AprilMay 2023
AprilMay 2023
PART – B
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(50 Marks)
2.a) Draw and explain the graph indicating the variation of minority carrier density with
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distance in a p-n junction diode under forward biased condition.
b) Derive expression of space charge capacitance CT for a step graded junction. [5+5]
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3.a) Derive the expression for Diffusion Capacitance.
b) Discuss the static characteristics of SCR with a neat diagram. [4+6]
4.a) Derive the expression for ripple factor of Half wave rectifier with C-filter.
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b) A full-wave single phase rectifier employs a π- section filter consisting of a pair of 5 μF
capacitances and a 20 H choke. The transformer voltage to the center tap is 200 V rms.
The load current is 600 mA. Calculate the dc output voltage and the ripple voltage. The
resistance of the choke is 300Ω. [6+4]
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5.a) Derive Vdc, Vrms and PIV for the circuit of a Full-wave rectifier and explain its
operation.
b) Describe the working of a Zener Diode as a Voltage Regulator. [5+5]
6.a) With a neat diagram, explain the operation of BJT and discuss about the different
configurations.
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b) Explain the hybrid small signal model for common collector configuration. [5+5]
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7.a) With neat diagram, explain the input and output characteristics of a transistor in CE
configuration.
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b) Describe the operation of UJT as relaxation oscillator. [5+5]
8.a) Explain DC load line and Q point for any transistor configuration. Also state the
necessity of biasing and list biasing methods for transistor.
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b) Determine the quiescent currents and the collector to emitter voltage for a Ge transistor
with β = 50 in the Self biasing arrangements. The circuit component values are
VCC = 20V, RC = 2kΩ, RE = 0.1 kΩ, R1 = 100 kΩ and R2 = 5 kΩ. Find the stability
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factor S. [5+5]
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9.a) Draw and explain self-bias circuit. Mention its advantages over fixed bias circuit.
b) Describe the analysis of Transistor Amplifier circuit using h-parameters. [5+5]
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10.a) Illustrate the construction and operation of p-channel JFET with neat diagrams
b) With neat sketch, discuss the working of a common source FET amplifier. [5+5]
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11.a) With neat sketch, describe the working principle, operation and characteristics of the
N-channel Enhancement mode MOSFET.
b) Explain how JFET works as a Voltage Variable Resistor? [5+5]
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