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SUBJECT : EC8452 – ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS-II
SEM / YEAR: IV / II year B.E.
UNIT I FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND STABILITY
Feedback Concepts – gain with feedback – effect of feedback on gain stability, distortion, bandwidth,
input and output impedances; topologies of feedback amplifiers – analysis of series-series, shunt-shunt

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and shunt-series feedback amplifiers-stability problem-Gain and Phase-margins-Frequency
compensation.

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PART A
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Q. No Questions Competence
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1. Define positive and negative feedback. BTL 1 Remembering
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amplifier.
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List the effect of negative feedback on the noise and bandwidth of an

State sensitivity and de-sensitivity of gain in feedback amplifiers.

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A negative feedback amplifier has a bandwidth of 250 KHz and de-
4. sensitivity factor of 4. What is the bandwidth of the basic amplifier BTL 1 Remembering
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without feedback?
Tabulate the input and output resistances of a negative feedback
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amplifier.
6. Draw the magnitude and phase angle plot of three stage amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Outline the loop gain or return ratio of feedback amplifier. BTL 2 Understanding
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8. Discuss the advantages of negative feedback in amplifiers. BTL 2 Understanding

9. Express the reason for negative feedback which increases bandwidth. BTL 2 Understanding
Describe the effect of gain in amplifier when voltage shunt & series
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feedback is employed.
Applying the impact of negative feedback on noise and distortion in
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amplifier circuits.
Calculate the voltage gain and output voltage of a negative feedback
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amplifier with A=120, β=0.05 and Vs=75mV.
13. Illustrate the current series & current shunt feedback. BTL 3 Applying
14. Analyzing the feedback factor of an amplifier. BTL 4 Analyzing
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15. Differentiate Phase margin and Gain margin. BTL 4 Analyzing

16. Examine the decrease in output impedance in feedback amplifiers. BTL 4 Analyzing
17. Summarize the Trans-resistance amplifier. BTL 5 Evaluating
18. Evaluating the Nyquist criterion for stability of feedback amplifiers. BTL 5 Evaluating
19. Construct the equivalent circuit of Trans-conductance amplifier. BTL 6 Creating
20. Discuss the frequency compensation after the Miller Compensation. BTL 6 Creating
PART – B

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1. Write a brief note on expressions for gain with positive and negative
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feedback. (13)
2. List the effects of negative feedback on stability, distortion, noise, input
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and output impedance of a feedback amplifier. (13)
3. (i) Identify the effect of negative feedback on the bandwidth and
harmonic distortion of an amplifier. (7)
(ii) A negative feedback amplifier has an open loop gain of 60000 and a

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closed loop gain of 300. If the open loop upper cut off frequency is

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15KHz, Choose the closed loop upper cutoff frequency. Also, calculate
the total harmonic distortion with feedback if there is 10% harmonic
distortion without feedback. (6)
4. (i) A voltage-series negative feedback amplifier has a voltage gain
without feedback of A = 500, input resistance Ri = 3kΩ, output resistance

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Ro = 20kΩ and feedback ratio β = 0.01. Find the voltage gain Af, input
resistance Rif and output resistance Rof of the amplifier with feedback. (7)

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(ii) The current-series feedback types of transistor amplifier for the given BTL 1 Remembering
circuit diagram has the following parameters such as Rs=1KΩ, RL = 1KΩ,
Re = 100Ω hfe = 80 and hie = 2kΩ. show 𝐺𝑀 , β, 𝐺𝑀𝑓 , Rif, 𝑅𝑜𝑓 . (6)

5. An amplifier, without feedback, has a voltage gain of 500, lower cut-off

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frequency f1 = 100 Hz, upper cut-off frequency f2 = 250 KHz and a
distortion of 10%. Calculate the amplifier voltage gain, lower cut-off
frequency and upper cut-off frequency and distortion, sensitivity, de-
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sensitivity and bandwidth when a negative feedback is applied with
feedback ratio of 0.01. (13)
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6. Explain the effect of a current series feedback on input and output
resistance of a BJT amplifier. Explain the same, with necessary circuit, BTL 2 Understanding
equivalent circuit and equations. (13)
7. Illustrate the current shunt feedback connection and derive the
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expressions for Rif and Rof. (13)
8. (i) Outline the voltage series amplifier with block diagram and derive for
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Rif and Rof. Draw a two stage amplifier with voltage series feedback. (8)
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(ii) Demonstrate and explain the output feedback resistance of
transconductance amplifier. (5)
9. Assess the current series feedback amplifier with neat block diagram and
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derive the expressions for Rif and Rof. (13)
10. (i) Build the circuit diagram of voltage shunt feedback amplifier (5)
(ii) Develop the expressions for Rif and Rof. (8) BTL 3 Applying
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11. (i) An amplifier, with feedback has voltage gain of 100. If the gain
without feedback changes by 20 % and the gain with feedback should not
vary more than 2 %. If so, Analyzing the values of open loop gain A and
feedback ratio β. (7)
(ii) For the given emitter follower circuit, test for Ai, Ri, Av, Ro & Rof if Rs
= 600Ω, RL = 2kΩ, hfe = 80 and hie = 5kΩ. (6)

