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UNIT - I
1 a) Derive an expression for total diode current starting from Boltzmann relationship in terms of [7M]
the applied voltage.
b) Find the value of D.C. resistance and A.C resistance of a Germanium junction diode at 25˚C [7M]
with reverse saturation current, Io = 25μA and at an applied voltage of 0.2V across the diode?
2 a) Explain the V-I characteristics of Zener diode and Analyze between Avalanche and Zener [7M]
Break downs?
b) Determine the values of forward current in the case of P-N junction diode, with I 0=10μA, [7M]
Vf=0.8V at T=3000K.Assume silicon diode?
UNIT - II
3 a) With suitable diagrams, explain the working of centre-tapped full wave rectifier. Derive [7M]
expressions for VDC, IDC, Vrms and Irms for it?
b) Determine the ripple factor of an L-section filter comprising a 10H choke and 8μF capacitor, [7M]
used with a FWR. The DC voltage at the load is 50V. Assume the line frequency as 50Hz?
4 a) Explain the tunneling phenomenon and explain the characteristics of tunnel diode with the [7M]
help of necessary energy band diagrams?
b) Explain the construction and working of photo diode? List various applications of Photo [7M]
Diode.
UNIT – III
5 a) Define Early-effect? Explain why it is called as base-width modulation? Discuss its [7M]
consequences in transistors in detail?
b) Give constructional details of UJT and explain its operation with the help of equivalent [7M]
circuits?
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6 a) Sketch the drain characteristics of MOSFET for different values of V GS& mark different [7M]
regions of Operation.
b) The P-channel FET has a |IDS|=-12mA, |Vp|=5V, VGS is 1.6 V. Determine ID, Gm and Gm0? [7M]
UNIT – IV
7 a) Define biasing? Draw the fixed bias circuit and obtain the expression for the stability factor? [7M]
[7M]
b) Draw the emitter feedback bias circuit and obtain the expression for the stability factor?
8 a) Define Thermal Runaway in transistors? Derive the condition to prevent Thermal Runaway [7M]
in Bipolar Junction Transistors?
b) Design a collector to base bias circuit using silicon transistor to achieve a stability factor of [7M]
20, with the following specifications: VCC = 16V, VBE = 0.7V, VCEQ = 8V, Icq=4ma & β=50?
UNIT – V
9 a) Draw the circuit diagram & small signal equivalent of CB amplifier using accurate h- [7M]
parameter model. Derive expressions for A V, AI, RI and RO?
b) A common Emitter circuit has the following, components: R s=1kΩ, R1=110KΩ, R2=12KΩ, [7M]
Rc=6KΩ. h- Parameters are hie=1.2K, hre=2.5x10-4, hfe=75,hoe=25uA/V.
10 a) Explain the effect of external source resistance on the voltage gain of a common source [7M]
amplifier? Explain with necessary derivations?
b) Draw the small-signal model of common drain FET amplifier. Derive expressions for voltage [7M]
gain and output resistance?
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
I. Be acquainted with electrical characteristics of ideal and practical diodes under forward and reverse
bias to analyze and design diode application circuits such as rectifiers and voltage regulators.
II. Utilize operational principles of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors to derive
appropriate small-signal models and use them for the analysis of basic amplifier circuits.
operation and V-I characteristics , static and dynamic resistances, diode equivalent circuits, diffusion and
transition capacitance, diode current equation, temperature dependence of V-I characteristics, Zener
diode characteristics ,break down mechanisms in semiconductor diodes, Zener diode as a voltage
regulator.
rectifier, tunnel diode, varactor diode, photodiode; Half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, general filter
consideration, harmonic components in a rectifier circuit , Inductor Filter, capacitor filter, L-Section filter,
multiple L-C section, RC filter, comparison of filters.
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UNIT-V BJT AND FET AMPLIFIERS Classes: 09
BJT small signal analysis, BJT hybrid model, determination of h-parameters from transistor
characteristics, transistor amplifiers analysis using h- parameters; FET small signal model, FET as
common source amplifier, FET as common drain amplifier, FET as common gate amplifier, generalized
FET amplifier .
Text Books:
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1. J. Millman, C.C.Halkias, ―Millman‘s Integrated Electronics‖, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2 Edition, 2001.
2. J. Millman, C.C.Halkias, Satyabrata Jit, ―Millman‘s Electronic Devices and Circuits‖, Tata
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McGrawHill, 2 Edition, 1998.
Reference Books:
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1. Sedha.R.S, ―A Text Book of Applied Electronics‖, Sultan Chand Publishers,1 Edition, 2008.
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2. R.L. Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky, ―Electronic Devices and Circuits‖, PEI/PHI, 9 edition, 2006.
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3. Gupta.J.B, ―Electron Devices and Circuits‖, S.K.Kataria & Sons, 2 Edition, 2012.
4. S. Salivahanan, N. Suresh Kumar,A. Vallavaraj, ―Electronic Devices and Circuits‖, Tata McGraw Hill,
nd
2 edition, 2011.
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5. Anil K. Maini, Varsha Agarwal, ―Electronic Devices and Circuits‖, Wiley India Pvt. Ltd, 1 edition,
Web References:
1. http://www-mdp.eng.cam.ac.uk/web/library/enginfo/electrical/hong1.pdf
2. https://archive.org/details/ElectronicDevicesCircuits
3. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/Webcourse-contents/IIT-ROORKEE/BASIC
ELECTRONICS/home_page.htm
4. http://www.vidyarthiplus.in/2011/11/electronic-device-and-circuits-edc.html
E-Text Books:
1. http://services.eng.uts.edu.au/pmcl/ec/Downloads/LectureNotes.pdf
2. http://nptel.ac.in/courses/122106025/
3. http://www.freebookcentre.net/electronics-ebooks-download/Electronic-Devices-and-Circuits-(PDF-
313p).html
Course Home Page:
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COURSE OUTCOMES:
After completing this course the student must demonstrate the knowledge and ability to:
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Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of N --
PO7 the professional engineering solutions in societal and
environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of,
and need for sustainable development.
PO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional N --
ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering
practice.
PO9 Individual and team work: Function effectively as an N Seminars
individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and Discussions
in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex N ---
engineering activities with the engineering community and
PO10 with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and
write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear
instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge S Discussions,
PO11 and understanding of the engineering and management Seminars, Paper
principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member Presentations,
and leader in a team, to manage projects and in Exercises
multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the H Exercises ,
PO12 preparation and ability to engage in independent and life- Development of
long learning in the broadest context of technological prototypes and
change. Mini Projects
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MAPPING COURSE OUTCOMES LEADING TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES
AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:
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Signature of Course Coordinator HOD,ECE
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