SINHGAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE.

(Approved by AICTE, Recognized by Govt. of Maharashtra and Affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University)
44/1, Vadgaon (Bk), Off Sinhgad Road, Pune – 411041

First Year Engineering Department

Question Bank
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Basic Electronics Engineering – BXE (ESC101)
(2024 pattern)
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UNIT I
Diodes and Applications

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Question Marks BL CO PO
No. Code
Explain Impact of Electronics on Industry and
Q.1 [5] 1 1 1 1.3.1
Society.
Write a note on Active & Passive Component also
Q.2 [5] 1 1 1 1.3.1
Compare both.

Explain Diffusion & Drift Current also Compare [5]

Q.3 2 1 1 1.3.1
both.

Draw & explain Bridge rectifier with circuit Diagram [6]

Q.4 [5] 2 1 1,2
also draw input & output waveform.

Draw & explain full wave rectifier with Circuit [6]

Q.5 [5] 2 1 1,2
Diagram also draw input & output waveform.

With neat sketch Explain V- I Characteristics of PN [5]

Q.6 2&3 1 1 1.3.1
junction Diode.

Compare performance of HWR, FWR and Bridge 1.3.1

Q.7 rectifier. [5] 2 1 1,2 &
2.1.3
Write a short note on Light Emitting Diode (LED).
OR [5]
Q.8 2&3 1 1 1.3.1
With the help of characteristics, explain LED
construction and operation.

Write short note on Photodiode.

OR [6]
Q.9 2&3 1 1 1.3.1
Explain the working principle of Photodiode with
characteristics.
In a center tapped FWR, the rms half secondary [5]
Q.10 3 1 1 1.4.1
voltage is 10 V. Assuming ideal diodes and Load
 resistance of RL is equal to 2 kilo ohm. Find:

i. Peak current
ii. DC load Voltage
iii. Ripple factor
iv. Efficiency of rectification
For a Bridge Rectifier, the RMS secondary voltage of
transformer is 12.7V. Assuming ideal diodes and
Load resistance of RL is equal to 2 kilo ohm. Find:

i. Peak current
Q. 11 [6] 3 1 1 1.4.1
ii. DC Load Current
iii. DC load Voltage
iv. RMS Current
v. Peak inverse voltage of diode
vi. RMS voltage across load
 UNIT II
Transistors and Technology

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No. Code
Define Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT). Explain 1.1.1,
Construction of BJT with respect to area and doping [3] 1, 2.1.3
Q.1 2 1,2
Concentration. Mention its types. For BJT, if IB=20μA [2] 3 &
and IE=2mA Calculate value of IC and β (Beta). 1.3.1
Explain Common Emitter (CE) Configuration of BJT
Q.2 and also Draw the characteristics (Input & Output) of [5] 2 2 1 1.3.1
CE.

Q.3 Compare CE, CB and CC BJT configurations [5] 4 2 1 1.3.1

Define α, β and γ in case of transistor (Current 1.1.1

Amplification Factor for CB, CE, CC). Derive the ,
[2] 1,
Q.4 relationship between them. If α=0.98, calculate value 1,3 2 2.1.3
[3] 2
of β. &
1.3.1
Explain operation of BJT as a switch with neat circuit
Q.6 diagram & Waveform. Why CC and CB configuration [5] 2&3 2 1 1.3.1
are not preferred for BT as a switch?

Explain with a circuit diagram a single stage common

Q.7 emitter amplifier. State the function of each [5] 2 2 1 1.3.1
component in the circuit.

Draw the construction diagram and explain operation

Q.8 of n-channel EMOSFET. Also explain Drain & [5] 2&3 2 1 1.3.1
Transfer Characteristics.

Explain Following Application of MOSFET

Q.9 [6] 2 2 1 1.3.1
1. Switch 2. Amplifier
Compare Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and
Q. 10 EMOSFET. [5] 2 2 1 1.3.1

Q. 11 Explain N Well method of VLSI CMOS manufacturing [6] 1&2 2 1 1.3.1

Explain the following terms 1.3.1

Q.12 i) Feature size of a transistor ii) Channel length of [6] 2 2 2 &
transistor 2.1.3
 UNIT III
Logic Gates and Digital Circuits

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No. Code
State and prove De’Morgan’s sum & product theorem [2] 1,
Q.1 with the help of truth table. 1, 3 3 1.3.1
[4] 2
Implement Half adder using gates, truth tables & give 1,
Q.2 equations for Sum & Carry. [6] 3 3 1.3.1
2
What is Full Adder? Explain the working of Full Adder
with Truth Table and equation for Sum and Carry? 1,
Q.3 [6] 3 3 1.3.1
Implement Full Adder using two half Adder. 2

