Syllabus DSP W Technical
Syllabus DSP W Technical
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EngineerinE Mathematics:
Lirrear Algebra: Vector space, basis, linear dependence and inciependence, matrix algebra, eigen vaiues and
eigen vectors, ranl<, sOluticn of Iinear equations- existence and uniqUeneSs.
Calculus: IVlean value theorems, theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite and improper
integrals, partial derivatives, maxima and rninima, multipie integrals, line, surface and volume integrals,
Taylor series.
Differential Equations: F,rst orcier equations (!inear and ironlinear), higher crder lirtear cjifierential
equations, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, methods of solutic'n using 'rariation of parameters..
ccrrrplenieirtary function anc particular integral, partial differential equations, variable separable methcd,
initial anc boundary vaiue problems'
Vectol Anaiysis: Vectors in plane anC space, rrector operations, gradient, divergence and curl, Gauss's,
Green's and Stokes' theot t:rns.
Cornplex Analysis: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem, Cauchy's integral fcrmula, sequences,
series, convergence tests. Iavlor and Laurent series, residue theorem.
Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, moCe, standard deviation, combinatorial probability, probability
rlistritrutions. binomial clis':ribution, Pcisson distribution, exponential distribution, ncrrnal distribution, joint
and conditional prooabilitv.
Continuous-time signals: Fourier series and Fourrer transforrr,, sampling theorem arrd applications.
LTI systems: cjefinition and pr<-rperties, causality, stabiiity, irnpulse response, ccnvolutiorr, pcles ancj zeroes,
frequerrcy respcnse, group delay, phase Celay.
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Electronic Devices
Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, equilibrium carrier concentration, direct and
indirect band-gap semiconductors.
Carrier transport: diff,usion current, drift current, mobility and resistivity, generation and recombination
of
carriers, Poisson and continuity equations
P.N junction, Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photo diode and solar cell'
Analog Circults
Diode circuits: clipping, clamping and rectifiers.
mirrors
BJTand MoSFET amplifiers: biasing, ac coupling, small signal analysis, frequency response. current
and differential a mPlifiers.
Op-amp circuits: Amplifiers, summers, differentiators, integrators, active filters, Schmitt triggers
and
oscillators'
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Digital Circuits
Number representations: binary, integer and floating-point- numbers. Combinatorial circuits: Boolean
gates and their static
algebra, minimization of functions using Boolean identities and Karnaugh map, logic
CIvIOS implementations, arithmetic cil'cuits, code converters, muitiplexers, decoders-
Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters, shlfi-registers, finite state machines, propagation
ciela\, setup and hold time, critical path cielay.
Computer organization: Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU, data-path and control unit,
instruction pipeliriing.
Controisystems
Basic control system components; leedback principle; Transfer function; Block diagram represenlation;
'signal
flovr graph; Transient and steady-state analysis of LTI systems; Frequency response; Routh-Hurwitz
and Nyquist stability crireria; Bode and root-locus plots; Lag, lead and laglead compensation; State variable
model and solution of state equation of LTI systems.
Communications
Random processes: autocorrelation and power spectral density, properties of white noise, filtering of
random signals through LTI systems.
Analog communications: amplitucle modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation,
spectra of AM and FM, superheterodyne receivers.
Digital communications: PCM, DPCM, digitai modulation schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK, QAM), bandwidth, inter-
symbol interference, MAp, ML detection, matched filter receiver, SNR and BER.
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Funclarrrentals of error correction, Hamming codes, CRC.
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Electromagnetics
Maxwell's equations: differential and integral forms and their interpretation, boundary conditions, wave
equation, Poynting vector.
Plane waves and properties: reflection and refraction, polarization, phase and group velocity, propagation
through various media, skin depth.
Rectangular and circular waveguides, light propagation in optical fibers, dipole and monopole antennas,
linear antenna arrays.
Basics of semiconductors; Diode/Transistor basics qnd characteristics; Diodes for different uses;
Junction & Field Effect Transistors (BJTs, JFETs, MOSFETs); Transistor amplifiers of
different types,
oscillators and other circuits; Easics of lntegrated Circuits (lCs); Bipolar, MOS and CMOS lCs;
Basics of linear lCs, operarional amplifiers and their applications- linear/non-linear; Optical
sources/detectors; Basics of Opto electronics and its applications.
DC circuits-ohm's & Kirchoff's laws, mesh and nodal analysis, circuit theorems; Electro-magnetisrn,
Faraday's & Lenz's laws, induced EMF and its uses; Single-phase AC circuits phase AC
circuits;
Transformers, effrciency; Baslcs- DC machines, induction machines and synchronous machines;
Electrrcal power sources- basics: hydroelectric, thermal, nuclear, wind, solar;
tsasics of batteries and their uses.
