Assignment I
Assignment I
EC301
MODULE 1
Marks: 5
Follow similar format for next
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modules/units.
1. Write down the difference between PN 5 CO2 E
junction diode and Zener Diode?
2. (i) Draw the energy Band Diagram of 3 CO3
metal semiconductor junction when ϕm< ϕs.
(ii) State the difference between a PN 2
junction diode and Schottky diode?
3. Write down the differences between 5 CO2 E
clipper and clamper circuit.
4. (i) What do you mean by potential barrier 4 CO1 M
and depletion region in p-n junction diode?
(ii) What do you mean by cut in voltage? 1
5. Distinguished between Zener breakdown 5 CO2 H
and Avalanche breakdown?
Marks: 10
MODULE 2
MARKS 5
1. Explain Voltage series and Voltage shunt feedback. CO3 E
2. What are the advantages of h-parameter model. CO2 E
3. Compare between negative and positive feedback. CO3 M
4. Write down the characteristics of negative feedback. CO1 M
5. What are the conditions for oscillation? Compare class A and class B amplifier
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MARKS 10
2.(i). Analyze the operation of CE amplifier and derive the expression for h parameters of the
same.
(ii) The hybrid parameters of a transistor used as an amplifier in the CE configuration are hie
= 800Ω, hfe = 46, hoe = 80 × 10-6 and hre = 5.4× 10-4. If RL= 5kΩand Rs =500Ω. Find Ai,
Ri, Av, Ro. CO2 H
10. a) Draw the circuit diagram of class B push pull amplifier and explain its operation.
b) Prove that its conversion efficiency is 78.5%. [5+5] CO1 E
11.a) Explain the principle of operation of class-AB power amplifier with a neat sketch.
b) Discuss in detail about frequency response of tuned amplifiers. [5+5] CO2 M
MODULE 3
MARKS 5
List out the ideal characteristics of an OP-AMP. CO3 E
Draw and write the output voltage equation of Non inverting amplifier using opamp.
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Draw the circuit diagram of an integrator and give its output equation. CO3 M
Draw the circuit diagram of a Logarithmic amplifier using opamp and give its output
equation. CO3 M
Draw the circuit diagram of a Schmitt Trigger and give its output equation. CO1 H
Explain the working principle of 555 timer with diagram. CO2 E
Derive an expression for frequency of oscillations of a Hartley oscillator. CO1 E
Design Monostable multivibrator using 555 timer. CO2 H
Derive an expression for frequency of oscillations of a Wien Bridge oscillator. CO1 E
Design Astable multivibrator using 555 timer. CO2 M
MARKS 10
1. a). Derive the expression for 3 input summing amplifier with circuit diagram?
b) Write the design steps of the first order low pass filter and draw its circuit.
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2. a) Draw the circuit of a difference amplifier with one op-amp and derive the
expression for voltage gain.
b) Draw a neat circuit of an integrator circuit. Explain the functioning with the input-
output waveforms. 5+5 CO3 E
3.a) State the Barkhausen criterion for oscillation.
b) Derive an expression for frequency of oscillations of a RC phase shift oscillator.
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4.a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of negative feedback in amplifiers?
b) Draw and explain the operation of Colpitt’s oscillator. [5+5] CO1 M
5. a) In a colpitt’s oscillator, the values of the inductors and capacitors in the tank circuit are
L=40mH, C1=100 pF , C2=500 pF . i)Find the frequency of oscillation. ii) if the output
voltage is 10 V, find the feedback voltage. iii) find the minimum gain , if the frequency is
changed by changing ‘L’ alone. iv)find the value of C1, for a gain of 10. v)also find the new
frequency of oscillation.
b) Compare the RC phase shift and wein bridge oscillators. (5+5) CO1 H
6. Write shorts notes on: (i) Bistable multivibrator (ii) Band Pass filter using opamp.
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