Mechatronics Unit wise Questions

UNIT-I
1. What are the different sensors used for measurement of temperature? Explain the
principle, working of each with neat diagrams. [6M]
2. What is gauge factor? Describe the strain gauge with neat diagram? Mention the
difficulties with strain gauges while measuring the force? How to overcome it? [6M]
3. How the sensors are classified in view of their applications in manufacturing?
Explain. [6M]
4. In what way mechatronics design process is superior than conventional design?
Justify your answer. [6M]
5. Discuss about measurement system and control systems. [6M]
6. Explain acceleration sensors with neat diagram. [6M]
7. Illustrate mechatronics design process with neat diagram. [6M]
8. State and explain advantages and disadvantages of mechatronics system. [6M]
9. Discuss the levels of mechatronics system. [6M]
10. Explain proximity sensors with neat sketch. [6M]
11. Discuss elements of mechatronics system. [6M]
12. Explain temperature sensors with neat sketch. [6M]
13. Mention the levels of mechatronics system. [2M]
14. What is a transducer? Write its applications. [2M]
15. State the significance of light sensors. [2M]
16. State the significance of fluid pressure sensors. [2M]
17. State the significance of liquid flow sensors. [2M]
18. State the significance of liquid level sensors. [2M]

UNIT - II
1. Write the significances, working and applications of BJT in detail. [8M]
2. What are the advantages of DIAC. [4M]
3. Illustrate about PN junction diode in detail? [8M]
4. What are the advantages of TRIAC. [4M]
5. Explain about operational amplifiers and noise reduction. [6M]
6. Describe the construction and operation of DIAC with suitable diagram. Mention
the applications of DIAC. [6M]
7. What are the different modes of operation FET’s? Explain them with suitable circuit
diagrams? [6M]
8. Describe the construction and operation of TRIAC with suitable diagram. Mention
the applications of TRIAC. [6M]
9. Outline the applications of LEDs. [2M]
10. Write the applications of FET. [2M]
11. What is DIAC? Show the DIAC symbol. [2M]
12. Mention any two characteristics of LEDs. [2M]
 UNIT-III

1.Explain the application of solenoids in Mechatronics systems.

2.Discuss the working principle of stepper motor.
3.Explain the design and working of ball screw and nut.
4.Explain the advantages of pneumatic actuators over hydraulic actuators.
5.What is timing belt? When the timing belts are used.
6.Explain the following
a)Directional valves b)Pressure control valves
7.Explain in detail about direction control valves.
8.With neat sketch explain the pneumatic power supply system.
9.Specify the different control valves used in pneumatic actuating system.

UNIT – IV
1. What do you mean by logic gates ? Draw and explain AND, OR, EXOR and NOT
gates. [2M]
2. Discuss the microprocessor as a programmable device. [6]
3. Distinguish between combinational and sequential logic circuits. [6]
4. Mention any two differences between programmable logic controller and
computer. [2]
5. Explain Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) versus computers. [6]
6.Discuss the block diagram of micro controller. [6]

7. Analyze the working of programmable logic controllers in detail. [12]

8. Discuss the block diagram of microprocessors with neat diagram. [12]

9. Illustrate about digital logic control and process controllers in detail. [12]

10. List the applications of PLCs for control. [2]

11. List the applications of digital electronics and systems. [2]

12. List the applications of microprocessor. [2]

13. Write the limitations of process controllers. [2]

14. Draw a block diagram of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) showing in

very general terms the main units of it. [12]

15. List the applications of PLCs in computer. [2]

 UNIT-V
1. Analyze different types of Digital to Analog converters in detail. [12M]
2. Discuss the different types of Analog to Digital converters in detail. [12M]
3. Explain the single channel data acquisition system with the help of neat diagram.
[6M]
4. Discuss about the principle of Digital to Analog conversion process. [6M]
5. Write about interfacing motor drives. [6M]
6. Explain the block diagram of data acquisition system. [6M]
7. Explain the working principle of Analog to Digital converter. [6M]
8. Explain Digital Signal Processing and data flow in DSPs in detail. [12M]
9. Explain data flow in DSPs. Represent the data flow using a block diagram. [6M]
10. List the applications of Digital Signal Processing. [2M]
11. Outline the advantages of Digital Signal Processing. [2M]
12. Write the importance of system interfacing. [2M]
13. Write the importance of data acquisition. [2M]
14. Write a short note on interfacing motor drives. [2M]

UNIT-VI
1. Explain dynamic models and analogies with an example in detail. [12M]

2. Give the design solution for the lift control systems. [6M]

3. Explain the design of mechatronics systems and future trends. [12M]

4. Explain the physical reason behind generation of time delay? Why time delay is not so
prevalent in electrical systems? Justify . [6M]

5. What are features of PLC? Explain with suitable examples. [6M]

6. What is system response. [6M]

7. Give architecture of PLC and explain its functions. [6M]

8. Write about principle of controller. [2M]

9. Define digital controllers. [2M]

10. Differentiate first order and second order systems. [2M]