It/lateriats Science
Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Analog and Digital systems
for m6asurement, measuring instruments for different applications;
static/dynamic characteristics of
measurement systems, errors, statisticai analysis and curve
fitting; Measuremena ,;:;;;-;" t;;
non-electrical quantities; Easics of telemetry; Different types
of transducers and dispiays; Data
acquisition system basics.
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Network Theory
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Network graphs & matrices; \A/,ye-Deha transformation; Linear constant coefficient differential equations-
time domain analysis of RLC circuits; Solution of network equations using Laplace transforms-
frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits; J-port network parametersdriving point &
transfer functions; State equations for networks; Steady state sinusoidal analysis.
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Random signals, noise, probability theory, information theory; Analog versus digital communication
& applications: Systems- AM, FM, transmitters/receivers, theory/practice/ standards, SNR
comparison; Digital comrnunication basics: Sampling, quantizing, coding, PCM, DPCM, multiplexing-
audio/video; Digitalmoclulation: ASK, FSK, PSK; Multiple access: TDMA, FDMA, CDMA; Optical
ccmmunication : fibre optics, theory, practice/standards.
Control Systems:
Classification of signals and systems; Applitation of signal and system theory; System reaiization;
Transforms & their applications; Signal flow graphs, Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root !oci, Nyquist/
Bode plots; & close loop types, stability analysis, steady state, transient and
Feedback systlms- open
frequency response anaiysis; Design of control systems, compensators, elements of
lead/lag compensation, PID and inciustrial controllers.
Electro Magnetics:
Elements of vector calculus, Maxwell's equations-basic concepts; Gauss', Stokes' theorems; Wave
propagation thi'ough 26 different media; Transmission Lines-differerrt types, basics, Smith's chart,
irnpedance matching/transformation, S- parameters, pulse excitation, uses; \ffaveguides-basics,
rectangular types, modes, cut-off frequency, dispersion, dielectric types; Antennas-radiation pattern,
monopoles/Cipoles, gain, arrays-active/passive, theory, uses.
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Advanced Electronics Topics:
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Communication networks: Principles /practices /technologies /uses /OSl model/security; Basic
multiplexed streams/scheduling; Cellular networks, types, analysis, protocols (TCP/TCPIP); Microwave
& satellite communication: Terrestrialrispace type LOS systems, block schematics link calculations,
system design; Communication sateilites, orbits, characteristics, systems, uses; Fibre-optic
Ensineering Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
propositional ancj first order logic: Sets, Relations, Functions, P?rtial orders and LatticesGroups.
Linear Algebra: Matrices, Determinants, System of linear equations, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors and LU
decomposition.
Calculus: Limits, contiriuity and differentiability, Maxima and minima, Mean value theorem and lntegration
probability: Random variables; Uniform, normal, exponential, poisson and binomial distributions; F,4ean,
median, rnode and standard deviation; Conditional probability and Bayes theorem
Digital Logic: Boolean algebr:a, Combinational and sequential circuits, Minimization, Number
representations and computerlarithmetic (fixed and floating poirrt). I
Basic Electronics Engineering:
Basics of Semiconductor diodes anC transistors and characteristics, Junction and field effect
transistors (BJT, FET and MOSFETS), different types of transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and
frequency response; oscillators and other circuits, feedback amplifiers.
Computer Organization and Architecture: Machine instructions and addressing modes, ALU, data-path and
control unit, lnstruction pipelining and Memory hierarchy ( Cache Main memory and secondary storage l/O
interface (interrupt and DMA mode)),
Programming and Data Structures: Programming in C, Recursion, Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees,
binary search trees, binary heaps and graphs
Analog and Digital Electronics:
Operational amPlifiers -
characteristics and applications, combinational and sequential logic circuits, muitiplexers, multivibrators,
sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters, basics of filter circuits and applications,
simple
active filters; Microprocessor basics- interfaces and applications, basics of linear integrated circuits;
Analog communication basics, Modulation and de - modulation, noise and bandwidth, transmitters
and receivers, signal to noise ratio, digital communication basics, sampling, quantizing, coding,
frequency and time domain multiplexing, power line carrier communication systems'
Computer Fundamentals:
Processing Unit,
Number systems, Boolean algebra, arithmetic functions, Basic Architecture, Central
programming' basics of
l/O and Memory Organisation; peripheral devices, data representation and
Operating sybtem and networking, tirtual memory, file systems; Elements
of programmihg
cnrtinp hashing
Algorithms: Sebrching, sorting, Asvl
hashinp Asymptotic worst case tirne and space complexity' Algorithm
Graph search' minimum spanning
design techniques (Grqedy, Dynamic programming, Divide-and-conquer),
trees, shortest Paths
grammarS and push-down
Theoiy of Computation:Regular expressicns and finite automata, Context-free
machines and undecidability
automata, Regular and contex-free languages, pumping lemma Turing
Runtime environments and
Compiler Design: Lexicai analysis, parsing, syntax-directed translation,
lntermediate code generation.
