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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION

ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK
SUBJECT : EC8353 ELECTRON DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
SEM / YEAR: III / II

UNIT I - PN JUNCTION DEVICES

SYLLABUS
PN junction diode –structure, operation and V-I characteristics, diffusion and transition capacitance - Rectifiers –
Half Wave and Full Wave Rectifier,– Display devices- LED, Laser diodes, Zener diode characteristics- Zener
Reverse characteristics – Zener as regulator.
PART – A

Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

1. What is transition capacitance and diffusion capacitance? BTL-1 Remember

2. What is rectifier and list its types? BTL-1 Remember
3. Summarize the two types of junction capacitances. BTL-2 Understand
4. Assess the term hole current in PN diode? BTL-5 Evaluate
5. Define depletion region. BTL-1 Remember
6. Examine the current components in a PN diode. BTL-3 Apply
7. Differentiate between avalanche breakdown & Zener breakdown. BTL-2 Understand
8. A 6.2V Zener diode has a resistance of 20 Ohms. Calculate the BTL-3 Apply
terminal voltage when the current is 20 mA?
9. List out the factors on which barrier potential depends. BTL-4 Analyze
10. Give the drawback of Zener Voltage Regulator. BTL-2 Understand
11. Discuss about the working principle of Laser diodes. BTL-2 Understand
12. Label the structure of PN Junction diode. BTL-1 Remember
13. Show the expressions of RMS current & ripple factor for bridge BTL-3 Apply
rectifier.
14. Mention some of the applications of laser diode. BTL-4 Analyze
15. SChoose few applications of zener diode. BTL-6 Create
16. t A silicon diode has a saturation current 7.5µA at room temperature BTL-5 Evaluate
a
300k.Find the saturation current at 400k.
t
17. e List out the applications of LEDs. BTL-1 Remember
18. Compare N-type impurity and P-type impurity in a semiconductor. BTL-4 Analyze
19. Define the term transition capacitance CT of a PN diode. BTL-1 Remember
20. Formulate on form factor and peak factor of rectifier circuits. BTL-6 Create
PART-B

1. Draw the circuit diagram and explain the working of full wave BTL-3 Apply
rectifier and derive the expression for ripple factor, voltage, PIV
Transformer Ulilization Factor.(13)

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2. (i) Derive the expression for diffusion capacitance of PN junction BTL-6 Create
diode.(7)
(ii) Explain how zener diode can be acts as a voltage regulator.(6)
3. Derive the expression of the Space charge or transition BTL-2 Understand
capacitance of PN diode under reverse bias with a neat
diagram.(13)
4. Explain the operation of a Half wave rectifier and its various BTL-1 Remember
parameters.(13)
5. With neat sketch explain the construction, operation and its BTL-3 Apply
characteristics of PN junction diode. Also list its advantages,
disadvantages and its applications. (13)
6. (i) Explain the working of bridge rectifier. Discuss its advantages BTL-5 Evaluate
over center tap full wave rectifier circuit. (7)
(ii) Over what range of input voltage will the Zener in a voltage
regulator in circuit maintain 30V across 2000 Ω load ,assuming that
series resistance R = 200Ω and zener current rating is 25mA.(6)
7. (i) Describe the action of a full wave bridge rectifier using diodes and BTL-2 Understand
give waveforms of input and output voltages. (6)
(ii) Derive the expression for a ripple factor in a full wave bridge
rectifier with resistive load. (7)
8. Briefly describe about the following BTL-1 Remember
(i) Laser Diode (6)
(ii) V.I characteristics Zener diode. (7)
9. (i) Explain the working,advantages and applications of Light BTL4 Analyze
Emitting Diodes.(10)
(ii) What value of series resistor is required to limit the current
through a LED to 20mA with a forward voltage drop of 1.6 V when
connected to a 10V supply (3)
10. (i) Examine the construction and working of Zener diode with a neat BTL4 Analyze
sketch.(7)
(ii) Compare HWR with FWR.(6)
11. (i) Make use of a diagram, explain the energy band diagram of an BTL2 Understand
open circuited PN junction and obtain the expression for E0. (8)
(ii) Distinguish between Avalanche and Zener break downs. (5)

