[12:23 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: Nov 2012

2 marks
1. Draw the symbol of MOSFET and SCR

2. Distinguish the features of ROM and EPROM with EEPROM

3. What are photonic devices? Give their applications

4. How does a solar cell function?

5. Draw the circuit of an Opamp Integrator and explain briefly.

6. What are active filters? List out their types

7. What are the applications many flip-flops are needed to construct mod-33 counter?

8. How do you define the modulus of a counter? How many flip-flops are needed to construct mod-
33 counter?

9. Draw the circuit of a peak detector using op.amp.

10. Define the resolution and accuracy of an A/D convertor

8marks
11. (a) Explain the construction and working of a TRIAC

(b) Explain the working principle of static RAM and dynamic RAM
12. (a)Explain the function of a photo detector constructed using diode

(b) Discuss the working of a diode laser

13. (a) Design a 3 bit synchronous counter

(b) What are registers? How do you enter '1011' into a 4 bit shift register?

14. (a) Explain the function of the sample and hold circuit

(b) Explain the working of a second order active filter

15. (a) Explain the working of logarithmic amplifier

b) Explain the function of precision rectifier

16 mark
16. (i) Explain the function of FET amplifier

(ii) Discuss the construction of an SCR. How is it used to construct a relaxation oscillator
17. (i) Discuss the design of a BCD counter

(ii) Explain how microwaves are produced using Klystron

18.(i) Explain the working of an astable multivibtrator constructed using 555 timer.

(ii) Construct an op.amp. circuit to solve the equations. x+2y=3 ; 3x-2y = 5

19 (i) Discuss the function of R-2R binary ladder D/A convertor

(ii) Describe the working of a dual slope A/D convertor

[12:40 PM, 6/23/2024] Shakthi: 👏

[12:46 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: Nov 2013

2 mark

1. Distinguish between static and Dynamic RAM.

2. Briefly explain the basic structure of MOSFET.

3. Write the uses of diode photo detectors.

4. What do you mean by light confinement factor?

5. What are asynchronous counters?

6. What is a BCD counter?

7. What is called phase locked loop?

8. What are the properties of an ideal Op-Amp?

9. What is peak detector?

10. Distinguish between resolution and accuracy.

8 mark

11. a) Explain how SCR is used for power control.

b)Explain the working of UJT as a relaxation oscillator.

12. a)What is solar cell? Explain its operation.

b)What is klystron? Explain how it works?

13. a)What is a Shift register? Give its application.

b)Explain the working of divided by 2N counter.

14. a)Explain the "one-shot" pulse generator using 555 timer.

b)Discuss how analog differentiation is achieved using an Op-amp

15. a) Explain the working of a Half wave rectifier.

b) Discus the working of R-2R ladder D/A converter.

16 mark

16. Describe the working and characteristics of FET amplifier with necessary circuit.

17. Discuss in detail the construction and working of MW oscillator

18. What is synchronous counter? Explain the design of synchronous counter of different modulus.

19. Illustrate the method of solving simultaneous and differential equations using Op-amps.

[12:49 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: Nov 2015

2 mark

1.What does static RAM mean? Mention its storage element

2.Distinguish between SCR and TRIAC.

3.What do you mean by the term fill factor?

4.What is IMPATT diode?

5.Mention some of the applications of serial shift registers.

6.How many flip-flops are required to construct a mod-9 counter?

7.Draw the circuit diagram of integrator and differentiator using Op-Amplifiers.

8.Find the pulse width of 555 mono stable multi vibrator if R= 47 ohm and C=0.01 µF.

9.What are precision comparators?

10.Draw the circuit diagram and output waveform of peak detector.

8 mark

11.(a) Write a short note on programmable memory devices.

( b) Describe briefly the construction and working of FET amplifier.

12.(a) Give the theory and operation of Diode LASERS.

(b) Explain the principle and working of LED with neat diagram.

13.(a) Explain the working of 4 bit ripple counter with truth table and waveforms.

(b) Give the working of serial in and serial out shift register with block diagrams and truth table.

14.(a) Explain the working of low pass and high pass active filters using Op omp.

(b) Explain the construction and working of Astable Multivibrator using 555 timer.

15. (a) Describe briefly half wave and full wave rectifiers with necessary circuit diagram

(b) Explain with neat circuit diagram the working of Dual slope A/D converters

16 mark

16. Give the construction and working of SCR. Explain how it can be used as a full wave rectifier.

17. Explain briefly the principle, construction and working of Klystron microwave generator

18. Discuss in detail the working of up/down counter with their logic diagrams.

19. Design analog circuit using Op-Amps to solve the linear differential equation

[12:51 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: April 2019

2 mark

1. What is pinch off voltage in FET?

2. How many layers an SCR has? Give its circuit symbol.

3. What is the application of Gunn diode?

4. What is dark current in a solar cell?

5. What is the difference between synchronous and asynchronous counter?

6. What is a register?

7. Mention the application of phase locking mechanism.

8. What is a differential amplifier?

9. What are precision rectifiers?

10. Give the Op-Amp circuit of a logarithmic amplifier

8 mark

11. a)Calculate the intrinsic stand-off ratio for the given UJT circuit as relaxation oscillator and thus
calculate the frequency of the output wave. (Diagram)

b) Briefly explain charge coupled devices.

