400 MHz sine wave. A
sampling pulse occurs every 3 ns. Draw five cycles of the 400 MHz signal and
place a dot at the sampled point on each of the five cycles. [6+6+4]

7. (a) Derive the general conditions for balance in an AC bridge .

(b) Briefly explain the commonly used sources and detectors in ac bridges.
(c) The four impedances of an ac bridge are : Z1 = 500 Ω 50o
, Z2 = 200 Ω 6 40o Z3 = 800 Ω 6 - 50o Z4 = 400 Ω 6 25o . If the opposite arm
pairs are Z1 Z3 and Z2 Z4 , determine whether or not the bridge is balanced.
[6+6+4]

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Code No: 15015 NR Set No - 4
8. (a) What are the considerations in choosing an electronic voltmeter? Explain with
proper reasoning.
(b) Draw the block diagram of a digital voltmeter used in the measurement of
voltages in high impedance circuit. [8+8]

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