12. Describe the following . BTL-1 Remember

(i) LED voltage drop and current .(6)
(ii)Multicolour LED.(7)
13. (i) Describe about seven segment display with neat diagram.(10) BTL-1 Understand
(ii) List the applications of LED.(3)
14. (i) The reverse saturation of a silicon PN junction diode is BTL-4 Analyze
10μA.Calculate the diode current for the forward bias voltage of 0.6V
at 25ᵒ c.(8)
(ii) Point out the Laser diode applications.(5)

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PART-C

1. An AC supply of 220V, 50 Hz is applied to a HWR through a BTL 5 Evaluate

transformer of turn ratio 10:1. Deterrmine (i) Maximum RMS load
Voltage (ii) Maximum RMS load current (iii) Power delivered to the
load (iv) AC power input (v)Efficiency and ripple factor (vi) PIV,
ripple frequency, ripple voltage and ripple current.(15)
2. A 230 V,50 Hz voltage is applied to the primary of a 5:1 stepdown BTL 5 Evaluate
center tapped transformer used in a FWR having a load of 900Ω. If
the diode resistance and the secondary coil resistance together has a
resistance of 100Ω determine, (i) DC voltage across the load (ii) DC
current flowing through the load (iii) DC power delivered to the load
(iv) PIV across each diode (v) Ripple voltage and its frequency.(15)
3. (i) A crystal diode having internal resistance rf = 20Ω is used for half- BTL 6 Create
wave rectification. If the applied voltage = 50sinωt and load
resistance RL = 800Ω. Find
(a)Maximum value of current, DC current and RMS value of current.
(b)AC input power and DC output power.
(c)DC output voltage.
(d)Efficiency of rectification.(12)

(ii) An IN754 Zener diode has a DC power dissipation rating of 500

mW and a Zener voltage rating of 6.8V. Measure the value of IZM
(Diode Curent) for the device?(3)
4. There is an application which needs the output voltage to be BTL 6 Create
regulated. Choose an appropriate diode/device, that would ensure this
operation with appropriate circuit, describe how it regulates voltage.
Consider a specific example, design the circuit with appropriate
values of components involved. State the important constraints that
need to be considered.(15)

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UNIT II - TRANSISTORS AND THYRISTORS
SYLLABUS
BJT, JFET, MOSFET- structure, operation, characteristics and Biasing UJT, Thyristors and IGBT -
Structure and characteristics.
PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Competence
Level
1. Define early effect. BTL-1 Remember
2. Determine the base current of CE transistor Circuit if Ic =80 mA and BTL-4 Analyze
β=170.
3. How does a transistor act as a switch? BTL-1 Remember
4. A transistor has a typical β of 100.If the collector current is 40 mA, BTL-4 Analyze
Calculate is the value of emitter current?
5. What is meant by biasing? BTL-1 Remember
6. Compare BJT and FET. BTL-4 Analyze
7. Measure the value of ideal voltage gain for a certain JFET has a BTL-5 Evaluate
of 4 mS. with an external drain resistance of 1.5 K ohms.
8. Evaluate the value of Transconductance. When VGS of a FET BTL-5 Evaluate
changes from -3.1V to -3V, the drain current changes from 1 mA to
1.3 mA.
9. Write about the intrinsic standoff ratio of a UJT. BTL-1 Remember
10. Demonstrate the concept of operating point with suitable graph. BTL-6 Create
11. Draw the structure of UJT. BTL-3 Apply
12. Design a basic circuit for an operation of enhancement type BTL-6 Create
MOSFET.
13. Differentiate the between the SCR and TRIAC. BTL-2 Understand
14. Show how an SCR can be triggered on by the application of a pulse BTL 2 Understand
to gate terminal.
15. Give the VI characteristics of TRIAC . BTL-2 Understand
16. Draw the symbol of IGBT. BTL-3 Apply
17. Draw the two transistor equivalent circuit of SCR. BTL-3 Apply
18. What is break over voltage of SCR? BTL-1 Remember
19. List few applications for thyristors. BTL-1 Remember
20. Distinguish the latching current & holding current. BTL-2 Understand
PART – B

