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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

PLOT 91, CADASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESSWAY, JABI - ABUJA


FACULTY OF SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES
SEPTEMBER, 2020_1 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: PHY 310


COURSE TITLE: ELECTRONICS II
CREDIT UNIT 2
TIME ALLOWED (2½ HRS)

INSTRUCTION: Answer question 1 and any other three questions

QUESTION 1 [ 25 MARKS]
a) Briefly explain two advantages of JFET over BJT and hence explain why JFET is more
desirable for certain applications than the BJT [3 Marks]
b) Using a block diagram, explain the multistage amplifier and state THREE (3) advantages over
single stage amplifiers [7 Marks]
c) Using diagram, explain the process of half wave rectification. Your diagram should clearly
show the circuit, input and output wave forms [5 Marks].
d) Using a diagram, explain the Low Pass Filter (LPF) and assuming a LPF circuit consisting of
a resistor of 47kΩ in series with a capacitor of 47nF is connected across a 10v sinusoidal
supply. Calculate the output voltage ( VOUT ) at a frequency of 100 Hz [10 marks]

QUESTION 2 [15 MARKS]


a) Sketch the cross section of a P-channel MOSFET and label its four terminals. State the
significance of the fourth terminal and explain why it is not trivial. [ 6 Marks]
b) The LIST and explain three regions of operation associated with MOSFET transistors output
curves. [ 6 Marks]
c) Draw the drain current and transfer characteristic of a common source N channel D MOSFET
[3 marks]

QUESTION 3 [15 MARKS]


a) The bandwidth of the common-emitter amplifier tends to be low due to high internal
capacitance. Briefly explain four ways in which this problem can be eliminated [8 marks]
b) Write the expression of the voltage gain for a common source. For a common source JFET,
voltage amplifier, = 2ms and = 10 k . Find its voltage amplification assuming
[5 marks]
c) What is the Miller effect and how does a negative feedback affect the input impedance of an
amplifier? [2 marks]
QUESTION 4 [15MARKS]
a) What is a transformer and using a diagram explain the operation of a Step Down
Transformer? [6 marks]
b) Compare direct current and alternating current power transmission and state the major
advantage of direct current transmission [6 marks]
c) What are the benefits of high voltage electricity transmission and problem associated
with the direct current ? [3 marks]

QUESTION 5
a) Discuss the function of filter capacitors in power supplies [2 marks]
b) What do voltage regulators do and discuss the role regulators play in power supplies [3
marks]
c) Compare and contrast the benefits and shortcomings of linear and switching power
supplies [10 marks]

QUESTION 6
a) Explain drop-out voltage as applied to regulators and if VIN = 3.5 V when VOUT = 3.2 V, what
is the dropout voltage? [4 marks]
b) Using diagram, describe the electrical function of filters. Sketch the single element filter
topology [4 marks]
c) Using diagrams where necessary, differentiate between low pass and high pass filter
[7 marks]

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