AKTU B.E./B.

Tech ECE Sem 3

syllabus

SENSOR AND INSTRUMENTATION

KOE034/044 SENSOR AND INSTRUMENTATION

Unit- I: Sensors & Transducer: Definition, Classification &

selection of sensors, Measurement of displacement using
Potentiometer, LVDT & Optical Encoder, Measurement of force using
strain gauge, Measurement of pressure using LVDT based diaphragm
& piezoelectric sensor.

Unit-II: Measurement of temperature using Thermistor,

Thermocouple & RTD, Concept of thermal imaging, Measurement of
position using Hall effect sensors, Proximity sensors: Inductive &
Capacitive, Use of proximity sensor as accelerometer and vibration
sensor, Flow Sensors: Ultrasonic & Laser, Level Sensors: Ultrasonic
& Capacitive.

Unit -III: Virtual Instrumentation: Graphical programming

techniques, Data types, Advantage of Virtual Instrumentation
techniques, Concept of WHILE & FOR loops, Arrays, Clusters &
graphs, Structures: Case, Sequence & Formula nodes, Need of
software based instruments for industrial automation.

Unit-IV: Data Acquisition Methods: Basic block diagram, Analog

and Digital IO, Counters, Timers, Types of ADC: successive
approximation and sigma-delta, Types of DAC: Weighted Resistor and
R-2R Ladder type, Use of Data Sockets for Networked
Communication.

Unit V: Intelligent Sensors: General Structure of smart sensors &

its components, Characteristic of smart sensors: Self calibration, Self-
testing & self-communicating, Application of smart sensors:
Automatic robot control & automobile engine control.

Text Books:
1. DVS Murthy, Transducers and Instrumentation, PHI 2nd Edition
2013
2. D Patranabis, Sensors and Transducers, PHI 2nd Edition 2013.
3. S. Gupta, J.P. Gupta / PC interfacing for Data Acquisition & Process
Control, 2nd ED / Instrument Society of America, 1994.
4. Gary Johnson / Lab VIEW Graphical Programing II Edition /
McGraw Hill 1997.

Reference Books:
1. Arun K. Ghosh, Introduction to measurements and
Instrumentation, PHI, 4th Edition 2012.
2. A.D. Helfrick and W.D. cooper,Modern Electronic Instrumentation
& Measurement Techniques, PHI – 2001
3. Hermann K.P. Neubert, “Instrument Transducers” 2nd Edition
2012, Oxford University Press.

Universal Human Values And Professional Ethics

KVE401 Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics

UNIT-1 Course Introduction - Need, Basic Guidelines, Content

and Process for Value Education: Understanding the need, basic
guidelines, content and process for Value Education, Self-
Exploration–what is it? - its content and process; ‘Natural
Acceptance’ and Experiential Validation- as the mechanism for self
exploration, Continuous Happiness and Prosperity- A look at basic
Human Aspirations, Right understanding, Relationship and Physical
Facilities- the basic requirements for
fulfillment of aspirations of every human being with their correct
priority, Understanding Happiness and Prosperity correctly- A critical
appraisal of the current scenario, Method to fulfill the above human
aspirations: understanding and living in harmony at various levels.

UNIT-2 Understanding Harmony in the Human Being -

Harmony in Myself: Understanding human being as a co-existence
of the sentient ‘I’ and the material ‘Body’, Understanding the needs of
Self (‘I’) and ‘Body’ - Sukh and Suvidha, Understanding the Body as
an instrument of ‘I’ (I being the doer, seer and enjoyer),
Understanding the characteristics and activities of ‘I’ and harmony in
‘I’, Understanding the harmony of I with the Body: Sanyam and
Swasthya; correct appraisal of Physical needs, meaning of Prosperity
in detail, Programs to ensure Sanyam and Swasthya.
UNIT-3 Understanding Harmony in the Family and Society-
Harmony in Human-Human Relationship: Understanding
harmony in the Family- the basic unit of human interaction ,
Understanding values in human-human relationship; meaning of
Nyaya and program for its fulfillment to ensure Ubhay-tripti; Trust
(Vishwas) and Respect (Samman) as the foundational values of
relationship, Understanding the meaning of Vishwas; Difference
between intention and competence, Understanding the meaning of
Samman, Difference between respect and differentiation; the other
salient values in relationship, Understanding the harmony in the
society (society being an extension of family): Samadhan, Samridhi,
Abhay, Sah-astitva as comprehensive Human Goals, Visualizing a
universal harmonious order in society- Undivided Society
(AkhandSamaj), Universal Order (SarvabhaumVyawastha )- from
family to world family!.

