ECE Syllabus

Subject GATE ESE

Linear Algebra: Vector space, basis, linear dependence and independence, matrix algebra, eigen values and eigen vectors, rank, solution of linear equations – existence
and uniqueness.
Calculus: Mean value theorems, theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite and improper integrals, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, multiple integrals,
line, surface and volume integrals, Taylor series.
Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), higher order linear differential equations, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, methods of solution using
Engineering variation of parameters, complementary function and particular integral, partial differential equations, variable separable method, initial and boundary value problems.
Mathematics Vector Analysis: Vectors in plane and space, vector operations, gradient, divergence and curl, Gauss's, Green's and Stoke's theorems.
Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem, Cauchy's integral formula; Taylor's and Laurent's series, residue theorem.
Numerical Methods: Solution of nonlinear equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations, convergence criteria.
Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; combinatorial probability, probability distribution functions - binomial, Poisson, exponential and
normal; Joint and conditional probability; Correlation and regression analysis.

Basic control system components; Feedback principle; Transfer function; Block
diagram representation; Signal flow graph; Transient and steady-state analysis of
LTI systems; Frequency response; Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria; Bode
Control System
and root-locus plots; Lag, lead and lag-lead compensation; State variable model and
solution of state equation of LTI systems
Signal flow graphs, Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root loci, Nyquist/Bode plots; Feedback
systemsopen &close loop types, stability analysis, steady state, transient and
frequency response analysis; Design of control systems, compensators, elements of
lead/lag compensation, PID and industrial controllers

Continuous-time signals: Fourier series and Fourier transform representations, Classification of signals and systems; Application of signal and system theory; System
sampling theorem and applications; Discrete-time signals: discrete-time Fourier realization; Transforms& their applications Extracted from
transform (DTFT), DFT, FFT, Z-transform, interpolation of discrete-time signals; LTI Advanced Electronics: DSP: Discrete time signals/systems , uses; Digital filters:
Signals & Systems systems: definition and properties, causality, stability, impulse response, FIR/IIR types, design,
convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, speech/audio/radar signal processing uses
group delay, phase delay, digital filter design techniques.

Number systems; Combinatorial circuits: Boolean algebra, minimization of
functions using Boolean identities and Karnaugh map, logic gates and their static
CMOS implementations, arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers,
decoders and PLAs; Sequential circuits: latches and flip‐flops, counters,
Digital Circuits
shift‐registers and finite state machines; Data converters: sample and hold circuits,
ADCs and DACs; Semiconductor memories: ROM, SRAM, DRAM; 8-bit
microprocessor (8085): architecture, programming, memory and I/O interfacing.
Boolean Algebra & uses; Logic gates, Digital IC families, Combinational/sequential
circuits; Basics of multiplexers, counters/registers/ memories/microprocessors,
design &applications. A/D-D/A converters;
Extracted from Advanced Electronics:
MUX/ROM/PLA-based design, Moore & Mealy circuit design; Microprocessors
&microcontrollers, basics, interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing; controllers
& uses;Embedded systems.
 Network solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis; Network theorems: Network graphs & matrices; Wye-Delta transformation; Linear constant coefficient
superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s, maximum power transfer; Wye‐Delta differential equations- time domain analysis of RLC circuits; Solution of network
transformation; Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors; Time domain equations using Laplace transforms- frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits; 2-
analysis of simple linear circuits; Solution of network equations using Laplace port network parameters-driving point & transfer functions; State equations for
Networks transform; Frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits; Linear 2‐port network networks; Steady statesinusoidal analysis.
parameters: driving point and transfer functions; State equations for networks. Extracted from Basic Electrical Engineering:
DC circuits-Oh􀅵’s & Kirchoff’s laws, mesh and nodal analysis, circuit theorems; Single
phase ac circuits.
Basic Electrical Electro-magnetism, Farada􀅵’s & Le􀅵z’s laws, induced EMF and its uses; Transformers,efficiency; Basics- DC machines, induction machines, and synchronous machines;
Engineering Electricalpower sources- basics: hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, solar; Basics of batteries and their uses.
Electrical Engineering materials; Crystal structure & defects: Ceramic materials-structures,composites, processing and uses; Insulating laminates for electronics,
Materials Science structures, properties and uses; Magnetic materials, basics, classification, ferrites, ferro/para-magnetic materials
and components; Nano materials-basics, preparation, purification, sintering, nano particles and uses; Nano-optical/magnetic/electronic materials and uses;
Superconductivity, uses. and extrinsic silicon; Carrier transport: diffusion current,
Energy bands in intrinsic Basics of semiconductors; Diode/Transistor basics and characteristics; Diodes for
drift current, mobility and resistivity; Generation and recombination of carriers; different uses; Junction & Field Effect Transistors (BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs); Transistor
Poisson and continuity equations; P-N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, amplifiers of different types, Basics of Integrated Circuits (ICs); Bipolar, MOS and
Electronic Devices
MOSFET, LED, photo diode and solar cell; Integrated circuit fabrication process: CMOS ICs; Optical sources/detectors; Basics of Opto electronics and its applications
oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, photolithography and twin-tub CMOS process

Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs; Simple diode circuits:
clipping, clamping and rectifiers; Single-stage BJT and MOSFET amplifiers: biasing,
bias stability, mid-frequency small signal analysis and frequency response; BJT and
MOSFET amplifiers: multi-stage, differential, feedback, power and operational;
Analog Circuits Simple op-amp circuits; Active filters; Sinusoidal oscillators: criterion for oscillation,
single-transistor and op-amp configurations; Function generators, wave-shaping
circuits and 555 timers; Voltage reference circuits; Power supplies: ripple removal
and regulation.
Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTS and FETs; Diode circuits for different
uses; Biasing & stability of BJT and JFET amplifier circuits; Analysis/design of
amplifier- single/multistage; Feedback & uses; Active filters, timers, multipliers,
wave shaping
Extracted from Basic Electronics Engineering:
Basics of linear ICs, operational amplifiers and their applications-linear/non-linear.
Oscillators
and other circuits;

Advanced VLSI technology: Processing, lithography, interconnects, packaging, testing; VLSI design:Principles; Pipeline concepts & functions; Design for testability, examples;
Electronics
 Random processes: autocorrelation and power spectral density, properties of white Random signals, noise, probability theory, information theory; Analog versus digital
noise, filtering of random signals through LTI systems; Analog communications: communication & applications: Systems - AM, FM, transmitters/receivers,
amplitude modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation, theory/practice/standards, SNR comparison; Digital communication basics:
spectra of AM and FM, superheterodyne receivers, circuits for analog Sampling, quantizing, coding,PCM, DPCM, multiplexing-audio/video; Digital
communications; Information theory: entropy, mutual information and channel modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK; Multiple access:
capacity theorem; Digital communications: PCM, DPCM, digital modulation TDMA, FDMA, CDMA;
Communications
schemes, amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying (ASK, PSK, FSK), QAM, MAP
and ML decoding, matched filter receiver, calculation of bandwidth, SNR and BER
for digital modulation; Fundamentals of error correction, Hamming codes; Timing
and frequency synchronization, inter-symbol interference and its mitigation; Basics
of TDMA, FDMA and CDMA.

Electrostatics; Maxwell’s equations: differential and integral forms and their
interpretation, boundary conditions, wave equation, Poynting vector; Plane waves
and properties: reflection and refraction, polarization, phase and group velocity,
propagation through various media, skin depth; Transmission lines: equations,
characteristic impedance, impedance matching, impedance transformation, S-
Electromagnetics
parameters, Smith chart; Waveguides: modes, boundary conditions, cut-off
frequencies, dispersion relations; Antennas: antenna types, radiation pattern, gain
and directivity, return loss, antenna arrays; Basics of radar; Light propagation in
optical fibers.
Elements of vector calculus, Ma􀅵well’s equations-basic concepts; Gauss’, Stokes’
theorems;Wave propagation through different media; Transmission lines-different
types, basics,S􀅵ith’s chart, impedance matching/transformation, S-parameters,
pulse excitation, uses;Waveguides-basics, rectangular types, modes, cut-off
frequency, dispersion, dielectric types;Antennas-radiation pattern,
monopoles/dipoles, gain, arrays-active/passive, theory, uses.Extracted from Basic
Electrical Engineering:
Electro-􀅵ag􀅵etis􀅵, Farada􀅵’s & Le􀅵z’s laws, i􀅵duced EMF a􀅵d its uses;

Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Analog and Digital systems for measurement, measuring instruments for different applications;
Electronic
Static/dynamic characteristics of measurement systems, errors, statistical analysis and curve fitting; Measurement systems for non-electrical quantities; Basics of
Measurements and
telemetry; Different types of transducers and displays; Data acquisition system basics.
Instrumentation

Advanced Communication networks: Principles /practices /technologies /uses /OSI model/security; Basic packet multiplexed streams/scheduling; Cellular networks, types, analysis,
communication protocols (TCP/TCPIP);Microwave & satellite communication: Terrestrial/space type LOS systems, block schematics link calculations, system design; Communication
Computer Basic architecture, CPU, I/O organisation, memory organisation, peripheral devices, trends; Hardware /software issues; Data representation & Programming; Operating
Organization and systems-basics, processes, characteristics, applications; Memory management, virtual memory, file systems,
Architecture protection & security; Data bases, different types, characteristics and design; Transactions and concurrency control; Elements of programming languages, typical