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B. TECH.
(SEM I) THEORY EXAMINATION 2015-2016
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: Do as Directed. Missing data if any may be suitably assumed and mentioned. Symbols have their
usual meaning.
CO1: Able to understand the working principles of electronic devices e.g. Diode, Zener Diode, LED and circuits e.g.
Rectifiers, Clipper, Clamper, Filters, Amplifiers etc.
CO2: Able to understand the construction, operation and characteristics of BJTs, MOSFETs, their biasing techniques and
application as an amplifier.
CO3: Able to understand the fundamentals of operational amplifiers, their linear and non-linear applications.
CO4: Able to understand the functioning of Test and Measuring equipment’s such as Multimeters, CROs and digital
voltmeters.
CO5: Ability to understand the functional elements of a communication system and the technology behind Modulation
techniques existing in real world.

SECTION-A
1. Attempt all parts. All parts carry EQUAL marks. [2X10=20]
a. Why Silicon is more widely used semiconductor material? (CO1)
b. What is the effect of rise in temperature on the concentration of free electrons and holes in a pn-
junction? (CO1)
c. How is Varactor used? (CO1)
d. Determine IE, α and β of common base transistor circuit given IC = 7mA, IB=0.1mA. (CO2)
e. In BJT which terminal has the highest doping and which has the biggest size, Give proper reasons?(C02)
f. Define the conditions for measuring IDSS. (CO2)
g. What is slew rate in OPAMP? (CO3)
h. Draw drain and Transconductance curves of JFET? (CO2)
i. What are Lissajous figures in CRO? (CO4)
j. Write down the advantages of digital multimeter? (CO4)

SECTION-B
Note: Attempt any FIVE questions from this section. [10X5=50]
2. (a) Draw and Explain the V-I characteristics of PN Junction diode. Also show the effect of temperature
on it. (CO1)
(b) Explain the working of Bridge rectifier with the help of neat diagram. Calculate efficiency and ripple
factor for the same. (CO1)

3. (a) Draw and explain the output characteristics of BJT connected in Common emitter configuration.
(CO2)
(b) In the following circuit determine the dc value of IC, IE VCE, VB, VCB. (CO2)
 4. Explain the elements of a Communication system with help of neat diagram. (CO5)

5. Draw the neat labeled diagram of Cathode Ray Tube and explain every component in detail. (CO4)

6. Draw and Explain the working of N channel Enhancement MOSFET with the help of its drain and Transfer
characteristics. (CO2)

7. (a) Explain Zener and Avalanche breakdown mechanism. (CO1)

(b) Draw a Zener regulator circuit and determine the range of input voltage (VS) for the Zener to remain in
“ON” state. Given VZ = 20V, IZM = 50mA, RS = 250Ω and RL = 5kΩ. (CO1)

8. (a) Draw the neat labeled diagram of CRO and explain the function of delay line. (CO4)
(b) Explain the working of Digital Multimeter with the help of neat diagram. (CO4)

9. (a) Explain how an operational amplifier can be used as an Integrator and a differentiator. (CO3)
(b) In the following circuit, determine the output voltage. (CO3)

SECTION-C
Note: Attempt any TWO questions from this section. [15X2=30]
10. (a) Explain the working of Ramp type digital voltmeter with help of neat diagram. (CO4)
(b) Why do we need modulation? Explain in detail. (CO5)

11. (a) Derive the expression of voltage gain of a closed loop non-inverting amplifier. Also explain how it can
act as a voltage follower (CO3)
(b) In the following circuit determine and plot the output voltage. (C01)
12. (a) Explain how a FET works as an Voltage variable resistance. Mathematically find the expression to
calculate transconductance. (CO2)
(b) Explain the Amplitude Modulation with the help of time domain representation. The total antenna
current of an AM transmitter is 5A. If the modulation index is 0.6, calculate the antenna current when only
carrier is sent. (CO5)