10CS32: Electronics Circuits.

Question Bank.

*Refer the circuit diagrams from the PDF file named Circuits.pdf

UNIT I

1. Discuss with neat sketches, the relation of operating point of the for the transistor for the
following cases: i)Neat saturation region ii)Neat cut=off region ;iii)at the centre of active
region.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8M
2. For the circuit shown(fig.1) calculate Ib,Ic,Vce,Vc,Ve,Vb,and Vbc. Assume B=100 -----------------8M
3. Explain the basic methods of triggering SCR.-----------------------------------------------------------------4M
4. With a neat figures explain the construction and operational principle of an UJT.--------------10M
5. Explain Thermal runaway with reference to the transistors.---------------------------------------------4M
6. Find the values of the resistors Rb,Rc,Re and the transistor gain B for the circuit shown the fig 4.
given that Ib=40 micro amps, Ic=4mA Ve=2V,Vce=12V and supply voltage VCC=15V.-------------5M
7. Explain the effects of collector resistor, base current and supply voltage on the operating point
of a fixed bias circuit. Which is the ideal position for an operating point on the BJT fixed bias
transistor circuit? Explain the above with neat diagrams.------------------------------------------10M
8. What is the operating point for the following voltage divider bias circuit(fig.8)?-------------------8M

UNIT II

1. What is the difference between JFET and MOSFET? ----------------------------------------------------- 5M

2. With the help of at fig, explain the construction of N-Channel depletion MOSFET--------------10M
3. Fig.5 shows a biasing configuration using DE-MOSFET. Given that the saturation drain current is
8mA. And the pinch off voltage is -2V.Determine the value of gate-source voltage, drain current
and the drain voltage.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5M
4. Explain with neat sketches, the operation of JFET along with its characteristics curve----------8M
5. Discuss merits, demerits and applications of IGBTs-------------------------------------------------------7M
6. Explain the working of N-channel E-MOSFET with neat diagram. Explain the output
Characteristics of the same.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
7. Find the values of voltages Vd and Vc for the circuit shown(Fig.9).Assume =100.Vbe=0.7v,
Saturation drain current of JFET is-10ma and pinch off voltage is -5V.----------------------------10M

UNIT III

1. Discuss the classification of the optoelectronic devices in detail----------------------------------------6M

2. Explain with neat sketches the principle of operation of JFET along with its characteristics,
advantages, disadvantages and applications of photodiode-------------------------------------------8M
3. Briefly discuss with the necessary diagrams the basic operation and construction of LED. ------6M

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 4. Define the following terms i)responsivity (R) ii) Noise Equivalent power(NEP)iii)Directivity,
iv)Quantum efficiency V)response time.-------------------------------------------------------------5M
5. What is phototransistor? Draw the schematic symbol of phototransistor. Explain VI
characteristics of phototransistor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------5M
6. Explain different modes of operation of LCD display------------------------------------------------10M
7. Explain photodiode, phorosensor, photoconductor and photo transistors with necessary
diagrams.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
8. Find the value of RL for the circuit shown in (fig.10). such that the circuit gives a logic high when
the light incident on it is above 200 lux and the photoconductor has the resistance of 14K at a
light level of 100 lux, =0.5,power supply voltage is Vcc=10V And reference voltage of zener
diode is 3.5V----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
9. A photo diode has a noise current of 1*10-15 A,responsivity of 0.5 A/W,active area of 1mm2 and
rise time of 3.5ns.Determine its i)NEP;ii)Detectivity;iii)D*;iv)Quantum efficiency at 850nm.---4M

UNIT IV

1. Draw the generalized H-Parameter model of the transistor based amplifier and derive the
expression for: i)current gain ii)input impedance iii)Voltage gain iv)output admittance.------10M
2. With a neat fig, explain the operation of Darlington amplifier.---------------------------------------5M
3. What are cascade amplifiers? What are the advantages offered by cascade amplifiers? --------5M
4. Explain common emitter, common collector amplifier along with its a.c. equivalent circuit.----4M
5. In the common collector shown in fig 2. the transistor parameters hie = 1.2k, hfe=-101,hre=1
and hoe=25 micro ampere/v. Calculate Ri, Ai, Av, and Ro for the circuit.------------------------- 8M
6. Graphically how h-parameters of a BJT are determined? Explain with a neat diagram. Also derive
expression for input impedance and voltage gain for BJT amplifiers.---------------------------------10M
7. Given a hybrid equivalent circuit shown, in Fig. (12 ) find input impedance, voltage gain ,current
gain and output impedance. The h-parameters are hie=1.5k,hfe=100,hre=1*10 -4,hoe=25A/v --
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M