1. (i) Show the drain and transfer characteristics of Enhancement type BTL-3 Apply
MOSFET.(7)
(ii) Determine the VI characteristics of UJT.(6)
2. (i) Explain the working of depletion mode MOSFET .Draw and BTL-2 Understand
explain its VI characteristics.(8)
(ii) Explain the emitter bias method used in transistor amplifier
circuits.(5)
3. Explain the input impedence, output impedence ,voltage gain and BTL-4 Analyze
current gain of CE amplifier using hybrid model.(13)
4. Describe the operation of UJT as a relaxation oscillator and derive BTL-2 Understand
its frequency of oscillation.(13)

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5. (i) Sketch and explain the typical shape of drain characteristics of BTL-5 Evaluate
JFET for VGS=0 with indication of four region of operation.(6)
(ii) Evaluate the performance of FET as a voltage regulator.(7)
6. Explain the construction and operation of NPN transistor with neat BTL-4 Analyze
sketch. Also comment on the characteristics of NPN transistor.(13)
7. Explain the following and determine the stability factor for each BTL-3 Apply
case.(13)
a. Fixed bias
b. Collector to base bias
c. Voltage divider bias.
8. (i) Explain the basic construction and equivalent circuit of a UJT. BTL-1 Remember
Briefly explain the device operation (7)
(ii) Show the four layer construction of SCR and two transistor
equivalent circuit . Explain the device operation (6)
9. (i) What is early effect? Describe the concept of early effect with BTL-1 Remember
relevant expressions and figure.(6)
(ii) Explain the construction and working of Ebers Moll transistor
model.(7)
10. Describe the working principle of SCR and its VI BTL-1 Remember
characteristics.(13)
11. (i) The reverse leakage current of the transistor when connected in BTL-6 Create
CB configuration is 0.2 µA and it is 18 μA when the same transistor
is connected in CE configuration. Determine αdc & βdc of the
transistor. Assume IB =30mA.(8)
(ii) Design h-parameter model . (5)
12. (i) Explain the construction and working of IGBT with neat BTL-4 Analyze
diagram.(7)
(ii) Differentiate MOSFET and IGBT.(6)
13. (i) Describe about the construction and working principle of DIAC BTL-1 Remember
and TRIAC with neat sketches. (8)
(ii) List some applications of SCR. (5)
14. Take part in discussion about the working of thyristor and two BTL-2 Understand
transistor analogy of a thyristor in detail.(13)

PART – C
1. (i) The intrinsic stand –off ration for an UJT is determined to be BTL-6
0.6.If the inter base resistance is 10KΩ . What are the values of RB1
and RB2?(7) Create
(ii) A Unijunction transistor has 10 V between the bases .If the BTL-6
intrinsic stand –off ratio is 0.65,find the value of standoff
voltage.What will be the peak point voltage if the voltage drop in
the PN junction is 0.7 V.(8)

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2. (i) Find the value of β if α = 0.9.(where α and β are current BTL-5 Evaluate
amplification factor in Common Emitter configuration.(2)
(ii) A transistor is connected in common emitter (CE) configuration
in which collector supply is 8 V and the voltage drop across BTL-6 Create
resistance RC connected in the collector circuit is 0.5 V. The value
of RC = 100Ω . If α = 0.96, determine (a) collector-emitter voltage
(b) base current for deigned common emitter (CE)
configuration.(13)
3. Draw d.c load line for the following transistor configuration. Obtain BTL-5 Evaluate
the Quiescent point .(15)

4. Design a voltage divider bias circuit for transistor to establish the BTL-6 Create
quiescent point at VCE =12V ,IC=1.5mA,stability factor S≤
3,β=50,VBE=0.7V,VCC=22.5V and RC=5.6 KΩ.(15)

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UNIT III - AMPLIFIERS
SYLLABUS
BJT small signal model – Analysis of CE, CB, CC amplifiers- Gain and frequency response –
MOSFET small signal model– Analysis of CS and Source follower – Gain and frequency response-
High frequency analysis.

PART – A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence
1. Show the hybrid model of BJT in CE configuration. BTL 1 Remember
2. What are amplifiers? Write it’s uses. BTL 1 Remember
3. Model the small signal equivalent circuit of a CS JFET. BTL 3 Apply
4. Justify the need of coupling capacitors in amplifier design? BTL 5 Evaluate
5. For an amplifier, midband gain =100 and lower cut-off frequency BTL 6 Create
is 1 kHz. Estimate the gain of an amplifier at frequency of 20Hz..
6. How can a DC equivalent circuit of an amplifier be obtained? BTL 1 Remember
7. List out the different analysis available to analyze a transistor. BTL 1 Remember
8. Point out why Common Emitter configuration is preferred over BTL 4 Analyze
Common Collector configuration.
9. Mention the procedure to draw the a.c. equivalent of a network. BTL 3 Apply
10. Identify the reason for fall in gain at low and high frequencies. BTL 3 Apply
11. When VGS of the FEET changes from -3.1V to 3V the drain BTL 4 Analyze
voltage changes from 1 mA to 1.3mA Analyze the value of
transconductance.
12. Define transconductance of MOSFET. BTL 1 Remember
13. Compare the performance of CE and CC configuration. BTL 2 Understand
14. In a common base configuration ,current amplification factor is BTL 2 Understand
0.9.If the emitter current is 1mA,estimate the value of base current.
15. Assess the frequency response curve of an amplifier and what is 3 BTL 5 Evaluate
dB frequency.
16. Point out the output characteristics of CE Amplifier. BTL 4 Analyze
17. Define crossover distortion? How it can be minimized? BTL 1 Remember
18. State Miller’s Theorem. BTL 2 Understand
19. Design the hybrid small signal model of CB configuration. BTL 6 Create
20. A common emitter amplifier has an input resistance 2.5KΩ and BTL 2 Understand
voltage gain of 200.If the input signal voltage is 5 mV, find the
base current of the amplifier.
PART – B
1. (i) Tabulate the comparison and contrast all the parameters of CC, BTL 1 Remember
CB, and CE amplifiers.(6)
(ii) Describe and draw the A.C equivalent circuit of a CB amplifier
using h- parameter model and derive the Equations for
(7)
2. (i) Analyse the h-parameter equivalent circuit for a typical BTL 4 Analyze
common emitter amplifier and derive the expression for
(7)
(ii) Point out the characteristics and uses of common base
amplifier.(6)

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3. (i) Derive the expression for the voltage gain of CS amplifier. (7) BTL 1 Remember
(ii) Calculate .for CS amplifier, the operating BTL 3 Apply
point is defined by VGSQ = -2.5V, VP= -6V and IDQ=2.5mA with
IDSS=8 mA.Also RG= 1MΩ ,RS=1KΩ,RD=2.2KΩ and VDD=15V(6)
4. (i) Design a collector-to-base bias circuit for a transistor amplifier BTL 6 Create
and obtain its stability factor. (7)
(ii) Formulate the transistor equation IC =βIB + (1+β)ICBO. (6)
5. Figure shows a common emitter amplifier. Determine the input BTL 3 Apply
resistance ,ac load resistance ,voltage gain and output voltage.(13)

6. (i) Give detail about the input output characteristics of CE BTL 2 Understand
configuration. (7)
(ii) Discuss about the different types of amplifiers. (6)
7. (i) The data sheet of an enhancement MOSFET gives ID(on) = 500 BTL 1 Remember
mA at VGS =10V and VGS(th) =1 V.Find the drain current for VGS =
5V. (4)
(ii) Describe the working of Common emitter amplifier. (9)
8. Deduce the derivation for the for CE amplifier BTL 5 Evaluate
with voltage divider bias using hybrid model. (13)
9. Show the A.C equivalent circuit of a C.C amplifier using h- BTL 1 Remember
parameter model and derive the Equations for
(13)
10. (i) Describe the high frequency analysis of a common source BTL 2 Understand
amplifier. (6)
(ii) Compare the characteristics of CB,CC and CE amplifiers. (7)
11. (i) Explain the concept of Common Source Amplifier with BTL 4 Analyze
necessary circuit diagram. (6)
(ii) Analyse about the Common Drain Amplifier with neat circuit
diagram. (7)
12. Explain the midband analysis of single stage CB,CC and CE BTL 4 Analyze
amplifiers. (13)
13. Summarize the expression for gain and frequency response of BTL 2 Understand
amplifier using BJT with suitable diagram.(13)

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14. Draw the circuit diagram of a common drain MOSFET amplifier. BTL 3 Apply
Derive the expression for its voltage gain,input resistance and BTL 1 Remember
output resistance.(13)
PART – C

1. A given transistor with Ic =10 (Collector current), VCE =10 V BTL 6 Create
(Collector-Emitter voltage) and at room temperature has the
following set of low frequency parameters:ℎ =500Ω,
ℎ =10−5 / , ℎ =100 ℎ =10−4. Design the values of all
hybrid -π parameters of a low frequency model and draw the
equivalent low frequency hybrid -π model. (15)
2. The hybrid parameters for CE amplifier are ℎ =1000Ω,ℎ =25 x BTL 5 Evaluate
10−6 ohms, ℎ =150 ℎ =1.2 x 10−4. The transistor has a load
resistance of 10KΩ in collector and supplied from signal source of
resistance 5KΩ.Calculate the values of input impedence ,output
impedence ,current gain and voltage gain.(15)
3. Evaluate the Ai, Av, Rii, Ro, Ais, Avs of a single stage CE amplifier BTL 5 Evaluate
with Rs = 1KΩ ,R1 = 2 2KΩ,R2 = 10KΩ,Rc = 2KΩ,RL= 2KΩ
hfe=50,hie=1.1KΩ,hoe=25µ A/V and hre=2.5x10-4.(15)
4. A common base amplifier as shown in figure has the following BTL 6 Create
components ;RS=600Ω, RC=5.6K, RE=5.6K, RL=1K.The transistor
parameters are hie=1K Ω, hfe=85 and hoe=2μA/V, Estimate Ai, Ri,
Av, Ro, Avs and Ais.(15)

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UNIT IV- MULTISTAGE AMPLIFIERS AND DIFFERENTIAL AMPLIFIER
BIMOS cascade amplifier, Differential amplifier – Common mode and Difference mode analysis – FET
input stages – Single tuned amplifiers – Gain and frequency response – Neutralization methods, power
amplifiers –Types (Qualitative analysis).

PART - A
Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

1. Define a common mode rejection ratio for a differential amplifier. What is BTL 1 Remember
the value of CMRR for ideal cases?
2. CMRR of an amplifier is 100 dB,estimate common mode gain,if the BTL 2 Understand
differential gain is 1000.
3. A multistage amplifier employs 5 stages each of which has a power gain of BTL 1 Remember
30.What is the total gain of the amplifier in db?
4. Model the ideal tuned circuit and write the expression for its resonant BTL 3 Apply
frequency.
5. Discuss the need for cascading the amplifiers. BTL 1 Remember
6. Why neutralization is important? And give its types. BTL 1 Remember
7. What is thermal runaway? BTL 1 Remember
8. Construct a Differential amplifier and what is the ideal value of CMRR? BTL 3 Apply
9. Outline the need for constant current source for difference amplifier. BTL 2 Understand
10. Compare the performance of various power amplifier types. BTL 4 Analyze
11. Classify amplifiers according to the input. BTL 3 Apply
12. Summarize the advantages and performance of class-c amplifier. BTL 5 Evaluate
13. Define conversion efficiency of power amplifier. BTL 1 Remember
14. Distinguish common mode and difference mode. BTL 2 Understand
15. Take part in discussing the term cross over distortion. BTL 4 Analyze
16. Compare gain and frequency. BTL 4 Analyze
17. Assess the frequency response of double tuned amplifier for coupling BTL 5 Evaluate
coefficient=1,k>1,k<1.
18. Discuss the need for complementary symmetry amplifier. BTL 6 Create
19. Write the advantages of push pull amplifier. BTL 2 Understand
20. A single tuned amplifier is tuned to receive the single at 650 kHz with BTL 6 Create
bandwidth of 10 kHz. Design the loaded quality factor of the tuned
amplifier.
PART - B
1. (i) Design the circuit diagram of a push pull amplifier and explain its BTL 6 Create
working in detail.(7)
(ii) In a class A amplifier, ind the
overall efficiency for Series-fed load and Transformer coupled load. (6)
2. Draw a differential amplifier and its equivalent circuit. Derive for Ad and BTL 3 Apply
Ac.(13)
3. (i) Derive the equation for the efficiency of a class B power amplifier. (6) BTL 1 Remember
(ii) Derive the conversion efficiency and the relation between maximum
power output and maximum power dissipation for class B push pull power.
(7)

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4. (i) Describe the complementary symmetry (class B) push pull amplifier in BTL 1 Remember
detail.(7)
(ii) Write detailed notes on class C power amplifier.(6)
5. What is neutralization? Explain any two method in brief. (13) BTL 4 Analyze
6. With neat diagram, explain the circuit of emitter coupled BJT differential BTL 4 Analyze
amplifier, and express differential gain, common mode gain and CMRR.
(13)
7. With neat sketch explain two stage cascaded amplifier and analyze its BTL 4 Analyze
overall . (13)
8. Explain the working of transformer coupled class-A power amplifier with BTL 1 Remember
diagrams and derive the expression for efficiency. (13)
9. Classify the power amplifiers and calculate the efficiency for each BTL 2 Understand
type?(13)
10. (i) Describe the working principle of biased series and parallel BTL 1 Remember
clippers.(10)
(ii) List the characteristics of power amplifiers.(3)
11. Describe the operation of class A large signal amplifier and derive its BTL 2 Understand
efficiency.(13)
12. Examine the common mode and differential mode analysis of differential BTL 3 Apply
amplifier and determine its CMRR.(13)
13. (i) With neat diagram, describe the working of a differential amplifier BTL 2 Understand
using FET .(8)
(ii) Discuss the operation of class AB amplifier to avoid cross over
distortion.(5)
14. The dual input balanced output differential amplifier having Rs = 100Ω, BTL 5 Evaluate
RC = 4.7KΩ, RE =6.8KΩ,hfe=100,VCC = +15V, VEE = -15V. Obtain
operating point values, differential & common mode gain, CMRR and
output if VS1 = 70mV(pp) at 1 kHz and VS2 = 40mV(pp).(13)

PART - C

1. Three amplifier stages are working in cascade with 0.05V peak-to-peak BTL 6 Create
input providing 150V peak-to-peak output. If the voltage gain of the first
stage is 20 and input to the third stage is 15V peak-to-peak, Estimate, (i)
the overall voltage gain, (ii) voltage gain of 2nd and 3rd stages, (iii) Input
voltage of second stage. Draw the equivalent circuit with values. (15)
2. In the differential amplifier assume 1= 2=150 . Evaluate the DC value of BTL 5 Evaluate
emitter current, collector current, collector voltage, AC voltage gain and
AC output voltage. The values are VCC = +12 , C1= C2=36 , in1=2 ,
EE = −12 E= 33 .(15)

