Code No: R7210406 R7

II B.Tech I Semester(R07) Supplementary Examinations, November 2010

ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
(Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Derive the expressions for Ai , AV of CE amplifier circuit. Explain how Ai and AV are effected by
RL .
(b) Consider a single stage CE amplifier with RS = 1K, R1 = 50 K, R2 =2 K, RC = 1K, RL = 1.2K,
hf e = 50, hie =1.1K, hre = hoe = 0; Find AI , Ri , Ro , AV and power gain. [8+8]
2. (a) Derive the expression for the low 3-dB frequency f ∗L of n-identical non interacting stages in terms
of fL for one stage.
(b) If four identical amplifiers are cascaded each having fL =100Hz, determine the overall lower 3dB
frequency f ∗h Assume non interacting stages.
(c) Write a short note on Gain-Band width product of amplifiers. [5+5+6]
3. (a) Draw Hybrid - π model for a transistor in the CE configuration and explain the significance of
every component in this model.
(b) Given a germanium p-n-p transistor whose basewidth is 10−4 cm. At room temperature and for
a dc emitter current of 2 mA, find
i. emitter diffusion capacitance,
ii. fT [Assume Diffusion constant as 47 cm2 /sec]. [8+8]
4. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of push pull configuration? Show that in Class-B
push pull amplifier the maximum conversion efficiency is 78.5%
[8]
(b) A transistor in a transformer coupled (Class - A) power amplifier has to deliver a maximum of
5 Watts to a load of 4Ω load. The quiescent point is adjusted for symmetrical swing, and the
collector supply voltage is VCC =20 Volts. Assume Vmin =0 volts.
i. What is the transformer turns ratio?
ii. What is the peak collector current? [8]
5. (a) Draw and explain the circuit diagram and equivalent circuit using high frequency hybrid - π
model of a Single tuned Capacitance coupled BJT amplifier?
(b) Also draw and explain the obtained modified high frequency equivalent circuit after applying
Millers’ theorem? [10+6]
6. (a) What is a Stagger tuned amplifier? Draw the circuit diagram of it and explain its working?
(b) Derive the overall gain function and also draw its frequency response? [8+8]
7. (a) Explain how zener diode is used for voltage regulation and also find its power dissipation?
(b) An unregulated dc power supply provides a dc voltage that can vary between 18 and 22V. Design
a 15 Volt zener voltage regulator for a load having IL (min)=20mA and. IL (max)=120mA. Specify
resistor and zener diode values including power ratings. [8+8]
8. (a) How is current boosting achieved in IC723? [6]
(b) Discuss the limitations of linear voltage regulators. [6]
(c) Show the standard representation of IC voltage regulator. [4]

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