UNIT V

1. Explain the classification of the large signal amplifiers as class-A,class B,class C and class AB
amplifiers.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6M
2. An amplifier with openloop voltage gain of 1000W,delivers 10 W of power output at 10% second
harmonic distortion when input is 10mv. A 40dB negative feedback is applied and output power
is to remain at 10W.Determine required input signal Vs and second harmonic distortion with
feedback.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8M
3. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of negative feedback-------------------------------------6M.
4. What are the advantages of negative feedback?----------------------------------------------------------5M
5. Derive the relevant expressions to prove that input resistance increases and output resistance
reduces in case of voltage series feedback-------------------------------------------------------------------8M
6. Refer to the fig.(6) of opamp based inverting amplifier circuit. Identify the type of negative
feedback. Determine the trans impedance gain, the input impedance gain, the input impedance

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 and output impedance of the amplifier. given that transimpedance, input impedance and output
impedance parameters of the op-amp are 100M,10M and 100 respectively .--------------7M
7. Discuss large signal amplifier characteristics. Discuss Harmonic distortion .Derive
A0,A1,A2,A3,A4, the amplitude of DC,first, second, third, fourth amplitude of harmonic
components.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
8. Derive expressions for gain, input resistance, and output resistance of voltage shunt feedback
amplifier with a help of a neat diagram. For the op-amp based inverting amplifier circuit shown
in fig (11 ) Find input impedance, given the transimpedance, input impedance and output
impedance of op-amp are,100M,10M and 100 respectively.-----------------------------------10M
UNIT VI

1. Explain the Bark Hausen criteria as referred oscillators.--------------------------------------------5M

2. Explain Voltage controlled oscillator --------------------------------------------------------------------7M
3. With a neat fig. and relevant waveform explain the operation of astable multivibrator using
IC555 timer.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
4. Explain with a neat diagram Hartley oscillator and colpits oscillator as LC oscillator.--------6M
5. Explain various types of mutivibators. Also mention the applications---------------------------6M
6. Obtain the expression for the time period T at the base of the transistor in case of wave
shaping circuits.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8M
7. Mention the conditions necessary for oscillations in feedback amplifier circuit. Determine
the frequency at which the following circuit shown in fig(13 ) would oscillate if the loop gain
criteria was met. Also determine the max, value of R1. For sustained oscillations.-------10M
8. With a neat diagram and waveforms explain the working of bistable multivibrator.-----10M
9. For a darlington amplifier,two transistors Q1 and Q2 are identical and the h-parameters for
both the transistors are hie=1K hfe=100 and hoe=40*10-6 mhos.The values of voltages
Vcc=15V,Vbe1=0.7V and vbe2=0.7v.Determine i)input impedence, ii)output impedence;
iii)Voltage gain;iv)current gain.-------------------------------------------------------------------8M

UNIT VII

1. Name the constituent parts of a basic linearly regulated power supply. Briefly describe the
function of each of the constituent parts.-------------------------------------------------------------5M
2. Define: i)Load regulation ii)Line regulation iii)Ripple rejection factor with reference to the
regulated power supplies. -------------------------------------------------------------------------5M
3. With a neat fig. explain the working of buck regulator.----------------------------------------7M
4. Refer to the regulator ckt. shown in fig.7. Determine: i)Load current, ii)Current through
LM7812 iii)Current through external transistors. iv)Power dissipated in LM7812. Take Vbe
=0.7V---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5M
5. Explain with a functional block diagram a typical three terminal IC voltage regulator------6M
6. Discuss the limitations of the linear voltage regulators----------------------------------------6M
7. Briefly discuss power converters in series and parallel connection along with neat diagrams.

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 -----------------------8M
8. Determine the output ripple of regulated power supply which provides a ripple rejection of
80dB and a ripple voltage in a unregulated input were 2V -----------------------------------10M
9. Explain boost regulator and inverting regulator with neat diagram-------------------------10M
10. Design a power transformer with a multi output secondary and the following input /output
Specifications.i)Primary voltage:220V,50HZ ii)Secondary voltage: a) 12-0-12 V at 100mA
b)15V at1A.Assume B=60000 lines per square inch and efficiency of 90%.------------------6M

UNIT VIII

1. Discuss the requirements of the good instrumentation amplifier --------------------------------6M

2. Fig.3. shows dual input balanced output and differential amplifier configuration. Assuming Si
transistor, with hie=2.8K, calculate i)Operating point the valves; ii)Differential gain
iii)common mode gain iv)CMRR v)Output if Vs1=70mV peak to peak at 1kHz; vi)Vs2=40mV
peak to peak at 1kHz.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
3. Explain the various electrical characteristics of an op-amp which are generally in the data
sheet.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4M
4. Define the following as referred to op-amp i)CMRR ii)PSRR iii)Slew rate iv)Bandwidth v)Open
loop gain-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5M
5. With a neat fig. Explain the operation of the peak detector circuit using op-amp-----------7M
6. With a neat fig. and relevant waveforms explain the working of the relaxation oscillator
circuit using op-amp.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8M
7. Explain absolute value circuit and its working.----------------------------------------------------10M
8. Explain with a neat diagram i)Current to voltage converter ii) Voltage to current converter
and its working.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10M
9. List and explain the performance parameters of operational amplifiers.--------------------8M

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