Gate Syllabus
Gate Syllabus
Linear Algebra: M a t r i x A l g e b r a , S y s t e m s o f l i n e a r e q u a t i o n s , E i g e n v a l u e s a n d e i g e n v e c t o r s . Calculus: M e a n v a l u e t h e o r e m s , T h e o r e m s o f i n t e g r a l c a l c u l u s , E v a l u a t i o n o f d e f i n i t e a n d improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives,Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Greens theorems. Differential equations: F i r s t o r d e r e q u a t i o n ( l i n e a r a n d n o n l i n e a r ) , H i g h e r o r d e r l i n e a r d i f f e r e n t i a l
equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchys and Eulers equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.
Complex variables: A n a l y t i c f u n c t i o n s , C a u c h y s i n t e g r a l t h e o r e m a n d i n t e g r a l f o r m u l a , T a y l o r s a n d
Laurent series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.
Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis. Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations. Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.
(1) (2) Probability Engg .Mathematics
Electric Circuits and Fields: Network graph, KCL, KVL, node and mesh analysis, transient response of dc and ac networks; sinusoidal steady-state analysis, resonance, basic filter concepts; ideal current and voltage sources, Thevenins, Nortons and Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, two-port networks, three phase circuits; Gauss Theorem, electric field and potential due to point, line, plane and spherical charge distributions; Amperes and Biot-Savarts laws; inductance; dielectrics; capacitance.
(1) (2) (3) (4) Networks and Systems Engineering Circuit Analysis Fundamentals of Electric Circuits 3000 Problems in Electric Circuits D. Roy Chaudhary Hayt Alexander & Sadiku Schaum outline series
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Elements of Electromagnetics Elements of Engineering Electromagnetics Engineering Electromagnetics Antenna and Wave Propagation Problems in Electromagnetics Sadiku N. N. Rao W.H.Hayt K.D. Prasad Edminister (Schaums Series)
Signals and Systems: Representation of continuous and discrete-time signals; shifting and scaling operations; linear, time-invariant and causal systems; Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals; sampling theorem; Fourier, Laplace and Z transforms.
(1) (2) Signal and System Problems in Signals & Systems Oppenheim and Willsky Schaum Series
Electrical Machines: Single phase transformer - equivalent circuit, phasor diagram, tests, regulation and efficiency; three phase transformers - connections, parallel operation; autotransformer; Energy conversion principles; DCmachines - types, windings, generator characteristics, armature reaction and commutation, starting and speedcontrol of motors; three phase induction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, starting andspeed control;
single phase induction motors; synchronous machines - performance, regulation and parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and applications; servo and stepper motors.
(1) (2) (3) Electrical Machinery Electrical Machines Electrical Technology vol-2 PS Bhimra Nagrath & Kothari B.L.Thereja
Power Systems: Basic power generation concepts; transmission line models and performance; cable performance,insulation; corona and radio interference; distribution systems; per-unit quantities; bus impedance and admittance matrices; load flow; voltage control; power factor correction; economic operation; symmetrical components; fault analysis; principles of over-current, differential and distance protection; solid state relays and digital protection; circuit breakers; system stability concepts, swing curves and equal area criterion; HVDC transmission and FACTS concepts.
(1) (2) (3) (4) Power System Engg. Electric Power Systems Electric Power Systems Power System Analysis Nagrath & Kothari CL Wadhwa J B Gupta Stevenson
Control Systems: Principles of feedback; transfer function; block diagrams; steady-state errors; Routh and Niquist techniques; Bode plots; root loci; lag, lead and lead-lag compensation; state space model; state transition matrix, controllability and observability.
(1) (2) (3) (4) Control System Engg. Automatic Control System Linear Control System Modern Control Engineering Nagarath & M. Gopal B.C. Kuo B.S. Manke Ogatta
Electrical and Electronic Measurements: Bridges and potentiometers; PMMC, moving iron, dynamometer and induction type instruments; measurement of voltage, current, power, energy and power factor; instrument transformers; digital voltmeters and multimeters; phase, time and frequency measurement; Q-meters; oscilloscopes; potentiometric recorders; error analysis.
(1) (2) Electrical & Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation Electronic Instrumentation A. K. Sahaney H. S. Kalsi
Analog and Digital Electronics: Characteristics of diodes, BJT, FET; amplifiers - biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers - characteristics and applications;simple active filters; VCOs and timers; combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt trigger; multi-vibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.
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Electronic Devices and Circuits & Analog Electronics Jacob Millman & Christos C. Halkias Sedra & Smith Ramakant A. Gayakwad Schaum outline Series Goyankar Franc o
(2) Integrated electronics : Analog and Digital Circuit and (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) system Microelectronic Circuits OP Amp and linear Integrated Circuit Problems in Electronics Micro Processors Practical OPAMPS
Digital Electronics
(1) (2 (3) Digital Design Digital Systems Problems in Digital Electronics M. Morris Mano Tocci & Widmer R. P. Jain & Jain
Power Electronics and Drives: Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs - static characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bridge converters - fully controlled and half controlled; principles of choppers and inverters; basis concepts of adjustable speed dc and ac drives.
(1) (2) Power Electronics Power Electronics PS.Bimbra MD Singh