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This document appears to be a model examination from Nehru Arts and Science College for a class on Integrated Circuits and Instrumentation. It contains three sections - Section A with 10 multiple choice questions worth 1 mark each, Section B with 5 sub-questions worth 5 marks each, and Section C with 5 sub-questions worth 8 marks each. The questions cover topics related to integrated circuit fabrication techniques, operational amplifiers, phase locked loops, timers, transducers, digital multimeters, thermistors, and electronic measurement instruments.

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Student strength: 66 No of Copies: 68

NEHRU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Model Examination-2010
IC’s &
DATE //10/10 SESSION
Instrumentation
CLAS SUBJECT
II B.Sc ECS SECTION -
S

TIME :3 Hrs MARKS :75 Max

SECTION - A ( 10 X 1 = 10 )
1. The current gain of a lateral p-n-p transistor in an IC is very low because
a. Of inaccuracies in masking
b. Of low base resistance
c. The collector is always connected to negative supply
d. This transistor uses the substrate for the collector

2.The break down voltage in diffused junction capacitor is about


a. 5-20 volts b. 20volts 20-50volts 5-20mV

3.The common mode voltage gain in an op-amp is


a. Smaller than differential voltage gain
b. Equal to differential voltage gain
c. Grater than differential voltage gain
d. None of the above

4. The range of frequency over which the PLL can maintain with the incoming signal is called
the ________
a. tracking range b. capture range c. pull in time d. none of these
5.Under locked condition the phase difference between the input frequency and the VCO output
of a PLL is a. 2π b. π c. π/2 d. 0

6. IC 555 timer is triggered when the trigger input


a. Makes a positive transition
b. Become Vcc/3 while making a positive transition
c. Become Vcc/3 while making a positive transition
d. Is making either negative or positive transition

7. POT is a _______
a. Transducer
b. Active Transducer

c. Passive transducer
d. Inverse Transducer

8. The operation of a Q-meter is based on


a. Self – induction b. series resonance c. mutual induction
e. Eddy currents

9. The essential elements of an electronic instrument are


a. Transducer b. signal condition c. indicating device d. all the above

10. LVDT is a transducer of type


a. Capacitive b. Inductive c. Resistive d. Heating

SECTION-B (5X5 =25)


11.a) Explain the fabrication of monolithic diodes.
OR
b) Explain the photo-etching technique employed in IC fabrication.

12.a) Draw the block diagram of PLL and explain its operation.
OR
b) Draw the Schmitt trigger circuit using OP-AMP and explain its working.

13.a) Draw the circuit of a voltage to current converter if the load is floating
OR
b) Explain the function of precision half wave rectifier

14.a) What is transducers? Distinguish active and passive transducers .


OR
b) Discuss the working & principle of Piezoelectric transducers

15.a) Explain any two considerations in choosing a DVM.


OR
b)Enumerate the salient features of Thermistors.

SECTION – C (5X8 = 40)

16.a) List the steps involved in the fabrication process of an IC. Describe the process of
epitaxial growth and diffusion in the fabrication of integrated circuits.
OR
b) Explain the production growth of silicon epitaxial films with a diagram.

17.a) Draw the block diagram of PLL and Explain it’s operation with an example.
OR
b) Explain about voltage to current conversion

18.a) Describe the monostable mode operation of 555 timer with circuit diagram
OR
b) what is precision diode? Explain how the input signals are rectified with the help of half wave
and full wave precision rectifier?

19.a) Write a short note on


i) piezo electric transducers
ii) Photoelectric transducers.
OR
b) Explain the working of any two types of LVDT with suitable diagrams.

20.a) Explain the working of Q-meter. List its advantages.


OR
b) Draw the block diagram of Digital oscilloscope and explain its operations briefly. What are its
advantages?

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