UNIT-4 Understanding Harmony in the Nature and Existence -

Whole existence as Co-existence: Understanding the harmony in
the Nature, Interconnectedness and mutual fulfillment among the
four orders of nature- recyclability and self-regulation in nature,
Understanding Existence as Co-existence (Sah-astitva) of mutually
interacting units in all-pervasive space, Holistic perception of
harmony at all levels of existence.

UNIT-5 Implications of the above Holistic Understanding of

Harmony on Professional Ethics
Natural acceptance of human values, Definitiveness of Ethical Human
Conduct, Basis for Humanistic Education, Humanistic Constitution
and Humanistic Universal Order, Competence in Professional Ethics:
a) Ability to utilize the professional competence for augmenting
universal human order, b) Ability to identify the scope and
characteristics of people-friendly and eco-friendly production
systems, technologies and management models, Case studies of
typical holistic technologies, management models and production
systems, Strategy for transition from the present state to Universal
Human Order: a) At the level of individual: as socially and
ecologically responsible engineers, technologists and managers, b) At
the level of society: as mutually enriching institutions and
organizations.

Text Books:

1. R R Gaur, R Sangal, G P Bagaria, 2009, A Foundation Course in

Human Values and Professional Ethics.
References:

1. Ivan Illich, 1974, Energy & Equity, The Trinity Press, Worcester,
and Harper Collins, USA
2. E.F. Schumacher, 1973, Small is Beautiful: a study of economics as
if people mattered, Blond & Briggs, Britain.
3. Sussan George, 1976, How the Other Half Dies, Penguin Press.
Reprinted 1986, 1991
4. Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jorgen Randers, William
W. Behrens III, 1972, Limits to Growth – Club of Rome’s report,
Universe Books.
5. A Nagraj, 1998, Jeevan Vidya Ek Parichay, Divya Path Sansthan,
Amarkantak.
6. P L Dhar, RR Gaur, 1990, Science and Humanism, Commonwealth
Publishers.
7. A N Tripathy, 2003, Human Values, New Age International
Publishers.
8. SubhasPalekar, 2000, How to practice Natural Farming, Pracheen
(Vaidik) KrishiTantraShodh, Amravati.
9. E G Seebauer & Robert L. Berry, 2000, Fundamentals of Ethics for
Scientists & Engineers , Oxford University Press
10. M Govindrajran, S Natrajan & V.S. Senthil Kumar, Engineering
Ethics (including Human Values), Eastern Economy Edition, Prentice
Hall of India Ltd.
11. B P Banerjee, 2005, Foundations of Ethics and Management,
Excel Books.
12. B L Bajpai, 2004, Indian Ethos and Modern Management, New
Royal Book Co., Lucknow. Reprinted 2008.

Mathematics-IV ( PDE, Probability And Statistics )

KAS302/KAS402 Mathematics-IV ( PDE, Probability and

Statistics )

Module I: Partial Differential Equations

Origin of Partial Differential Equations, Linear and Non Linear Partial
Equations of first order, Lagrange’s Equations, Charpit’s method,
Cauchy’s method of Characteristics, Solution of Linear Partial
Differential Equation of Higher order with constant coefficients,
Equations reducible to linear partial differential equations with
constant coefficients.

Module II: Applications of Partial Differential Equations:

Classification of linear partial differential equation of second order,
Method of separation of variables, Solution of wave and heat
conduction equation up to two dimension, Laplace equation in two
dimensions, Equations of Transmission lines.

Module III: Statistical Techniques I:

Introduction: Measures of central tendency, Moments, Moment
generating function (MGF) , Skewness, Kurtosis, Curve Fitting ,
Method of least squares, Fitting of straight lines, Fitting of second
degree parabola, Exponential curves ,Correlation and Rank
correlation, Regression Analysis: Regression lines of y on x and x on
y, regression coefficients, properties of regressions coefficients and
non linear regression.

Module IV: Statistical Techniques II:

Probability and Distribution: Introduction, Addition and multiplication
law of probability, Conditional probability, Baye’s theorem, Random
variables (Discrete and Continuous Random variable) Probability
mass function and Probability density function, Expectation and
variance, Discrete and Continuous Probability distribution: Binomial,
Poission and Normal distributions.

Module V: Statistical Techniques III:

Sampling, Testing of Hypothesis and Statistical Quality Control:
Introduction , Sampling Theory (Small and Large) , Hypothesis, Null
hypothesis, Alternative hypothesis, Testing a Hypothesis, Level of
significance, Confidence limits, Test of significance of difference of
means, T-test, F-test and Chi-square test, One way Analysis of
Variance (ANOVA).Statistical Quality Control (SQC) , Control Charts ,
Control Charts for variables ( X and R Charts), Control Charts for
Variables ( p, np and C charts).

Text Books
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 9thEdition,
John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
2. P. G. Hoel, S. C. Port and C. J. Stone, Introduction to Probability
Theory, Universal Book Stall, 2003(Reprint).
3. S. Ross: A First Course in Probability, 6th Ed., Pearson Education
India, 2002.
4. W. Feller, An Introduction to Probability Theory and its
Applications, Vol. 1, 3rd Ed., Wiley, 1968.

Reference Books
1. B.S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers,
35th Edition, 2000.
2.T.Veerarajan : Engineering Mathematics (for semester III), Tata
McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
3. R.K. Jain and S.R.K. Iyenger: Advance Engineering Mathematics;
Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi.
4. J.N. Kapur: Mathematical Statistics; S. Chand & Sons Company
Limited, New Delhi.
5. D.N.Elhance,V. Elhance & B.M. Aggarwal: Fundamentals of
Statistics; Kitab Mahal Distributers, New Delhi.

Technical Communication

(KAS301/401) Technical Communication

Unit -1 Fundamentals of Technical Communication:

Technical Communication: Features; Distinction between General and
Technical Communication; Language as a tool of Communication;
Dimensions of Communication: Reading & comprehension; Technical
writing: sentences; Paragraph; Technical style: Definition, types &
Methods; The flow of Communication: Downward; upward, Lateral or
Horizontal; Barriers to Communication.

Unit - II Forms of Technical Communication:

Technical Report: Definition & importance; Thesis/Project writing:
structure & importance; synopsis writing: Methods; Technical
research Paper writing: Methods & style; Seminar & Conference
paper writing; Expert Technical Lecture: Theme clarity; Analysis &
Findings; 7 Cs of effective business writing: concreteness,
completeness, clarity, conciseness, courtesy, correctness,
consideration, C.V./Resume writing; Technical Proposal: Types,
Structure & Draft.

Unit - III Technical Presentation: Strategies & Techniques

Presentation: Forms; interpersonal Communication; Class room
presentation; style; method; Individual conferencing: essentials:
Public Speaking: method; Techniques: Clarity of substance; emotion;
Humour; Modes of Presentation; Overcoming Stage Fear; Audience
Analysis & retention of audience interest; Methods of Presentation:
Interpersonal; Impersonal; Audience Participation: Quizzes &
Interjections.

Unit - IV Technical Communication Skills:

Interview skills; Group Discussion: Objective & Method;
Seminar/Conferences Presentation skills: Focus; Content; Style;
Argumentation skills: Devices: Analysis; Cohesion & Emphasis;
Critical thinking; Nuances: Exposition narration & Description;
effective business communication competence: Grammatical;
Discourse competence: combination of expression & conclusion;
Socio-linguistic competence: Strategic competence: Solution of
communication problems with verbal and non verbal means.

Unit - V Dimensions of Oral Communication & Voice Dynamics:

Code and Content; Stimulus & Response; Encoding process;
Decoding process; Pronunciation Etiquette; Syllables; Vowel sounds;
Consonant sounds; Tone: Rising tone; Falling Tone; Flow in Speaking;
Speaking with a purpose; Speech & personality; Professional
Personality Attributes: Empathy; Considerateness; Leadership;
Competence.

Reference Books
1. Technical Communication – Principles and Practices by Meenakshi
Raman & Sangeeta Sharma, Oxford Univ. Press, 2007, New Delhi.
2. Personality Development and Soft Skills by Barun K. Mitra, OUP,
2012, New Delhi.
3. Spoken English- A Manual of Speech and Phonetics by R.K.Bansal
& J.B.Harrison, Orient Blackswan, 2013, New Delhi.
4. Business Correspondence and Report Writing by Prof. R.C. Sharma
& Krishna Mohan, Tata McGraw Hill & Co. Ltd., 2001, New Delhi.
5. Practical Communication: Process and Practice by L.U.B. Pandey;
A.I.T.B.S. Publications India Ltd.; Krishan Nagar, 2014, Delhi.

6. Modern Technical Writing by Sherman, Theodore A (et.al);

Apprentice Hall; New Jersey; U.S.
7. A Text Book of Scientific and Technical Writing by S.D. Sharma;
Vikas Publication, Delhi.
8. Skills for Effective Business Communication by Michael Murphy,
Harward University, U.S.
9. Business Communication for Managers by Payal Mehra, Pearson
Publication, Delhi.

Electronic Devices

KEC301 Electronics Devices

Unit I Introduction to semiconductor physics: Review of

quantum mechanics, electrons in periodic lattices, E-k diagrams.

Unit II Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic silicon, carrier

transport, diffusion current, drift current, mobility and resistivity,
sheet resistance, design of resistors.

Unit III Generation and recombination of carriers, Poisson and

continuity equation P-N junction characteristics, I-V characteristics,
and small signal switching models.

Unit IV Avalanche breakdown, Zener diode, Schottky diode,

Bipolar Junction Transistor, I-V characteristics, Ebers-Moll model.