anC synchronization
Operating System: processes, threads, inter-process commttnication, concurrency
File s-vstems'
Deadiock CpU scheduling Memory management and virtual memorY
SQL. lntegrity constraints,
Databases: ER-model. Relational model: relational algebra, tuple calcuius,
and concurrency 6st1tt''
normal forms. File organization, indexing (e.8-, B and B+ trees)' Transactions
Computer Networks: Concept of layering: OSI ancj TCP/IP Protoccl Stacks; Basics
of packet, circuit and
virtual circuit switching; Data link layer: framing, error .detection, t\4edium Access Control'
Ethernet
routing; Fragmentation
bridging; Routing protocols: shortest path, flooding, distance vector and link state
(ARP, DHCP and ICMP) and Network
and lp addressing, lpv4, CIDR notation, Basics of lP support protocols
.Addre;s Translation (NAT); Transport layer: flow control anci confestion control, UDP, TCP, sockets;
Application layer protocols: DNS, SMTP, HTTP, FTP and Email'
Communications:
Random processes: autocorrelation and power spectral density, propefties of white noise,
filtering'of
random signals through LTI systems.
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Analog cbmmunications: amplitude modulation and demodulation, angle modulation and demodulation,
spectra 6f Rfu and FM, superheterodyne receivers'
Engiheering Mathematics :
methoCs for
Matrix theory, Eigen values & Eigen vectors, system of linear equations, Numerical
solution of non-linear algebraic equations and differential equations, integral calculus,
partial derivatives, maxima and minima, Line, Silrface and Volume lntegrals. Fourier
series, linear,
problems, complex variables,
non-linear and partial differential equations, initial and boundary value
fundamentals, Sampling
Taylor.,s and Laurent's series, residue theorem, probability and statistics
and regression analysis
theorem, random variables, Normal and Porsson ciistributions, correlation
Electrical Materials:
insulating materials, maE
Electricai Engineering i\/aterials, crystal structures and defects, ceramic materials,
'ferro-magrretic materials and
netic materials - basics, properties and applications; ferrites,
components; basics of solici state physics, conductors; Photo-conductivity; Basics of Nano materials
and Superconductors.
Circu[t elements, network graph, KCL, KVL, Node and Mesh analysis, ideal current and
voltage
sources, Thevenin's, Norton's, Superposition and Maximum Power Transfer theorems, transient
I response of DC and AC networks, Sinusoital steady state analysis, basic filter concepts,
t*o-po.t networks, three phase circuits, Magnetically coupled circuits, Gauss Theorem, electric field
anC potential due to point, line, plane and sphbrical charge distributions, Ampere's and Biot-
Savart's laws; inductance, dielectrics, capacitance; Maxwell's equations'
Analog and Digital systems for measurement, measuring instruments for different applications;
Static/dynamic characterlstics of measurement systems, errors, Statistical analysis and curve fitting;
Measurement systems for non-electrical quantities; Basics of telemetry; Different types of transducers
and displays . Principles of measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Bridges and potentiometers;
moving coil, moving iron, dynamometer and induction type instruments, measurement of voltage,
current, power, energy and power factor, instrument transformers, digital voltmeters and
muiri-meters, phase, time and frequency measurement, Q-meters, oscilloscopes, potentiometric
recorders, 'erTor analysis, Basics of sensors, basics of data acquisition systems
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Basics of Semiconductor diodes and transistors and characteristics, Junction and field effect
transistors (BjT, FET and MOSFETS), different types of transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and
frequency response; oscillators and other circuits, feedback amplifiers.
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Operational amplifiers - characteristics and applications, combinational and sequential logic circuits,
nrultiplexers, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters, basics of filter circuits
and applications, simple active filters; MiCroprocessor basics- interfaces and applications, basics of
linear integrated circuits; Analog communication basics, Modulation and de - modulation, noise and
bandwidth, transmitters and receivers, signal to noise ratio, digital communication basics, sampling,
quantizing, cOding, frequency anci time domain multiplexing, power line carrier
communication systems.
