Z1 = 40 + jO j80 ohms

=
41l0V
...py

(b)

m
v
N G1ven that the currents m (1) fort> 0 are
11 = 0 5 (e-<+ e-3t) amps, +
12 = 0 I (3e-3t- e-<_) amps, find v1(t) fort> 0 'C.J
.. : ;p- &'(j

(c)

in cylindrical co ordinates r, <1\ z. Calculate the outward flux crossing a right circular cylinder
of radius 2x0, its axis coinciding with the z-axis and with the two plant faces at z = 0 and z =
5XQ, where x 0 = I em.
(b) Derive an expression for the inductance per unit I ength of a coaxial cable with radii a and b.
Also calculate the value when a= 0.5 em and b = 2. 0 em.
(c) A 2 m I ong current carrying conductor is aligned in y -direction, its x -and z-co ordinates being
5 m each. The current is 8 A in the negative y-direction. The conductor is subjected to a

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 uniform magnetic field and the resulting force on the conductor is 4 x 10-3 ( -i, + i, )N . Find
the magnetic flux density (of the applied field).
4. (a) A 2 0 kO standard resistor R. and a test resistor Rx are connected in series aero ss a d. c.
voltage source of negligible internal resistance. The voltages aero ss R., Rx and the source are
measured in tum by an accurate 0- 120 V d. c. voltmeter. The readings obtained are 75 V, 21
V and I 00 V respectively. Find the sensitivity of the d.c. voltmeter.
(b) Give the block diagram of a typical modem digital counter and show how it is used to
measure the frequency of a given lest signal. What other categories of measuremen be
performed using a digital counter?
(c) A thermo-electric sensor with a time constant of 50 ms is used to record the te era of a
furnace Assunung that the furnace temperature vanes SinUSOidally beta e 0 lmltS
3 00 C and 5 00 C wtth a frequency of 2 Hz, deternune the hm1ts of e te erature as
recorded from the sensor Ind1cate a method of reducmg the resultano

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5. Answer any three of the follo1Mng
(a) Explam how the mput current changes m a
when the fie! d current IS vaned Draw
(b) In the c1rcw t of F1g Q 5 (b), the diodes are
when v1(t) IS a square waveform of
crossmg at t = 0, the mput v 2 (t) 1ttl
rectangular pulse existing over I <t
0 +
r motor wtth constant load
a! ermme and sketch v 0(t) for 0 < t < 8 ms
tude, 8 ms penod wtth a pos1t1ve gomg zero
t wtth t m ms and v3 (t) 1s a 3 V amphtude
ms.

v!Q)..
"'f_/JI:
>Cif4i-

Qs.> "

6
The atomic density of silicon is 5 x 10 22 atoms/cm3, the intrinsic carrier density is 1.48
.
10 pair/cm3 and the mobilities are 500 cm2N-s and 1300 cm2N-s. Compare the
ductivi ty with that of intrinsic silicon.

The circuit shown in Fig. Q. 5(d) is using master-slave flip-flops. Vee is high and can be
taken to be I. Find Bo and B1 for the first seven clock cycles after these are initially cleared.
Give precise explanations for your answers.
 fig. Q.S{d)

6. (a) Two & series motors with different airgaps, but otherwise identical, run at 700
respectively, when taking 50 A at 5 00 V. The resistance of each motor includi
field is 0. 36 0. If the two motors are mechanically coupled and connected in s
supply taking a current of 50 A, determine the speed and the voltage aero ss

(b) Two single phase transformers, T1 and T2 are operated in para!! The
transformer, T1 is rated at 100 kVA having a percentage impe The
transformer, T2 is rated at 200 kVA having a percentage impedanc f (I + j4). Calculate
the load shared by each, when the total load IS 250 kVA at 0 8 powe ctor tagging Also
cal cui ate the total load at the same power factor that m parallel can
sup pi y such that ne1ther of the transformers gets overlo

(c) Explam the foll owmg m relation to a plan smgle on motor

(1) It falls to start when connected to

(u) If 1t 1s started m e1ther direction, rotate m the same direction

7. (a) A 3-phase, 6600 V, I 00 kVA, syn ous erator delivers rated current at 0.8 pf lagging,
the load voltage being 6 kV. The st and synchronous reactance per phase are I 0 and
30 0 respectively. o voltage when the load current remains same at rated
value, but the power facti e .8 leading. The field current is the same as before.