Explain operation of SR, JK, D & T flip-flop with its 1,

Q.4 truth table. [6] 2 3 1.3.1
2

Draw block diagram of Microprocessor and explain 1

Q.5 [6] 2 3 & 1.3.1
each block.
12
Draw block diagram of Microcontroller and explain 1
Q.6 [6] 2 3 & 1.3.1
each block.
12
Q.7 Compare Microprocessor and Microcontroller. [5] 2 3 1 1.3.1

Q.8 Why NAND and NOR gate are called universal gates? [6] 2 3 1 1.3.1

[6] 1,
Q. 9 Explain Digital IC Design flow. 2 3 1.3.1
2
 UNIT IV
Operational Amplifier and Electronic Instruments

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No. Code
What is Opamp ? Draw and explain the functional
Q.1 [6] 2&3 2 1 1.3.1
block diagram of an Opamp?

Define with typical & ideal values for IC 741, the

following Opamp parameters?
i. Voltage Gain
ii. Input Offset Voltage (Vio)
iii. Input Offset Current (Iio)
iv. Input Bias Current (IB) [7]
Q.2 1 2 1 1.4.1
v. Input Resistance(Ri)
vi. Output Resistance (Ro)
vii. CMRR
viii. PSRR
ix. Slew Rate
x. Bandwidth (B.W.)
Draw and Explain following application of OPAMP
1.Inverting Amplifier [6]
Q.3 2 2 1 1.3.1
2. Non - Inverting Amplifier
Also Compare Inverting & Non Inverting Amplifier
For the inverting amplifier using op-amp if Rf=100KΩ,
Ri=10KΩ, Vcc=±10V, Vi=2V 2.1.3
Q.4 i) Calculate Output voltage [5] 3 2 2 &
ii) Is the Result in Part (i) is practically possible? 1.1.1
Justify.
With the help of a block diagram, explain the 1
Q.5 [6] 2&3 4 & 1.3.1
operation of Digital Multimeter (DMM).
12
Draw & explain Block diagram of Function Generator
Q.6 [6] 2&3 4 1 1.3.1
(FG).

Draw the block diagram of a Digital Storage

Q.7 [6] 2&3 4 1 1.3.1
Oscilloscope (DSO) & explain its operation.

Explain working of the Regulated Power supply (DC

Q.8 [6] 2&3 4 1 1.3.1
power Supply) with block diagram.
 UNIT V
Sensors and Communication Systems

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Question Marks BL CO PO PI Code
No.
What is Transducer? Give comparison of active 2&
Q.1 [5] 5 1 1.3.1
and passive sensors. 3
Explain the principle of operation, construction
and working of an L.V.D.T. type Accelerometer 1.3.1
Q.2 Also state its advantages, disadvantages and [6] 1 5
& 2.1.3
applications. 1&2

Explain the principle of operation, construction

and working of thermocouple. Also state its 1.3.1
Q.3 [6] 1 5
advantages, disadvantages and applications. & 2.1.3
1&2
Explain the principle, construction and working
of an R.T.D. Also state its advantages, 1.3.1
Q.4 [6] 1 5
disadvantages and applications. 1&2 & 2.1.3

Explain the principle, construction and working

of a strain gauges. Also state its advantages, 1.3.1
Q.5 [6] 1 5
disadvantages and applications. 1&2 & 2.1.3

Explain working, principle and one application 1.3.1

Q.6 of a biosensor. [5] 2 6
1&2 & 2.1.3
Draw & Explain block diagram of IoT based
Q.7 Data Acquisition System [6] 2 6 2 1.3.1

Draw & Explain block diagram of IoT based

Q.8 Automation System [6] 2 6 2 1.3.1

With the help of block diagram, explain

Q. 9 Operation of Electronic Communication System. [6] 2 6 2 1.3.1

What is the need of modulation? What are the [6] 2&

Q.10 6 1 1.3.1
different types of modulation techniques? 3
Write a Short note on: 2.1.2&
Q. 11 i) Twisted Pair Cable ii) Coaxial Cable iii) Optical [6] 2 6 1 12.1.2
Fiber Cable
Draw & Explain IEEE Electromagnetic 2.1.2&
Q. 12 [6] 2 6 2
Spectrum with application 12.1.2
Q. 13 Explain Cellular Concept of Mobile [6] 2 6 2& 2.1.2&
 Communication System 12 12.1.2

Draw and Explain block diagram of GSM 1& 2.1.2 &

Q. 14 system. [6] 2 6
12 12.1.2