Code No: R05321801 Set No.

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III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain what is meant by mobility of a charge carrier in a solid. Derive

an expression for the conductivity of a semiconductor, containing both free
electrons and holes, in terms of the concentrations n and p and the mobilities.
(b) Draw the circuit of Bridge rectifier and explain the working of it. [8+8]

2. (a) Explain why normally silicon transistors are preferred to Germanium transis-
tors.
(b) For a transistor αdc = 0.98 and emitter current Ie = 2ma., calculate the values
of collector current Ic and base current Ib .
(c) Define the important parameters of a J FE T. [4+6+6]

3. (a) Name different methods of turning-on of SCR.

(b) What are the important points to be noted while designing the gate-control
circuit of SCR.
(c) Draw and explain the V-I characteristics of SCR. [2+6+8]

4. (a) Discuss the advantages and limitations of negative feedback in amplifiers.

(b) An amplifier gives an output of 20V, for an input of 200mV. The amplifier
introduces a harmonic distortion of 15% Calculate the feedback factor of the
negative feed back to be employed to reduce the harmonic distortion in the
output as 3%. Also, determine the value of modified input in order to get the
output unchanged (i.e.20v.) [6+10]

5. (a) Classify oscillators as per

i. operating frequencies and
ii. output wave forms.
(b) Derive the expression for frequency of oscillations of transistorized Hartley
oscillator.
(c) In a Hartley oscillator the two inductances used are 2 mH and 4µH. Determine
the value of capacitor required for the frequency of oscillation of the oscillator
is 1500 k Hz. [4+8+4]

6. (a) Explain the following type of Timers

i. Electro-mechanical Timers.
ii. Electronic Timers.

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(b) List different welding circuits
(c) Explain Projection Welding process. [8+4+4]

7. (a) Give the measures adopted to reduce undesirable radiation in Induction heat-
ing.
(b) Explain one method of generation of Ultrasonic waves. [8+8]

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Counter type ADC devices.

(b) R-2R Digital to Analog converter. [8+8]

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Code No: R05321801 Set No. 2
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the Band structure of an open circuit p - n junction giving the neces-
sary energy band diagram.
(b) Explain the significance of Peak inverse voltage in rectifier circuits. Derive the
expressions for [6+10]
i. DC out put voltage and
ii. Ripple factor in case of a Half wave rectifier without filter.

2. (a) Explain various current components in a PNP transistor with forward biased
emitter junction and reverse biased collector junction
(b) Draw the structure and explain the Gate and drain characteristics of n- channel
JFET [8+8]

3. (a) Draw static V-I characteristics of thyristor and describe the different modes
of operation.
(b) Explain the working principle of DIAC by drawing its characteristics. Give
its important applications. [8+8]

4. (a) Draw the black diagram for the four basic methods of connecting the feedback
signal. Compare the input and output impedances of the above four types of
feedback.
(b) State the merits and demerits of negative feedback in amplifiers. [10+6]

5. (a) What are the conditions required for an electronic circuit to oscillate.
(b) The frequency determining network of an RC-phase shift oscillator is having
R=2KΩ. Determine the value of C required for frequency of oscillation of the
oscillator is to be 1.6 k Hz. Derive any formula you use. [4+12]

6. (a) Briefly explain “Thermal Expansion timers”.

(b) Draw sequence Timer Welding Circuit and explain its operation. [6+10]

7. (a) Explain the following losses in Dielectric heating

i. Conduction loss and
ii. Convection loss.
(b) Give the measures adopted to reduce undesirable radiation in Induction heat-
ing.

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(c) Explain, which property of Ultrasonic waves is made use of them in various
applications [6+6+4]

8. Write short notes on:

(a) Tracking type Analog to Digital converters.

(b) Weighted resistor type DAC. [8+8]

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Code No: R05321801 Set No. 3
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the reasons why the conductivity of Germanium is more than that of
silicon at room temperature.
(b) Calculate the maximum dc voltage available from a half-wave rectifier shown
in figure 1b. Also find the reading of the milli ammeter. [4+12]

Figure 1b
2. (a) Explain various current components in a PNP transistor with forward biased
emitter junction and reverse biased collector junction
(b) Draw the structure and explain the Gate and drain characteristics of n- channel
JFET [8+8]

3. (a) Name different methods of turning-on of SCR.

(b) What are the important points to be noted while designing the gate-control
circuit of SCR.
(c) Draw and explain the V-I characteristics of SCR. [2+6+8]

4. (a) Explain how the negative feedback increases the input impedance and reduces
the output impedance and derive the expressions for input and output im-
pedance of the feedback amplifier.
(b) An amplifier without feedback has a gain of 1200, input impedance of 1.5 k Ω.
and output impedance of 50 k Ω. Determine the values of input and output
impedances of feedback amplifier with a feedback factor β of 0.01. [10+6]

5. (a) Explain what type of feedback is employed in oscillators?

(b) Draw the circuit of Colpitts oscillator and explain the working of it.
(c) Give the normal frequency range of operation of Colpitts oscillators. [4+10+2]

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6. (a) Classify timers according to the function and the techniques used.
(b) Draw the circuit and explain the working of “Magnetic Energy Storage Welder”.
[8+8]

7. (a) Explain the application of Dielectric heating for

i. wood gluing and
ii. pre heating of Plastic Preforms.
(b) Give the necessary block diagram and explain the working of Pulse echo ul-
trasonic flaw detector. [8+8]

8. (a) What are the specifications of microprocessors? Give the specifications of 8085
microprocessor.
(b) Mention some of applications of micro processors. [8+8]

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Code No: R05321801 Set No. 4
III B.Tech Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain the difference between conductors, insulators and semi conductors
giving energy level diagrams.
(b) Draw a typical Current - Voltage characteristic curve for a p - n junction diode
and explain qualitatively its main features.
(c) What is the need of filters in rectifier circuits. [6+6+4]

2. (a) Explain various current components in a PNP transistor with forward biased
emitter junction and reverse biased collector junction
(b) Draw the structure and explain the Gate and drain characteristics of n- channel
JFET [8+8]

3. (a) Name different methods of turning-on of SCR.

(b) What are the important points to be noted while designing the gate-control
circuit of SCR.
(c) Draw and explain the V-I characteristics of SCR. [2+6+8]

4. (a) Explain the concept of feedback giving necessary block diagram.

(b) Explain the effect of negative feedback in an amplifier on Distortion.
(c) A certain amplifier has an internal gain of 80 and the harmonic distortion in
the output is 12%. By applying negative feedback, the harmonic distortion is
reduced to 3%. Calculate the feedback factor β in the amplifier. [8+8]

5. (a) Classify oscillators as per

i. operating frequencies and
ii. output wave forms.
(b) Derive the expression for frequency of oscillations of transistorized Hartley
oscillator.
(c) In a Hartley oscillator the two inductances used are 2 mH and 4µH. Determine
the value of capacitor required for the frequency of oscillation of the oscillator
is 1500 k Hz. [4+8+4]

6. (a) Draw the circuit required for A.C. resistance welding and explain the process
of welding.
(b) Explain the spot welding process giving necessary diagram. [8+8]

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7. (a) Explain the principle of Dielectric heating and List the applications of Dielec-
tric heating.
(b) Explain the use of Ultrasonic waves in Degassing of liquids.
(c) Explain the methods of measurement of frequency using C R O. [6+4+6]

8. (a) Which is the fastest ADC and why?

(b) What do you mean by quantization error in A-to-D converters?
(c) Define the terms: [5+5+6]
i. Stability
ii. Accuracy
iii. Conversion time
iv. Settling time.

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