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12. Examine the nature of feedback in figure. Let 𝑅𝑐1 =3KΩ
𝑅𝑐2 =500Ω 𝑅𝐸 =50Ω 𝑅𝑠 =𝑅𝑓 =1.2KΩ ℎ𝑓𝑒 = 50, ℎ𝑖𝑒 = 1.1𝐾Ω, ℎ𝑟𝑒 =
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ℎ𝑐𝑒 = 0. Determine overall voltage gain 𝐴𝑣𝑓 ,overall current
gain 𝐴𝑖𝑓 ,input impedance 𝑅𝑖𝑓 and output impedance 𝑅𝑜𝑓 (13)
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13. Sketch the circuit of a single stage CE amplifier that uses emitter current
feedback. Model the circuit and derive the equations for gain, input and BTL 4 Analyzing
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output impedance with feedback. (13)

14. With an example Circuit, Determine the method of identifying the
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feedback topology. Also determine the feedback factor. (13)
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1. Explain the effect of series-shunt feedback on output resistance. (15) BTL 5 Evaluating
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2. The circuit of fig.shown has 𝑅𝑐 =4KΩ,𝑅 =40KΩ, 𝑅𝑠 =10KΩ, ℎ𝑓𝑒 =
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50, ℎ𝑖𝑒 = 1.1𝐾Ω.Evaluating 𝑅𝑀𝑓, 𝐴𝑣𝑓, 𝑅𝑖𝑓, 𝑅𝑜𝑓, 𝑅𝑜𝑓 by identifying the BTL 5 Evaluating
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topology. (15)

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3. (i) Estimate Nyquist criterion to Analyzing the stability of feedback
amplifiers (8)
(ii) An amplifier with negative feedback has a voltage gain of 120. It is
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found that without feedback an input signal of 60mV is required to
produce a particular output, whereas with feedback the input signal must
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be 0.5V to get the same output. Find Av and β of the amplifier. (7)
4. (i) An amplifier has a voltage gain of 1000 with 𝑓𝑙 = 50𝐻𝑧, 𝑓𝐻 =
50𝐾𝐻𝑧 if 5 % feedback is amplified, Solve the gain with the feedback
and the lower and upper cutoff frequencies with the feedback (8)
(ii) An amplifier has a midband gain of 125 and a bandwidth of 250 kHz.
a. If 4% negative feedback is introduced discuss the new bandwidth and BTL 6 Creating
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gain.
b.If the bandwidth is to be restricted to 1 MHz, discuss the feedback ratio
(7)
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UNIT II OSCILLATORS
Barkhausen criterion for oscillation – phase shift, Wien bridge - Hartley & Colpitt‘s oscillators – Clapp
oscillator-Ring oscillators and crystal oscillators – oscillator amplitude stabilization.
PART A
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Q.No Questions BT Competence

Level
1. Define an oscillator and show why the oscillator is called as sinusoidal or
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harmonic oscillator?
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2. What are the merits and demerits of RC phase shift oscillator? BTL 1 Remembering
3. State the Barkhausen criterion for an oscillator. BTL 1 Remembering
4. Mention the Oscillator classification by their frequency generated. BTL 1 Remembering
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5. Write about the Amplitude Stabilization in Oscillators. BTL 1 Remembering

6. Draw the block diagram of an oscillator. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Outline the equivalent circuit of an oscillator. BTL 2 Understanding
8. Summarize the factors that affect the frequency stability of an Oscillator.
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9. Compare Hartley and Colpitts oscillator. BTL 2 Understanding
10. If L1 = 1 mH, L2 = 2 mH and C = 0.1 nF, Estimate the frequency of
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oscillation for Hartley oscillator.
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11. A Colpitts Oscillator circuit having two capacitors of 24nF and 240nF
respectively are connected in parallel with an inductor of 10mH. Identify BTL 3 Applying
the frequency of oscillations of the circuit, the feedback fraction.
12. Interpret the Amplitude stabilization in Phase Shift Oscillator? BTL 3 Applying
13. The quartz crystal has Cm=1pF, Ls=3H, Cs=0.05pF and Rs=1K. Calculate
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the series and parallel resonant frequencies.
14. In an RC phase shift oscillator, if R1 = R2 = R3 = 200kΩ and C1 = C2 = C3

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= 100 pF. Determine the frequency of oscillations.