12. a) Discuss the working of diode laser.

b)Describe the working of IMPATT diode.

13. a)Explain the working of non-binary counter.

b)Discuss the working of shift register.

14. a)Design a op-amps circuit to solve the simultaneous equations, x + y 3 and 2x+3y-7.

b)Explain the working of 555 timer as a stable multi vibrator.

15. a) Explain the working of R-2R ladder D/A converter.

b) Describe the working of successive approximation A/D converter.

16 mark

16. (a) Discuss the characteristics of FET.

(b) Brief about FET as an amplifier.

17. (a) Explain the manufacturing and characteristics of solar cell.

(b) Give its applications.

18. (a) Explain the construction and working of random sequence counter.

(b) Explain the working of any BCD Counter.

19. (a) Explain the working of differentiator and integrator.

(b) Solve the differential equation div+2 dv +20+100-25-0, using op amp circuit

[12:56 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: Nov 2020

2 mark

1. What is negative resistance region in UJT?

2. Mention two uses of CCD

3.What are the applications of IMPATT diode?

4. What is fill factor in a solar cell?

5. What is the difference between a counter and register?

6. What is a non-binary counter?

7. live the circuit for Op-Amp as a differentiator.

8. What is a sample and hold operation?

9. What are binary weighted resistors

10. What is a peak detector?

8 mark

11. a) Calculate the intrinsic stand-off ratio for the given UJT circuit an relaxation oscillator and thus
calculate the frequency of the output wave.

b) Discuss the Characteristics of SCR

12. a) what are requirments of photonic device?

b) Describe the working of gunn diode

13.a)Explain the working of shift register

b)Explain the working of synchronous counter

14. a)Design a op-amps circuit to solve the simultaneous equations, 4x+y-1 and 6x-5y=9

b)Explain the working of 555 timer as mono stable multi vibrator.

15. a)Explain the working of dual slope A/D converter

b)Describe the working of binary weighted D/A converter.

16 mark

16. (a) Explain the construction and characteristics of MOSFET.

(b) Discuss MOSFET as an amplifier

17. (a) Explain the construction and characteristics of photo diode.

(b) Give its applications

18. (a) explain the construction and working of random sequence counter.

(b) Explain the working of a ring counter (circuit explanation 10)

19. (a) Explain the working of differentiation and integrator.

(b) Solve the differential equation, using op amp

[1:17 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: 2022

8 mark
1. (a) Explain about the characteristics of FET.

(b) Describe CMOS and NMOS techniques.

2.(a) Discuss about fill factor and its significance in a solar cell.

(b) Explain about light confinement factor.

3.(a) Discuss the working of BCD counter.

(b) Explain the working of shift counter.

4.(a) How is a 555 timer used as astable multi vibrator?

(b) What is phase locked loop?

5.(a) Explain the working of precision comparator.

(b) How does a half wave rectifier work?

20 mark

6. (i) How is SCR used as a power control device?

(ii) Explain about charge coupled devices (CCD).

7. (i) Explain the working of Klystron with a neat diagram.

(ii) How does a diode photo detector work?

8.(i) Differentiate between a synchronous and asynchronous counter.

(ii) Design and explain the random sequence counter.

9.(i) Discuss the working of 1st and 2nd order Butterworth filter.

(ii) Solve the differential equation, 4+25 dt sin(20t+36) using Op-Amp.

10.(i) Describe the working of R-2R D/A converter.

(ii) Explain the working successive approximation and dual slope A/D converter.

[1:38 PM, 6/23/2024] kani: 2 mark

1. (a) What is an SCR? How does it control the power fed to the load?

(b) A UJT relaxation oscillator uses a variable resistor Re to change the frequency of pulses delivered
at Vout. The variable resistor is initially set at 5 kilo ohm and is then adjusted to 10 kilo ohm. The UJT
has R-33 2, R2-330 2. C=0.2 µF and η=0.54. Determine the frequency of the voltage spikes produced
for 5 kilo ohm setting and 10 kilo ohm setting.

2.(a) Discuss the working principle and construction of Gunn diode.

(b) What is the underlying principle of operation of a diode photo detector? Explain any two of its
applications.

3. (a) Draw the circuit of a 4-bit asynchronous counter using JK flip- flops and explain their working.

(b) Design a synchronous counter for the sequence 0, 2, 4. 5, 1 using JK flip-flops.

4. (a) Describe the method for solving a second order differential equation using IC 741. (OR)

(b) Compare and contrast wide band and narrow band reject filters.

5. (a) With a neat circuit, explain the working of a 4-bit binary R-2R ladder D/A converter.

(b) Discuss the working of a successive approximation A/D converter.

20 mark

6. Explain the construction, operation and transfer characteristics of D-MOSFET.

7. Explain the working principle and construction of a solar cell.

Elaborate on the fundamental principles of open circuit voltage and short circuit current in solar
cells.

8. Explain the operation of right shift and left shift registers. Give its applications.

9. Discuss the working and theory of a mono

stable multi vibrator using 555 timer and obtain an expression for the pulse width of the waveform.

10. Explain in detail the working of logarithmic and anti-logarithmic amplifiers. Mention their
applications.