Model Question Paper- I with effect from 2022

First/ Second Semester B.E Degree Examination, ______________

Basic Electronics (BBEE103/203)
TIME: 03 Hours Max.Marks:100
Notes:
1. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE
2. VTU Formula Hand Book is Permitted
3. M: Marks, L: Bloom’s level, C: Course outcomes.

Module - 1 M L C
Explain forward and reverse biasing VI characteristics of PN junction.
Q.1 a 6 L2 CO1
A Zener diode has a breakdown voltage of 10V. it is supplied from a
b voltage source varying between 20 to 40 V in series with a resistance of 7 L2 CO1
820Ω. Using ideal Zener diode model obtain minimum and maximum
zener currents.
With neat circuit diagram and waveforms explain the working of bridge
c rectifier. 7 L2 CO1

OR
Explain how zener diode can be used as a voltage regulator.
Q.2 a 6 L2 CO1
Explain with neat diagram and waveform working of the half wave
b rectifier and also derive an expression for the efficiency and ripple 7 L2 CO1
factor
In a full-wave rectifier, the input is from 30-0-30 V transformer. The
c load and diodeforward resistance are 100 Ω and 10 Ω respectively. 7 L2 CO1
Calculate the average load current,average load voltage and rectifier
efficiency.
Module – 2
Q.3 a Explain input and output characteristics of the common emitter 6 L2 CO2
configuration
Make use of N-channel enhancement type MOSFET and describe the
b construction and working. 7 L2 CO2

Explain various currents and voltages flowing through the BJT

c transistor. 7 L3 CO2

OR
Explain the transistor biasing circuit with relevant expressions.
Q.4 a 7 L2 CO2
Make use of n-channel JFET to describe its operation and
b characteristics. 7 L2 CO2
Define α and β. Determine the relationship between α and β
c 6 L2 CO2
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Module – 3
7 L2 CO2
Q5 a Briefly discuss the ideal characteristics of the Opamp.
Design the circuit diagram for the output voltage Vo = −5(0.1V1 + .2V2 7 L3 CO2
b + 10V3).Also draw the neat circuit diagram.
Derive an expression for integrator or differentiator. 6 L2 CO2
c
OR
Q.6 a Design the circuit for the output voltage 𝑣𝑜 = 2 ∫ 𝑣1 𝑑𝑡 + 0.4 𝑑𝑣2 + 7 L2 CO2
𝑑𝑡
10 𝑣3
Derive an expression for integrator or differentiator.
b 6 L3 CO2

c Derive an expression for the 3 input summing circuit. 6 L2 CO2

Module – 4
Solve a) (725.25)10 = ( ? )2 = ( ? )16
Q.7 a b) (111100111110001)2 = ( ? )8 = ( ? )16 6 L2 CO3
Build the equation Y = AB + CD + E to realize using
b a) NAND Gates 7 L2 CO3
b) NOR Gates
Construct and describe Full Adder with neat logic diagram and truth
c table. 7 L3 CO3

OR
State and prove DeMorgan0s theorem for three input variable.
Q.8 a 6 L2 CO3
Subtract (101)2 from (1101)2 using 1's and 2's complement method.
b 7 L3 CO3
Construct and describe Half Adder with neat logic diagram and truth
c table. 7 L2 CO3

Module – 5
Q.9 a Explain potentiometric type transducer 6 L2 CO5
A strain gauze with gauze factor of 2 is subject to a 0.28mmstarin. the
b wire dimensions are 50 cm length and 30µm diameter, and unstrained 7 L3 CO5
wire resistance is 55Ω. Calculate the change in wire resistance and
diameter if the entire length of the wire is strained positively.
Define Modulation Explain the need of modulation
c 7 L3 CO4
OR
Explain LVDT with relevant diagrams.
Q.10 a 8 L3 CO5
A parallel plate capacitive transducer has a plate area (𝑙 𝑥 𝑤) =
b (40𝑚𝑚 𝑥 40𝑚𝑚) and plate spacing d=0.5mm. Calculate the device 5 L2 CO5
capacitance and displacement that causes the capacitance to change by 5
pF. Also determine the transducer sensitivity,
Describe the blocks of the basic communication system.
c 7 L3 CO4
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Model Question Paper-I/II with effect from 2022-23
(CBCS Scheme)
USN

First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination

BASIC ELECTRONICS
( MODEL QP)
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from
each MODULE.

