Introduction Electronics (Tele@Vtu23)
Introduction Electronics (Tele@Vtu23)
Amplifiers
1. What is an amplifier?
2. List and describe the main types of amplifiers. (MQP ‘21 – 7M)
3. Explain the following terms related to amplifier: (a) Gain (b) Input resistance (c) Output
resistance
4. An amplifier produces an output voltage of 2 V for an input of 50 mV. If the input and output
currents in this condition are, respectively, 4 mA and 200 mA, determine: (a) the voltage
gain (b) the current gain (c) the power gain.
5. The following measurements were made during a test on an amplifier:
Vin = 250 mV, Iin = 2.5 mA, Vout = 10 V, Iout = 400 mA
Determine: (a) the voltage gain (b) the current gain (c) the power gain (d) the input
resistance.
6. An amplifier has a power gain of 25 and identical input and output resistances of 600 Ω.
Determine the input voltage required to produce an output of 10 V.
7. Explain the following terms related to amplifier: (a) Frequency response (b) Bandwidth
(c) Phase shift
8. Write a note on frequency response characteristics of an amplifier circuit, clearly
mentioning the half power frequencies. (MQP ‘21 – 6M)
9. Mention the advantages of negative feedback in amplifiers circuits. With relevant equations
and diagram, explain the concept of negative feedback. (Aug ’22 – 7M, MQP ‘21 – 7M)
10. With a neat block diagram, derive the expression for overall gain of a negative feedback
amplifier. (Feb ’22 – 6M)
11. Explain the concept of negative feedback with a neat diagram. Show how negative feedback
stabilizes the overall gain of an amplifier.
12. An amplifier with negative feedback applied has an open-loop voltage gain of 50, and one-
tenth of its output is fed back to the input (i.e. β = 0.1). Determine the overall voltage gain
with negative feedback applied. If the amplifier’s open-loop voltage gain increases by 20%,
determine the percentage increase in overall voltage gain.
13. An amplifier with negative feedback applied has an open-loop voltage gain of 250, and 5%
of its output is fed back to the input. Determine the overall voltage gain with negative
feedback applied. If the open-loop voltage gain increases by 20% determine the new value
of overall voltage gain.
14. An integrated circuit that produces an open-loop gain of 100 is to be used as the basis of an
amplifier stage having a precise voltage gain of 20. Determine the amount of feedback
required.
15. An amplifier produces an open-loop gain of 180. Determine the amount of feedback required
if it is to be operated with a precise voltage gain of 50.
Module – 2
Oscillators
1. What is an oscillator?
2. Explain the concept of positive feedback with a neat diagram. Show how positive feedback
increases the overall gain of an amplifier.
3. An amplifier with a gain of 8 has 10% of its output fed back to the input. Determine the gain
of the stage (a) with negative feedback (b) with positive feedback.
4. Explain the conditions for oscillation.
5. Explain the Barkhausens’ criteria for oscillations.
6. With a neat circuit diagram, explain ladder network oscillator.
7. List and explain the conditions for sustained oscillations. Determine the frequency of
oscillation of a three-stage ladder network in which C = 10 nF and R = 10 kΩ.
(MQP ’22 – 6M, Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
8. A phase-shift oscillator is to operate with an output at 1 kHz. If the oscillator is based on a
three-stage ladder network, determine the required values of resistance if three capacitors
of 10 nF are to be used.
9. With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of Wien bridge oscillator using op-amp.
(Feb ’22 – 6M)
10. In a Wien bridge oscillator based on an operational amplifier, if 𝐶1 = 𝐶2 = 100 𝑛𝐹,
determine the output frequencies when (a) 𝑅1 = 𝑅2 = 1 𝑘𝛺 and (b) 𝑅1 = 𝑅2 = 6 𝑘𝛺.
11. In a Wien bridge oscillator based on an operational amplifier, 𝐶1 = 𝐶2 = 22 nF. Determine
the values of 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 required to produce an output at exactly 400 Hz.
12. What is a multivibrator? What are the principal types of multivibrators? Distinguish
between them.
13. With suitable circuit diagram, explain single stage astable multivibrator using operational
amplifier. (MQP ’22 – 7M, Aug ’22 – 7M)
14. Explain the operation of single stage astable Oscillator with its circuit diagram.
(MQP ‘22 – 7M)
15. Describe the working of a single stage astable oscillator using an op-amp. (MQP ‘21 – 5M)
16. With a neat circuit diagram and waveforms, describe the operation of crystal controlled
oscillator. (MQP ‘22 – 7M)
Operational Amplifiers
1. What is an operational amplifier? Sketch the circuit symbol for an operational amplifier.
Label each of the connections.
