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INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

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MODEL QUESTION PAPER −I

Four Year B.Tech III Semester End Examinations, November − 2017

Regulation: R16
ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 70

Answer any ONE question from each Unit

All questions carry equal marks
All parts of the question must be answered in one place only

UNIT - I
1 a) Explain the concept of diode capacitance in detail. Derive expression for transition [7M]
capacitance?
b) Determine the dynamic forward and reverse resistance of p-n junction silicon diode when the [7M]
applied voltage is 0.25 V at T=3000K with given Io=2μA?

2 a) Sketch the V-I characteristics of p-n junction diode for forward bias voltages. Analyze [7M]
between incremental resistance and apparent resistance of the diode?

b) Explain Zener and avalanche breakdown mechanisms in detail? Explain how Zener is used as [7M]
a regulator?
UNIT - II
3 a) Sketch the static characteristics and firing characteristics of SCR and explain the shape of the [7M]
curve?

b) Derive the expression for the ripple factor of LC-Section filter when used with a Full-wave- [7M]
rectifier. Make necessary approximations.

4 a) List out the merits and demerits of Bridge type Full Wave rectifiers over centre tapped type [7M]
Full Wave rectifiers?

b) A HWR circuit supplies 100mA DC current to a 250Ω load. Find the DC output voltage, PIV [7M]
rating of a diode and the r.m.s. voltage for the transformer supplying the rectifier?
UNIT – III
5 a) With the help of input and output characteristics explain the working of a transistor in [7M]
common emitter configuration.

b) Determine the values of IC and IE for a transistor with αdc = 0.99 and ICBO = 5μA, if IB is [7M]
measured as 20μA?

6 a) Explain the construction & operation of a P-channel MOSFET in enhancement and depletion [7M]
modes with the help of static drain characteristics and transfer characteristics.

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 b) In an n-channel FET, the effective channel width is 3x 10 -4cm and the donor impurity [7M]
concentration is 1015 electrons/cm3. Find the pinch-off voltage?

UNIT – IV

7 a) Draw the self-bias circuit and obtain the expression for the stability factor. Discuss the [7M]
advantages and disadvantages of self-biasing?
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Desig
b) Design a self bias circuit using silicon transistor to achieve a stability factor of 10, with the
following specifications: VCC = 16V, VBE = 0.7V, VCEQ = 8V, ICQ = 4mA & β= 50?
8 a) Justify statement “Potential divider bias is the most commonly used biasing method” for BJT [7M]
circuits. Explain how bias compensation can be done in such biasing through diodes?

b) Design a fixed bias circuit using silicon transistor, with the following specifications: V CC = [7M]
16V, VBE = 0.7V, VCEQ = 8V, ICQ = 4mA & β= 50?

UNIT – V
9 a) Draw the circuit diagram of CE amplifier using hybrid parameters and derive expressions for [7M]
AI, AV, Ri, RO?

b) A common collector circuit has the following components R 1=27kΩ, R2=27kΩ, Re=5.6kΩ, [7M]
RL=47kΩ, RS=600Ω. The transistor parameters are hie=1KΩ, hfe=85 and hoe=2µA/V.
Determine AV, AI, RI and RO?
10 a) Draw the small-signal model of common gate FET amplifier. Derive expressions for voltage [7M]
gain and output resistance?

b) A Common Source FET amplifier circuit with un bypassed RS has the following circuit [7M]
parameters: Rd = 15KΩ, RS = 0.5KΩ, Rg = 1MΩ, rd = 5KΩ, gm= 5mS and VDD = 20 V.
Determine AV& RO?

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III Semester: ECE
Course Code Category Hours / Week Credits Maximum Marks
L T P C CIA SEE Total
AEC001 Foundation 3 1 - 4 30 70 100
Contact Classes: 45 Tutorial Classes: 15 Practical Classes: Nil Total Classes: 60
OBJECTIVES:

The course should enable the students to:

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.

UNIT-I SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES Classes: 08

PN Junction Diode : Theory of PN diode, energy band diagram of PN diode, PN junction as a diode,

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.

UNIT-II SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND RECTIFIERS Classes: 10

Special purpose electronic devices: principles of operation and characteristics of silicon controlled

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.

UNIT-III TRANSISTORS Classes: 08

Bipolar Junction Transistors: Construction of BJT, operation of BJT, minority carrier distributions and

current components, configurations, characteristics, BJT specifications; Applications: Amplifier, switch.

Field Effect Transistors: Types of FET, FET construction, symbol, principle of operation, V-I
characteristics, FET parameters, FET as voltage variable resistor, comparison of BJT and FET;
MOSFET construction and operation; Uni-Junction Transistor: Symbol, principle of operation,
characteristics, applications (UJT as relaxation oscillator).

UNIT-IV BIASING AND COMPENSATION TECHNIQUES Classes: 10

Need for biasing, BJT operating point, The DC and AC load lines, types of biasing circuits, bias stability,
stabilization factors, stabilization against variations in VBE and β; Bias compensation techniques, thermal
runaway, thermal stability, biasing the FET and MOSFET.

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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:

1. Understand the operation of various semiconductor diodes

2. Understand diode current components
3. Analyze the zener regulator characteristics
4. Analyze characteristics of different types of diodes.
5. Understand the function of diode as rectifier.
6. Analyze and design various rectifier circuits.
7. Understand the operation of rectifier with filters
8. Understand the operation of transistors in different configurations.
9. Understand the operation of field effect transistor
10. Analyze the characteristics of BJT and UJT in different modes.
11. Understand the biasing techniques of transistors.
12. Design and analyze the DC bias circuitry of BJT and FET.
13. Design biasing circuits using diodes and transistors.
14. Design small signal amplifiers using BJT.
15. Design small signal amplifiers using FET.

HOW PROGRAM OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:

Program Outcomes Level Proficiency

assessed by
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of S Lectures,
PO1 mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an Assignments,
engineering specialization to the solution of complex Exercises.
engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research H Design, Exercises.
PO2 literature, and analyze complex engineering problems
reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of
mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for S --
complex engineering problems and design system
PO3 components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety,
and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use S Lab sessions,
PO4 research-based knowledge and research methods including Exams
design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data,
and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate S Lab
PO5 techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools Exercises
including prediction and modeling to complex engineering
activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the N --
PO6 contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities
relevant to the professional engineering practice.

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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

HOW PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES ARE ASSESSED:

Program Specific Outcomes Level Proficiency

Assessed By

Professional Skills: The ability to research, understand and H Lectures and

implement computer programs in the areas related to Assignments
PSO1
algorithms, system software, multimedia, web design, big
data analytics, and networking for efficient analysis and
design of computer-based systems of varying complexity.
Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to apply standard S Tutorials
PSO2 practices and strategies in software project development
using open-ended programming environments to deliver a
quality product for business success.
Successful Career and Entrepreneurship: The ability to S Seminars and
PSO3 employ modern computer languages, environments, and Projects
platforms in creating innovative career paths, to be and
entrepreneur, and a zest for higher studies.

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OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES:

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