PO CO *Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain the Forward and Reverse Characteristic of 1,2 1 2 8
Semiconductor Diode.
b Explain Positive Half Wave Rectifier with input and output 1,2 1 2 6
waveforms.
c Explain Zener Diode as Voltage Regulator with no load. 1,2 1 2 6
OR
Q.02 a Explain RC π filter. 1,2 1 2 8
b Explain DC load line analysis for Semiconductor Diode. 1,2 1 2 8
c Write down the characteristic of Zener Diode. 1,2 1 2 4
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain BJT Current Amplification for increasing and 1,2 2 2 8
decreasing IB Levels.
b Explain Common Base Input Characteristic of BJT. 1,2 2 2 6
c Explain the working of n channel JFET. 1,2 2 2 6
OR
Q.04 a Explain the operation of enhancement MOSFET. 1,2 2 2 8
b Draw the DC load line for transistor and identify Q points. 1,2 2 2 8
c Explain Common Emitter Input Characteristics. 1,2 2 2 4
Module-3
Q. 05 a Explain block diagram of Typical OpAmp. 1,2 3 2 6
b Explain working of a Differential Amplifier 1,2 3 2 8
c Explain OpAmp as an integrator circuit with an input and 1,2 3 2 6
output waveform using square wave as input.
OR
Q. 06 a Explain basic Differential Amplifier 1,2 3 2 8
b Define Op Amp Parameters. Gain, CMRR, Slew rate, input 1,2 3 2 8
resistance
c Explain Inverting Amplifier. 1,2 3 2 4
Module-4
Q. 07 a Convert Decimal to Binary : 1) 41, 2)153, 3) 0.6875,4) 1,2 4 2 8
0.513
b Write down Axiomatic Definition of Boolean algebra. 1,2 4 2 6
c Simplify the Boolean function to minimum number of literals 1,2 4 2 6
( xy+ x’y+yz)
( x’y+ x(y+z) + y’z’)
OR
Q. 08 a Convert Binary to Decimal 1,2 4 2 8
I) 110111, 2) 10101010, 3) 0110, 4) 100.1010
b Explain SOP & POS with examples. 1,2 4 2 6
c Implement Half adder using basic gates. 1,2 4 2 6

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Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the working principle of Capacitive Transducer. 1,2 5 2 8
b Explain the working principle and applications of 1,2 5 2 8
Piezoelectric Transducer.
c Write down the applications of Thermal Transducer. 1,2 5 2 4
OR
Q. 10 a Explain typical Radio Transmitter with neat block diagram. 1,2 5 2 6
b What is modulation? Explain the need for Modulation. 1,2 5 2 8
c What is noise? Explain the term Channel Noise and its 1,2 5 2 6
effects.

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Model Question Paper-I/II with effect from 2022-23 (CBCS Scheme)
USN

First/Second Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Basic Electronics
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02. Missing data may be suitably assumed.

Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Explain the forward and reverse characteristics of a silicon diode L1 8

b Describe the working of a capacitor filter for a half wave rectifier with a L2 8
neat circuit diagram and necessary waveforms.
c Determine the peak output voltage and current for a bridge rectifier circuit L3 4
when the secondary RMS voltage is 30V and the diode forward drop is
0.7V.
OR
Q.02 a Describe the working of full wave rectifier with a neat circuit diagram and L1 8
necessary waveforms.
b Explain how a Zener diode can be used as voltage regulator by considering L2 8
the no load and loaded condition.
c A diode with VF=0.7V is connected as a half wave rectifier. The load L3 4
resistance is 500Ω and the secondary RMS voltage is 22V. Determine the
peak output voltage and the peak load current.
Module-2
Q. 03 a Explain the output characteristics of a transistor in common emitter L1 8
configuration.
b Explain the working of an n-channel JFET. L1 8

c With respect to BJT, describe the concept of obtaining the DC load line. L2 4

OR
Q.04 a Explain the Enhancement type MOSFET along with the drain characteristics. L1 8

b Explain the common base output characteristics. L1 8

c Describe how a transistor can be used a voltage amplifier. L2 4

Module-3
Q. 05 a With respect to an op-amp explain the following: L1 8
I. Input offset voltage
II. Slew rate
b Describe a summing amplifier using an op-amp in an inverting configuration with L2 8
three inputs.
c An inverting amplifier using op-amp has a feedback resistor of 10KΩ and one L3 4
input resistor of 1KΩ. Calculate the gain of the op-amp and the output voltage if
it supplied with an input 0f 0.5V.
OR

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Q. 06 a Describe the block diagram representation of an op-amp. Also describe its L1 8
operational behavior with an equivalent circuit.

b Describe an integrating amplifier using an op-amp in an inverting configuration. L2 8

c Develop a summer circuit using op-amp to get the following output voltage L3 4
𝑉𝑜 = −(2𝑉1 + 2𝑉2 )
Module-4
Q. 07 a Convert the following: L3 6
i. (110.1101)2=(?)10
ii. (847.951)10=(?)8
iii. (CAD.BF)16=(?)10

b Express the Boolean function F=A+BC in a sum of minterms L3 6

c Describe how NANd and NOR gates can be used as universal gates. L2 8

OR
Q. 08 a Simplify the following: L3 6
i. 𝑌 = 𝐴𝐵 + 𝐴̅𝐶 + 𝐵𝐶
ii. 𝑌 = (𝐴 + 𝐵̅ + 𝐵̅)(𝐴 + 𝐵̅ + 𝐶)
iii. 𝑌 = 𝐶(𝐵 + 𝐶)(𝐴 + 𝐵 + 𝐶)

b Express the Boolean function 𝐹 = 𝑋𝑌 + 𝑋̅𝑍 in a product of maxterms L3 6

c Describe the working of the full adder using basic gates. L2 8

Module-5
Q. 09 a Explain the working of the potentiometric resistive transducer. L1 8

b Write a note on photodiodes. L1 6

c Explain the various blocks involved in an electrical communication system. L1 6

OR
Q. 10 a Explain the working of Linear Variable Differential Transducer. L1 8

b Write a note on piezoelectric transducer. L1 6

c What is modulation? Describe the need of modulation in communication systems L1 6

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