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15. Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of Wien bridge oscillator. BTL 4 Analyzing
16. Point out the advantages of crystal oscillator. BTL 4 Analyzing
17. Explain about the quartz crystal and draw the equivalent circuit of and
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mention its series and parallel resonant frequencies.
18. Determine piezoelectric effect. BTL 5 Evaluating

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19. Constuct the Wien bridge oscillator with its amplitude stabilization. BTL 6 Creating

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20. Determine the factors which contribute to change in frequency. BTL 6 Creating
PART – B
1. (i) List the different classification of oscillators. (6)
(ii) Briefly describe about the conditions for oscillation or Barkhausen
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criterion. (7)
2. Write about the working principle of RC phase shift oscillator circuit
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diagram also derive the expression for frequency of oscillation and
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condition for sustained oscillation. (13)
3. Explain the working of a Hartley oscillator with a neat circuit diagram
and derive the frequency of oscillation. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
4. (i) In the Colpitts oscillator, C1 = 0.2µF and C2 = 0.02µF. If the frequency
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of the oscillator is 10 kHz, find the value of the inductor and the required Remembering
gain for Oscillation. (7)
(ii) What is the frequency of oscillation for the Clapp oscillator with BTL 1
C1 = 0.1 µF, C2 = 1 µF, C3 = 100pF and L = 470 µH. (6)
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5. (i) Describe the Wien bridge oscillator and its design with a neat diagram.
(7)
(ii) A tank circuit contains an inductance of 1mH. Select the range of BTL 1 Remembering
tuning capacitor value if the resonant frequency ranges from 540 to 1650
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kHz. (6)
6. Estimate the frequency of oscillation and the condition for sustained
oscillation of Colpitts oscillator with neat circuit diagram. (13) BTL 2 Understanding
7. (i) In a transistorized Hartley oscillator, the two inductances are 2mH and
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20µH while the frequency is to be changed from 950kHzto 2050kHz. BTL 2 Understanding
Calculate the range over which the capacitor is to be varied? (6)
(ii) The frequency of oscillation of a Colpitts oscillator is given by
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𝑓𝑜 = 𝐶1 𝐶2 Where L, C1 and C2 are the frequency determining

2π√L
𝐶1+𝐶2
components. This circuit operates at 450kHz with C1=C2. Interpret the
frequency of oscillation if the value of C2 is doubled? (7)
8. Demonstrate the following oscillators with neat circuit diagrams and
Analyzing the working principle:
(i) Clapp oscillator (6) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii) Ring oscillator (7)

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9. (i) Illustrate the Crystal oscillator. (7)

(ii) In a Quartz crystal oscillator L=1H, Cs=0.07 PF, Cp=2 PF and
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Rs=10KΩ. Compute the Quality factor and the percentage of which Fp
greater than Fs (6)
10. Show the Amplitude Stabilization in Phase Shift Oscillator and Wien
Bridge Oscillator. (13) BTL 3 Applying

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11. Analyzing a RC Phase shift oscillator to generate 5 kHz sine wave with

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20V peak to peak amplitude and draw the circuit for designed by BTL 4 Analyzing
assuming hfe = 150. (13)
12. Examine the working of Miller and Pierce crystal oscillators with neat
circuit diagrams. (13) BTL 4 Analyzing
13. (i) Evaluating the value of ‘F’ for L=10mH and C1=C2=0.001µf. Also

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find the value of L for frequency is halved and doubled. (7)
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(ii) In a Wien bridge oscillator circuit, R1=R2=60KΩ, C1=C2 ranges from
100 Pf to 500 Pf. Determine the range of F. (6)
14. (i) In a Hartley oscillator, the value of the capacitor in the tuned circuit is
500pF and the sections of the coil have inductances 38µH and 12µH.
Design the frequency of oscillations and the feedback factor β. (6)
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(ii) A crystal has the following parameters L = 0.5 H, Cs = 0.06 pF, Cp = BTL 6 Creating
1pF and R = 5kΩ. Predict the series and parallel resonant frequencies and
Q-factor of the crystal. (7)
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PART C
Q.No Questions BT Competence
Level
1 In a Colpitts oscillator, the values of the inductors and capacitors in the
tank circuit are L = 40mH, C1 = 100pF and C2 = 500pF. Evaluating the
following (15)
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(i) Frequency of oscillations.

(ii) If the output voltage is 10V, find the feedback voltage. BTL 5 Evaluating
(iii) Find the minimum gains if the frequency is changed by
changing L alone.
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(iv) Find the value of C1 for a gain of 10.

(v) Also find the new frequency.
2 Explain the gain of Wein bridge oscillator using BJT amplifier with
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necessary equations and diagrams. (15)

3 (i) Elaborate the working of Colpitts crystal oscillator with quartz crystal
construction and with appropriate diagrams. (10) BTL 6 Creating
(ii) Compare LC Oscillators & Crystal Oscillators. (5)
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4 Design the Capacitor C and hfe for the transistor to provide a resonating
frequency of 10kHz of a transistorized phase shift oscillator. Assume BTL 6 Creating
R1=25kