This set of Linear Integrated Circuit Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)

focuses on “Current to Voltage Converter”.

1. The output current equation for MC1408 digital to analog converter would be
a) Io= -(Vref/R1)×[(D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D3/32)+(D2/64)+(D1/128)+(D0/256)].
b) Io= (Vref/2R1)×[(D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D3/32)+(D2/64)+(D1/128)+(D0/256)].
c) Io= (Vref/R1)×[(D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D3/32)+(D2/64)+(D1/128)+(D0/256)].
d) Io= -(Vref/2R1)×[(D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D3/32)+(D2/64)+(D1/128)+(D0/256)].
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: MC1408 is a combination of a DAC and current to voltage converter. If the
binary signal is input to MC1408 DAC then the output current would be,
Io= (Vref/R1)×[ (D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D3/32)+(D2/64)+(D1/128)+(D0/256)].
2. Determine the maximum value of output current of the DAC in MC1408?
a) 0.773×(Vref/R1)
b) 0.448×(Vref/R1)
c) 0.996×(Vref/R1)
d) 0.224×(Vref/R1)
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The output current of DAC is the maximum when all the inputs are logic 1.
Therefore, Io= (Vref/R1)×(1/2+1/4+1/8+1/16+1/32+1/64+1/128/+1/256)=(0.996)×(V ref/R1).
3. Determine the range or the output voltage?

a) 0 – 2.51v
b) 0 – 2.22v
c) 0 – 3.74v
d) 0 – 4.93v
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: When all binary input D0 through D7 are logic 0, the current Io =0.
∴ The minimum value of Vo =0v.
When all the inputs are at logic 1, Io = (Vref/R1) ×
(1/2+1/4+1/8+1/16+1/32+1/64+1/128/+1/256) = (3/2kΩ) × (0.996) =1.494mA.
Hence, the maximum value of output voltage is V o= Io×RF = 1.494×3.3kΩ =4.93v. Thus,
the output voltage range is from 0 to 4.93v.
4. Calculate the change in the output voltage if the photocell is exposed to light of
0.61lux from a dark condition. Specification: Assume that the op-amp is initially nulled,
Minimum dark resistance = 100kΩ and resistance when illuminated (at 0.61lux) = 1.5kΩ.

a) Vo –> 23v to 50v

b) Vo –> 0v to 33.11v
c) Vo –> -1.653v to 8.987v
d) Vo –> -0.176v to -11.73v
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Answer: d
Explanation: The resistance RT in darkness is 100kΩ. The minimum output voltage in
darkness is Vo min = -(Vdc×RF)/ RT = -(3.2v×5.5kΩ)/100kΩ = -0.176v.
When photocell is illuminated, its resistance R T =1.5kΩ. Therefore, the maximum output
voltage is Vo max = -(Vdc×RF)/ RT = -(3.2v×5.5kΩ)/1.5kΩ =-11.73v.
Thus, Vo varies from -0.176v to -11.73 as the photocell is exposed to light from a dark
condition.
5. Which cell can be used instead of a photocell to obtain active transducer in
photosensitive devices?
a) Photovoltaic cell
b) Photo diode
c) Photo sensor
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A photovoltaic cell is semiconductor junction device that convert radiation
energy into electrical energy and hence it does not require external voltage.
6. If the input applied to DAC using current to voltage converter is 10110100, determine
the reference voltage (Assume Io= 2mA and R1=1.2kΩ)
a) 53.1v
b) 3.41v
c) 9.21v
d) 67.34v
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Io=Vref/R1×[(D7/2)+(D6/4)+(D5/8)+(D4/16)+(D4/32)+(D4/64)] Vref =(Io×R1)/
(1/2+0+1/8+1/16+0+1/64+0+0)=(2mA×1.2kΩ)/0.703 .
=> Vref = 3.41v.
7. The current to voltage converter photosensitive device can be used as
a) Light intensity meter
b) Light radiating meter
c) Light deposition meter
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The photosensitive device can be used as a light intensity meter by
connecting a meter at the output that is calibrated for light intensity.
8. For a full wave rectification, in a low voltage ac voltmeter, the meter current can be
expressed as
a) Io = (1.9×Vin)/R1
b) Io = (3.9×Vin)/R1
c) Io = (0.9×Vin)/R1
d) Io = (2.9×Vin)/R1
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: For full wave rectification, meter current is expressed as I o = 0.9xVin/R1.
This set of Linear Integrated Circuit Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)
focuses on “Voltage to Current Converter with Floating and Grounded Load – 1”.

1. Voltage to current converter is also called as

a) Current series positive feedback amplifier
b) Voltage series negative feedback amplifier
c) Current series negative feedback amplifier
d) Voltage series positive feedback amplifier
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Voltage to current converter is also called as current series negative
feedback amplifier because the feedback voltage across internal resistor applied to the
inverting terminal depends on the output current and is in series with the input difference
voltage.
2. Given voltage to current converter with floating load. Determine the output current?

a) 3mA
b) 6mA
c) 4mA
d) 2mA
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Output current, Io = Vin /R1 = 10/5kΩ =2mA.
3. Which of the following application uses voltage to current converter?
a) Low voltage dc and ac voltmeter
b) Diode match finding
c) Light emitting diode
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: In all the applications mentioned above, the input voltage V in is converted
into an output current of Vin/R1 or the input voltage appear across resistor.
4. The op-amp in low voltage DC voltmeter cannot be nullified due to
a) D’Arsonaval meter movement
b) Offset voltage compensating network
c) Selection of switch
d) Gain of amplifier
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The op-amp sometimes cannot be nullified because the output is very
sensitive to even slight variation in wiper position of D’Arsonaval meter movement
(ammeter with a full scale deflection of 1mA).
5. What is the maximum input voltage that has to be selected to calibrate a dc voltmeter
with a full scale voltage range of 1-13v.
a) ≤ ±14v
b) ≥ ±13v
c) ≤ ±15v
d) = ±14v
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The maximum input voltage has to be ≤ ±14v, to obtain the maximum full
scale input voltage of 13v.
6. Higher input voltage can be measured in low voltage DC voltmeter using
a) Smaller resistance value
b) Higher resistance value
c) Random resistance value
d) All of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Higher resistance values are required to measure relatively higher input
voltage. For example, if the range of switch is at x10 position in the low voltage dc
voltmeter then, the corresponding resistance value would be 10kΩ. So, it requires a 10v
input to get a full scale deflection (if 1v cause full scale deflection in the ammeter with a
full scale deflection of 1mA).
7. In the diagram given below, determine the deflection of the ammeter with a full scale
deflection of 1mA when the switch is at X2kΩ. Consider resistance of the offset voltage
compensating network to be 10Ω.

a) Full scale deflection in the ammeter

b) Half scale deflection in the ammeter
c) Quarter scale deflection in the ammeter
d) No deflection occurs in the ammeter
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Given Vin=1v ,R1=10+2kΩ ≅2kΩ
Io = Vin/R1= 1v/2kΩ =0.5mA. This means that 2v causes half scale deflection of the
ammeter.
8. How to modify a low voltage DC voltmeter to low voltage ac voltmeter
a) Add a full wave rectifier in the feedback loop
b) Add a half wave rectifier in the feedback loop
b) Add a square wave rectifier in the feedback loop
b) Add a sine wave rectifier in the feedback loop
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: A combination of an ammeter and a full wave rectifier can be employed in
the feedback loop to form an ac voltmeter.