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3. Evaluate the (1) operating point (2) differential gain (3) common mode BTL 6 Create
gain (4) CMRR and (5) output voltage if Vs1 =70 mV peak to peak at 1 kHz
and Vs2 = 40 mV peak to peak at 1 kHz of dual input balanced output
differential amplifier ,hie =2.8 . The values are VCC = +15 , C1= C2=4.7

, E = 6.8 . (15)
4. For the circuit shown below , Solve (i) Output power if the output voltage BTL 5 Evaluate
is 50 VPP (ii) Maximum ac output power (iii) DC input power if current
drain is 0.5mA (iv) Efficiency if the current drain is 0.4mA and the output
voltage is 30VPP. (v) Bandwidth of amplifier if Q=125 (vi) Worst case
transistor power dissipation. (15)

UNIT V - FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OSCILLATORS

Advantages of negative feedback – voltage / current, series, Shunt feedback –positive feedback –Condition
for oscillations, phase shift – Wien Bridge, Hartley, Colpitts and Crystal oscillators.

PART –A

Q.No Questions BT Level Competence

1. What are the essential blocks of transistor oscillator? BTL 1 Remember

2. Assess the two Barkhausen conditions required for sinusoidal oscillation to BTL 5 Evaluate
be sustained.
3. A tuned circuit has a resonant frequency of 1600 kHz and a bandwidth of BTL 1 Remember
10 kHz. What is the value of its Q factor?
4. List the disadvantages of negative feedback in amplifiers and how it can be BTL 1 Remember
overcome?

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5. Show the expression for the frequency of oscillations of a in RC phase shift BTL 3 Apply
oscillator.
6. An amplifier has a current gain of 240 and input impedence of 15KΩ BTL 5 Evaluate
without feedback. If negative current feedback(current attenuation = 0.015)
is applied, What will be the input impedence of the amplifier?
7. What is the advantage of a Colpitts oscillator compared to a phase shift BTL 4 Analyze
oscillator?
8. Which is the most commonly used feedback arrangement in cascaded BTL 1 Remember
amplifier and why?
9. Which type of feedback circuit increases gain of an amplifier? BTL 1 Remember
10. Outline the advantages of crystal oscillator. BTL 2 Understand
11. Discuss about Nyquist’s stability criteria for feedback amplifiers. BTL 2 Understand
12. Develop the oscillator model which uses both positive and negative BTL 6 Create
feedback? Why?
13. Determine the operating frequency of transistor Hartley oscillator if BTL 3 Apply
L1=50μH,L2=1mH, and mutual inductance between the coils M=10 μH
and C=10pF.
14. Point out the five characteristics of an amplifier which are modified by BTL 4 Analyze
negative feedback.
15. List out the advantages of RC phase shift oscillator. BTL 1 Remember
16. Analyze the effects on bandwidth and output impedance due to various BTL 4 Analyze
types of feedback.
17. Illustrate the expression for frequency of oscillation of a Wein bridge BTL 3 Apply
oscillator.
18. Distinguish between negative and positive feedback. BTL 2 Understand

19. Discuss the limitations of LC and RC oscillators. BTL 2 Understand

20. A wein bridge oscillator is used for operate at fo=10KHz. If the value of R BTL 6 Create
is 100Ω. Design the value of capacitor.