Unit V MOS capacitor, C-V characteristics, MOSFET, I-V

characteristics, and
small signal models of MOS transistor, LED, photodiode and solar
cell.

Text /Reference Books:

1. G. Streetman, and S. K. Banerjee, “Solid State Electronic Devices,”
7th edition, Pearson, 2014.
2. D. Neamen , D. Biswas, "Semiconductor Physics and Devices,"
McGraw-Hill Education.
3. S. M. Sze and K. N. Kwok, “Physics of Semiconductor Devices,” 3rd
edition, John Wiley &Sons, 2006.
4. C.T. Sah, “Fundamentals of Solid State Electronics,” World
Scientific Publishing Co. Inc, 1991.
5. Y. Tsividis and M. Colin, “Operation and Modeling of the MOS
Transistor,” Oxford univ. press, 2011.
6. Muhammad H. Rashid, “Electronic Devices and Circuits,” Cengage
publication, 2014.

Network Analysis and Synthesis

KEC303 Network Analysis and Synthesis

Unit I Node and mesh analysis, matrix approach of network

containing voltage & current sources and reactances, source
transformation and duality.

Unit II Network theorems: Superposition, reciprocity, Thevenin’s,

Norton’s, Maximum power transfer, compensation and Tallegen's
theorem as applied to A.C. circuits.

Unit III Trigonometric and exponential Fourier series: Discrete

spectra and symmetry of waveform, steady state response of a
network to non- sinusoidal periodic inputs, power factor, effective
values, Fourier transform and continuous spectra, three phase
unbalanced circuit and power calculation.

Unit IV Laplace transforms and properties: Partial fractions,

singularity functions, waveform synthesis, analysis of RC, RL, and
RLC networks with and without initial conditions with Laplace
transforms evaluation of initial conditions.

Unit V Transient behaviour, concept of complex frequency, driving

points and transfer functions poles and zeros of immittance function,
their properties, sinusoidal response from pole-zero locations,
convolution theorem and two four port network and interconnections,
behaviour of series and parallel resonant circuits, introduction to
band pass, low pass, high pass and band reject filters.

Text/Reference Books
1. Franklin F. Kuo, “Network Analysis and Synthesis,” Wiley India
Education, 2nd Ed., 2006.
2. Van, Valkenburg, “Network analysis,” Pearson, 2019.
3. Sudhakar, A., Shyammohan, S. P., “Circuits and Network,” Tata
McGraw-Hill New Delhi, 1994.
4. A William Hayt, “Engineering Circuit Analysis,” 8th Edition,
McGraw-Hill Education.
5. A. Anand Kumar, “Network Analysis and Synthesis,” PHI
publication, 2019.

Digital System Design

KEC302 Digital System Design

Unit I Logic simplification and combinational logic design:

Binary codes, code conversion, review of Boolean algebra and
Demorgans theorem, SOP & POS forms, Canonical forms, Karnaugh
maps up to 6 variables, tabulation method.

Unit II MSI devices like comparators, multiplexers, encoder,

decoder, driver & multiplexed display, half and full adders,
subtractors, serial and parallel adders, BCD adder, barrel shifter and
ALU.

Unit III Sequential logic design: Building blocks like S-R, JK and
Master-Slave JK FF, edge triggered FF, state diagram, state
reduction, design of sequential circuits, ripple and synchronous
counters, shift registers, finite state machines, design of synchronous
FSM, algorithmic state machines charts. Designing synchronous
circuits like pulse train generator, pseudo random binary sequence
generator, clock generation.

Unit IV Logic families and semiconductor memories: TTL NAND

gate, specifications, noise margin, propagation delay, fan-in, fan-out,
tristate TTL, ECL, CMOS families and their interfacing, memory
elements, concept of programmable logic devices like FPGA, logic
implementation using programmable devices.

Unit V Digital-to-Analog converters (DAC): Weighted resistor, R-

2R ladder, resistor string etc. analog-to-digital converters (ADC):
single slope, dual slope, successive approximation, flash etc. switched
capacitor circuits: Basic concept, practical configurations, application
in amplifier, integrator, ADC etc.

Text/Reference Books:
1. R.P. Jain, “Modern Digital Electronics,” Tata McGraw Hill, 4th
edition, 2009.
2. A. Anand Kumar, “Fundamental of Digital Circuits,” PHI 4th
edition, 2018.
3. W.H. Gothmann, “Digital Electronics- An Introduction to Theory
and Practice,” PHI, 2nd edition, 2006.
4. D.V. Hall, “Digital Circuits and Systems,” Tata McGraw Hill, 1989.
5. A. K. Singh, “Foundation of Digital Electronics & Logic Design,”
New Age Int. Publishers.
6. Subrata Ghosal, “Digital Electronics,” Cengage publication, 2nd
edition, 2018

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