(b) The rotor of a Hz, slip -ring induction motor has resistance of 0. 2 0 per
phase and runs0 on hill load. Calculate the resistance to be inserted in the rotor
circuit so that e e educes to 80 0 rpm, with torque (i) remaining constant, and (ii)
varying as squar s ed. Neglect stator impedance. Make assumptions as needed.

(c) A 40 0 k\...... de shunt motor takes 4 2 A and runs at 120 0 rpm. The resistances of
are 0.8 0 and 200 0 respectively. Neglect armature reaction. (i) Find the
fi t required to reduce the speed to I 0 00 rpm with I oad torque at half of previous
Find also the initial armature current, when the fie! d current is changed to that
' n (i), with the speed not changing instantaneously.

8. Find the CB h-parameters of a transistor in terms of its r-parameters and a..

A silicon transistor has a bias using an emitter resistor potential divider

combination. The emitter circuit resistance is 3 00 0, the coli ector circuit resistance is 5 00 0,
collector supply voltage is 15 V and = I 0 0. Find the potential divider resistances so that
maximum symmetrical swing is permitted at the collector. Take V CE,su = 0.

(c) Describe a successive approximation type of an A to D converter and give its merits. Find the
conversion time and the resolution of an 8-bit ADC of this type when the clock period is
1.251J.S.

Some useful data:

Electronic ch arge :e 1.6 x 10-19 C

Permeability of free space : IJ.o = 41t X 10-7 H/m

Permittivity of free space : So= 8.85 x 10-12 F/m

 Time Allowed: Three Hours Maximum marks: 300
lnstnJclions:
Candidates should five questions in all selecting at least two

The number of marks carried by each question is indicated at the end of thee on.
Parts of the same question must be answered together and must not e in osed between
answers to other questions.

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I Select any three of the following statements, read and identify the correct and
incorrect ones. Justify your answer using not in each case.
(20x3=60)
(a) Real parts of the Eigen values of a sys m are always positive.
(b) Knowing the step resp tli response to a ramp input cannot be deduced.
(c) Use of a free wheeling d ves the quality of speedtorque characteristics of a
thyristor controlled tor
(d) State variable metho s can be applied both to linear and nonlinear systems.
2. (a) Sketch and uencyresponse characteristics of a secondorder control system
What 1s the ratio on the amph tude and phase of the steady state output ?
+ (20)
(b) The ath transfer function of a p os1t1 on control system wtth velo c1ty feedback 1s
gl

and a for transfer function of the feedback path (i) H(s) = I, and (ii) H(s) = (I + a.s). The
nominal values of the parameters are K= 12, p = 3 and a= 0.14.
(20)
(c) A linear feedback control system has an open loop transfer function

Jl(s+al
A =...:....r:,...-+-:-
a2 (I+ s )s'
where and a are adjustable parameters. Find the relation between and a so that the
system is stable with unity feedback .
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3. (a) What are Tachogenerators ? Discuss with block diagram, their application to dosed-loop
control systems.
(20)
(b) The block diagram of an electronic pacemaker is given in Fig I, where K = 40 0.