Representation of ccntinuous and discrete-tin'le sigtrals, shifting and scaling ope.rations, linear,
tinre-invar-iant and causal systems, Fourier series representation of continuous periodic signals,
sampling theorem, Four:er and Laplace transforrns, Z transforms, Discrete Fouriei' transfcrm, FFT,
linear convolution, discrete cosine transfcrm, FIR filter, llR filter, bilinear transfornration.
Control Systems:
principles . of feedback, transfer function, block diagrams . and signal flow graphs,
steady-state errors, transfcrms and their applications; Routh-hurwitz. criterion, Nyquist techniques,
Bode plots, root loci, lag, lead and lead-lag compensation, stability analysis, transient and
frequency response analysis, state space model, state transition matrix, controllability and
observability, linear state variable feedback, PID and industrial controllers.
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Electrical Machines :l
DC circuits-Ohm's & Kirchoff's iaws, mesh ahd nodal analysis, circuit theorems; Electro-magnetism,
FaraCay's & Lenz's laws, induced EMF and its uses; Single-phase AC circuits;
Single phase transformers, three phase transformers - connections, parallel operation. auto -
transformer, energy conversion principles, DC machines - types, windings, generator characteristics,
armature reaction and commutation, starting and speed control of motors, lnduction motors -
principles, types, performance characteristics, starting and speed control, Synchronous
machines - performance, regulation, parallel operation of generators, motor starting, characteristics and
applications, servo and stepper motors. Electrical power sources- basics: hydroelectric, thermal,
nuclear, v,rind, solar; Basics of batteries and their uses
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Power Systems :
Basic power generation concepts, steam, gaS and water turbines, transmission
line models and
performance, cable performance, insulation, corona and radio interference,
power factor correction,
symmetrical components, fault analysis, principles of protection systems, basics
of solid state relays
and digital protection; Circuit breakers; Radial and ring- main distribution systems, Matrix
representation
System stability concepts'
of power Systems, load flow analysis, voltage control and economic operation,
concepts''Concepts of power
Swing curves and equal area criterion' HVDC transmission and FACTS
interrupts, DMA, instruction sets, interfacing; Controllers & uses; Embedded systems'
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Engineeri ng Mathematics:
Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.
Calculus: Mean value thecrems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper
integrals, partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vectcr identities,
Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green's theorems.
Differential Equations: First order equation (linear and no{inear), Higher order linear differential
etuations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of palameters, Cauchy's and Euler's equations,
lnitial and boundaryvalue problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.
Compl,ex Variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem and integral foi'mula, Taylor's and
Laurent' series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.
Probability and Statistics: Probability, Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Probability Density
Function, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous
distributions, Exponential, 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.
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lnstrumentation Engineeri ng:
of Circuits and Measurement Systems: Kirchoff's laws, mesh and nodal Analysis. Circuit theorems.
Basics
Oneport and two-port Netwsrk Functions. Static and dynamic characteristics of Measurement Systems,
Error and uncertainty analysis. Statistical analysis of data and curve fitting.
Analog Electronics: Characteristics of diode, BJT, JFET and MOSFET. Diode circuits. Transistors at low and
high frequencies, Amplifiers, single and multi-stage. Feedback amplifiers. Operational amplifiers,
characteristics and circuit configurations. lnstrumentation amplifier. Precision rectifier. V-to-l and l-to-V
converter. Op-Amp based active filters. Oscillators and'signal generators.
Digital Electronics: Combinational logic circuits, minimization of Boolean functions. lC families, TTL, MOS
and CMOS. Arithmetic circuits. Comparators, Schmitt trigger, timers and mono-stable multi-vibrator.
Sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters, shift registers. Multiplexer, S/H circuit. Analog-to-Digital and Digital-
to-Analog converters. Basics of number systern. Microprocessor applications, rnemory and input-output
interfacing. M icrocontrolle rs
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lnstrumentation Engineering:
Signals, Systems and Communications: Periodic and aperiodic signals. lmpulse response, transfer function
and frequency response of first and second order systems. Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-
transform, Convolution, correlation and characteristics of linear time invariant systems. Disclete time
system, impulse and frequency response. Pulse transfer function. llR and FIR filters. Amplitude and
frequency modulation ahd demodulation. Sampling theorem, pulse code modulation. Frequency and time
division multiplexing. Amplitude shift keying, frequeniy shift keying and pulse shift keying for digital
modulation.
Control Systems and Process Control: Feedback principles. Signal flow graphs. Transient Response,
iteadystate-errors. Routh and Nyquist criteria. Bode plot, root loci. Time delay systems. Phase and gain
margin. State space representation of systems. Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic system components.