Module – 3
Boolean Algebra and Logic Circuits
1. Convert Decimal to Binary: (i) 41 (ii)153 (iii)) 0.6875 (iv) 0.513 (MQP ’22 – 8M)
2. Convert Binary to Decimal: (i) 110111 (ii) 10101010 (iii) 0110 (iv) 100.1010
(MQP ’22 – 8M)
3. Convert the following: (MQP ’22 – 6M)
i. (110.1101)2 = (? )10
ii. (847.951)10 = (? )8
iii. (CAD. BF)16 = (? )10
4. Convert the following:
i. (225)10 = (? )2 = (? )8 = (? )16
ii. (11010111)2 = (? )10 = (? )8 = (? )16
iii. (623)8 = (? )10 = (? )2 = (? )16
iv. (2AC5)16 = (? )10 = (? )8 = (? )2
5. Convert the following: (MQP ’22 – 8M)
a) 3A6. C58D(16) = ?(8)
b) 0.6875(10) = ?(2)
c) Compute the 9’s compliment of 25.639(10)
d) Compute the 1’s compliment of 11101.0110(2)
6. Perform subtraction on the given numbers using 9’s complement method:
(a) 4,637 - 2,579 (b) 125 - 1,800
7. Perform subtraction on the given numbers using 10’s complement method:
(a) 2,043 - 4,361 (b) 1,631 – 745
8. Perform subtraction on the given binary numbers using 1’s complement method:
(a) 10011 - 10010 (b) 100010 - 100110
9. Perform subtraction on the given binary numbers using 2’s complement method:
(a) 1001 - 110101 (b) 101000 - 10101
10. Subtract using (r − 1)’s complement method (MQP ’22 – 6M)
Module – 4
Embedded Systems
24. What is an embedded system? List any 7 comparisons between embedded system and
general purpose computing system. (Feb ’22 – 8M)
25. Compare embedded systems and general computing systems. Also provide major application
areas of Embedded Systems. (MQP ’22 – 5M, Aug ’22 – 8M, MQP ’21 – 8M)
26. Write a note on classification of embedded systems.
(MQP ’22 – 6M, Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
27. Explain the classification of embedded system based on generation. (Feb ’22 – 6M)
28. What is an embedded system and brief about the different elements of an embedded system.
(MQP ’22 – 8M)
29. Write a note on core of an embedded system with its block diagram. (MQP ’22 – 8M)
30. List the comparison between microprocessor and microcontroller. (Feb ’22 – 6M)
31. Bring out the differences between RISC and CISC, Harvard & Von-Neumann.
(Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
32. With a neat block diagram, explain an instrumentation system. (Feb ’22 – 8M)
33. With neat diagrams, explain instrumentation and control systems.
34. Write a note on transducers. Explain one type of sensor and actuator with its operation.
(MQP ’22 – 7M)
35. Give the classification of transducers with examples. (MQP ‘21 – 6M)
36. Define ‘sensors’ and give its classification with examples. (MQP ‘21 – 6M)
37. Explain the operation of an LED with neat diagram. Mention its applications.
38. Explain how 7-segment display can be used to display the data and write a brief note on
operation of LED. (MQP ’22 – 7M)
39. With a neat circuit diagram, explain Common Cathode and Common Anode 7-segment LED
display. (Feb ’22 – 6M)
40. Explain the different configurations of 7-segment LED Display.
(Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
Module – 5
Analog and Digital Communication
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Introduction to Electronics Engineering Question Bank
1. Brief about modern communication system with its block diagram. (MQP ‘22 – 7M)
2. Describe the blocks of the basic communication system.
(Aug ’22 – 6M, Feb ’22 – 8M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
3. Define the following terms: (i) Modulation (ii) Carrier communication system (iii) Baseband
communication system with neat and suitable waveforms. (MQP ‘21 – 6M)
4. Explain the types of communication system. (Feb ’22 – 6M)
5. Describe the classification of RF (Radio Frequency) spectrum with applications in
communications systems. (MQP ‘21 – 8M)
6. Define and explain SNR, Noise Figure, channel types, amplitude modulation.
(MQP ‘21 – 8M)
7. Write a note on different types of modulations and briefly describe each in detail.
(MQP ‘22 – 8M)
8. Define Amplitude Modulation. With the help of waveforms, explain amplitude modulation.
(Feb ’22 – 6M)
9. Write a note on: (i) Amplitude Modulation (ii) Frequency Modulation (iii) Phase Modulation
10. List out the advantages of digital communication over analog communication.
(MQP ‘22 – 5M)
11. Write a note on digital modulation techniques.
12. Consider the following binary data and sketch the ASK, FSK & PSK modulated waveforms.
(MQP ‘22 – 6M)
13. Explain with a neat diagram the concept of radio wave propagation and its different types.
(MQP ‘22 – 7M)
14. Explain different types of radio wave propagation with a neat diagram.
(Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)
15. Explain three different modes of propagation of electromagnetic waves, with a neat diagram.
(Feb ’22 – 8M)
16. Present the architecture of a wireless communication transmitter and its modulation scheme
QPSK with waveforms and constellation diagrams. (MQP ‘21 – 6M)
17. Describe about radio signal transmission and multiple access techniques.
(MQP ‘22 – 7M)
18. Discuss the various multiple access techniques used in cellular network.
(Aug ’22 – 6M, MQP ‘21 – 6M)