Desilv:Q
rir}
role

Frg l
(i)
(ii) Calculate the mtegral of the square of the error between tnputa ou t
(iii) Detemune the steady-state error for a urut ramp mput
(iv) Deterrrune the value of K for whtch the steady-state error to a p wtll be 0 02
(20)
(c)

y=[-1

4. (a)

(b)

(20)
(c) A slab of material 2.5 em thick and 20 0 sq. em in area, having relative p errnittivity 5 and 0. 0 5
is to be heated using dielectric heating. The power required is 20 0 watts at a frequency of 3 0
MHz. Determine the voltage required and the current that will flow through the materiaL If
the voltage were to be limited to 6 00 V, what should be the frequency for the same power
requirement?
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 (20)

SECnONB
Qttemon no. 5 is compulsory.
5. Comment with justification on the correctness or otherwise of any three of the following statements,
restricting your answer to within 2 00 words for each:

(a) Lightning arrestor should be located as close to the transformer being

physically possible.
(b)

(c)

(d)

6. (a) 3phase transmission lines.

ce and capacitance of 3phase

(b) D1scuss bnefly the vanous methods

system
(15)
(c) A 3 phase, 50 Hz, e 4 00 km long. The voltage at the sendingend is 22 0
kV. The line parameters re
R = 0.125 0/km, m, and Y = 2. 8 x I 0-6 Sikm. Find, using approximate
expressions for C, onstants o f1 ong lines, the following:
(i) The sen en rrent and receiving end voltage when there is no load on the line.

V.. +
(30)
ii F. part (i), the maximum permissible line frequency, if the no load voltage is not to
exceed 250 kV.

subjected to sudden short circuit at its armature terminals. How can these reactances be
determined from the short circuit oscillo grams of the machine?
(15)
(b) Briefly explain the various controls in a. c. drives. Why are such drives becoming increasingly
more poul ar as compared to d.c. drives ?
(15)
(c) A 4 pole, 3 phase, 40 0 V, 50 Hz, induction motor has the following per phase parameters for
its circuit model (referred to the stator side):
n = 1.2 o
 Find the slip and corresponding torque when the machine develops
(i) maximum torque, and (ii) maximum power. The machine is -connected.
(30)
8. (a) Discuss various types of electric traction used in India. Explain the characteristics of the
motor used in any one such system.

(b)

(c) A 40 MVA, 3-phase, 345/34.5 kV transformer is star/delta connected.

ratios on the two sides of the transformer for percentage diffe Jill
transformer. Would an auto-transformer be required? If so, what sho be

(l)
Qttemon no. 9 is compulsory.
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9. Select any three of the following statement and whether they are correct or
incorrect. Your answer must not exceed 20 0 statement.
(20 X 3=60)
(a) In PM, the frequency 1 rop ional to instantaneous amplitude of modulating
voltage but not to the mo du n q cy.
(b) An ideal directional $
cu st e infinite directivity.
(c) Telecommunication c an increase the utilization of their existing cable ducts
significantly c abies are substituted for copper.
(d) Digital pro wide! y because it pro vi des econorni c and rapid manipulation of
data.
10. (a) yot' understand by shot noise, signal-to-noise ratio and noise figure. When
e- figure be a more sui table piece of information than the equivalent noise

(b) Give the differences between FM and AM receivers. How can the overall limiting
performance of an FM receiver be improved? Explain the operation of AGC in addition to a
limiter.
(20)
(c) Explain, with the help of block diagram, the principle of operation of an ISB transmitter.
(20)
II. (a) What is resonator? Define and obtain expression for the Q- factor of a parallel plate resonator.
The parallel plates of a resonator are I. 5 em apart and have free space in between them. Find
Q of the resonator for fundamental frequency of oscillations. For copper cr = 5.8 x I 01 Slm,
= 41t x 10-1 Him.
(20)
(b) What is MESFET? Give its characteristics. What are intrinsic and extrinsic parameters of a
MESFET? What is the effect of increasing the channel doping to a value as high as possible?

(c) Discuss the advantages and list applications of parametric amplifiers.

diagram of a TW parametric amplifier and explain briefly how it works.

12. (a) Compare and contrast the performance and advantages of co-axi a! ca,jji'!!ll:ll
as broad band 'continental' transmission media. Draw and expl
microwave link carrier chain.

(b) What is a Modem? Draw and explain a

232 interface? Explain its use for data transmission.

(20)
ng Modems. What is RS-

(20)
(c) With the help of a block diagram, expl metery transmitter using frequency-
division multiplex with TDM for sub -com

(20)