Synchro paii, servo and step motors. On-off, cascade, P, Pl, PlD, feed forward and derivative controller,
Fuzzy controllers.
Anal$ical, Optical and Biomedical Instrumentation: Mass spectrometry, UV, visible and lR spectrometry.
Xray and nuclear radiation measurements. Optical sources and detectors, LED, laser, Photo-diode, photo-
resistor and their characteristics. lnterferorneters, applications in metrology. Basics of fiber optic's.
Biomedical instruments, EEG, ECG and EMG. Clinical measurements. Ultrasonic transducers and
Ultrasonography. Principles of Computer Assisted Tomography.
Communication:
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power spectral density, properties of white noise, filtering
Random processes: autocorrelation and
random signals through LTI systems'
Analogcommunications:amplitudemodulationanddemodulation'anglemodulationanddemodulation'
receivers'
spectra of AM and FM, superheterodyne
lnformationtheory:entropy,mutualinformationandchannelcapacitytheorem.
inter-
modulation schemes (ASK' PSK', FSK', QAM)' bandwidth'
Digitalcommunications: PCM, DPCM, digital
interference, MAp, ML detection, matched
filter receiver, SNR and BER.
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codes' CRC'
Fundamentals of error correction, Hamming
Engineering Mathematics
Electrical Materials:
and defects, ceramie materials' insulating material'
Electrical Engineering Materials, crystal structures
magnetic materials -basics, properties and applications;
ferrites, ferro-magnetic materials and
components; basics of solid state physici, conductors; Photo-cohductivity;
potentiometers; moving
Principles measurement, accuracy, precision and standards; Bridges and
of
coil, moving iron, dynamometer and induction type instruments, measurement
of voltage' current'
power, energy and power factor, instrurnent transformers, digital voltmeters and
multi-meterS'
phase, time and frequency measurerhent, Q meters, oscilloscopes, potentiometer recorders' error
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analysis, basics of sensors, Transducers, basics of data acquisition systems
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Computer Fundamentals:
Number systems, Boolean algebra, arithmetic functions, Basic Architecture, Central Processing Unit,
l/O and Memory Organisation; peripheral devices, data representation and programming; basics of Operati
ng system and networking, virtual memory, file systems; Elements of
programming languages,
typical examPles.
Basics of Semiconductor diodes and transistors and characteristics, Junction and field effect
transistors (BJT, FET and MOSFETS), different types of transistor amplifiers, equivalent circuits and
frequency response; oscillators and other circuits, feedback amplifiers.
PAPER_ II
Operational amplifiers - characteristics and applications, combinational and sequential logic circuits,
multiplexers, multivibrators, sample and hold circuits, A/D and D/A converters,
basics of filter circuits and applications, simple active filters; Microprocessor basics- interfaces and
applications, basics of linear integrated circuits; Analog communication basics, tV'lodulation and de -
modulation, noise and bandwidth, transmitters and receivers, signal to noise ratio, digital
communication basics, sampling, quantizing, coding, frequency and time domain multiplexing, power
line carrier communication svsterns.
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 and Laplace transforms, Z transforms, Discrete Fourier transform, FFT,
linear convolution, discrete cosine traflsform, FIR filter, llR filter, bilinear transformation.
Control Systems:
Principles of feedback, transfer function, block diagrams and signal flow graphs, steadrT-state errors, transfo
rms and their applications; Routh- Hurwitz criterion, Nyquist techniques, Bode plots, root loci, lag, lead
and lead-lag compensation, stability analysis, transient and
frequency response analysis, state space model, state transition matrix, controllability and
observability, linear state variable feedback, PID and indqtrial controllers.
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Electrical Machines:
Single phase transfo.rmers, three phase transformers - connections, parallel operation, auto -
transformer, energy conversion principles, DC machines - types, windings, generator characteristics,
armature reaction and commutation,
starting and speed control of motors, lnduction motors - principles, types, performance characteristics, star
ting and speed
control, Synchronous machines - performance, regulation, parallel operation of generators, motor starting,
characteristici and applications, servo and stepper motors.
Power Systems
Basic power generation concepts, steam, gas and water turbines, transmission line models and
performance, cable perforniance, insulation, corona and radio interference, power factor correction,
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Semiconductor power diodes, transistors, thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs -static
characteristics and principles of operation, triggering circuits, phase control rectifiers, bridge
converters - fully cohtrolled and half controlled, principles of choppers and inverters, basis concepts
of
adjustable speed DC and AC drives, DC-DC switched mode converters, DC-AC switched mode
converters, resonant converters, high frequency inductors and transformers, power supplies.
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