PART - B
1. With neat block diagram, explain the operation of following feedback BTL 4 Analyze
amplifiers.
(i) Voltage series feedback amplifier.(7)
(ii) Current shunt feedback amplifier.(6)
2. Explain with neat circuit diagram, the working of Hartley oscillator using BTL 1 Remember
transistor. Derive an expression for frequency of oscillation.(13)
3. With neat diagram explain Wien – Bridge oscillator and derive an BTL 1 Remember
expression for frequency of oscillation.(13)
4. (i) Calculate the amplifier gain, when negative feedback BTL 3 Apply
ratio of 0.01. An amplifier has voltage gain of 400, =50Hz, = 200kHz
and distortion of 10% without feedback.(7)
(ii) Illustrate the CE amplifier with voltage shunt- feedback with neat
diagram. (6)

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5. (i) Illustrate the circuit of CE amplifier with current series feedback and BTL 3 Apply
obtain the expression for feedback ratio, voltage gain, input and output
resistances. (10) BTL 1 Remember
(ii) List the different types of oscillators.(3)
6. Explain the operation of Colpitts Oscillator with neat circuit diagram. Also BTL 2 Understand
derive the expressions for the frequency of oscillation and the condition for
maintenance of oscillation.(13)
7. Two identical amplifier stages, each with voltage gain of 20dB and B.W of BTL 2 Understand
25kHz are cascaded. To improve gain stability the cascade is provided with
negative feedback to the extent of 10%. Estimate the effective gain and
bandwidth.(13)
8. Explain the construction and working of Hartley oscillator and derive the BTL 5 Evaluate
expression for frequency of oscillation.(13)
9. Design a Colpitts oscillator with C1 = 100pf and C2 = 7500pf. The BTL 6 Create
inductance is variable. Determine the range of inductance values, if the
frequency of oscillation is to vary between 950 KHz and 2050 KHz.(13)
10. Sketch a circuit diagram of a two stage capacitor coupled BJT amplifier BTL 4 Analyze
that uses series voltage negative feedback. Explain how the feedback
operates. (13)
11. (i) Explain the working of a phase shift oscillator. Discuss its advantages BTL 1 Remember
and disadvantages.(7)
(ii) A 1 mH inductor is available. Choose the capacitor values in a colpitts BTL 3 Apply
oscillator so that f=1MHz and feedback fraction is 0.25.(6)
12. Explain the operation of current series feedback amplifier and derive its BTL 4 Analyze
expression for (13)
1. Input resistance
2. Output resistance
3. Voltage gain
4. Feedback ratio

13. (i) Describe about the basic concept of feedback. (6) BTL 1 Remember
(ii) List the different types of feedback. Explain about the positive
feedback.(7)
14. (i) Discuss about the condition for oscillation.(5) BTL 2 Understand
(ii) Discuss the advantages of negative current feedback on the
performance of amplifiers.(4)
(iii) When negative voltage feedback is applied to an amplifier of gain
100,the overall gain falls to 50.Find the fraction of the output voltage
feedback.If this fraction is maintained ,find the value of the amplifier gain
required if the overall stage gain is to be 75.(4)
PART - C

1. Design an oscillator to operate at a frequency of 10 kHz which gives an BTL 6 Create

extremely pure sine wave output ,good frequency stability and highly
stabilized amplitude. Discuss the operation of this oscillator as an audio
signal generators.(15)

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2. When a portion of the output signal is fed to input, as you are aware, BTL 6 Create
feedback is generated. Distinguish between negative and positive feedback
and elaborate on their individual advantages.How different parameters of
an amplifier will be affected by these two types of feedback? (15)
3. (i) In a Colpitts oscillator,C1=C2=C and L=100 x 10-6 H. The frequency BTL 5 Evaluate
of oscillation is 500 KHz. Determine the value of C.(8)
(ii) In Colpitts oscillator ,the desired frequency frequency is 500 KHZ.
Find the value of L. Assume C=1000 pF.(7)

4. An amplifier has a mid frequency gain of 100 and a bandwidth of 200 BTL 5 Evaluate
kHz.(15)
(a) What will be the new bandwidth and gain if 5% negative feedback is
introduced?
(b)What should be the amount of feedback, if the bandwidth is restricted to
1 MHz?

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