Code No: RR210504 RR

II B.Tech I Semester(RR) Supplementary Examinations, November 2010

LINEAR AND DIGITAL IC APPLICATION
(Common to Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology and Computer
Science & Systems Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is an OP-AMP? Why it is called so? [4]

(b) Explain the parameters that should be considered for ac and dc applications of an OP-AMP [5]
(c) Draw and explain the three open loop OP-AMP configurations with neat circuit diagram [7]
2. (a) What is a clipper? With circuit diagram, explain the operation of positive and negative clippers
[10]
(b) Describe the principle of operation of a precision half wave rectifier with wave forms [6]
3. (a) Explain the function of a typical adjustable voltage regulator. How can you increase the current
driving capacity of the regulator? [6]
(b) Describe the principle of working of a balanced modulator using OP-AMP. Also give the appli-
cations of it. [10]
4. (a) What are the two basic modes in which the 555 timer operates? Briefly explain the differences
between the two operating modes of the 555 timer. [8]
(b) Design a ramp generator using 555 timer having an output frequency of approximately 5KHz.
[8]
5. Discuss the significance of phase detector, Low pass filter, amplifier and a VCO in PLL. [16]
6. (a) Explain the design procedure (with suitable circuit diagram of a fourth order Butterworth low-
pass filter). [10]
(b) A certain narrow band-pass filter has been designed to meet the following specifications: fC =2kHz.
Q=20, and Ap =10. What modifications are necessary in the filter circuit to change the center
frequency ‘fc ’ to 1kHz, keeping the gain and band-width constant? [6]
7. (a) What are the desirable features of CMOS gates? [5]
(b) Sketch the circuit of CMOS NAND gate and verify that it satisfies the Boolean NAND equation.
[6]
(c) Define the following terms : [5]
i. Fan-in
ii. Fan-out
iii. Standard load
iv. Current sink
v. Current source
8. (a) List out different types of A/D converters and compare their merits and demerits. [6]
(b) Give the schematic circuit of integrating type A/D converter and explain the operation of this
system and derive expression for output voltage Vo . [10]

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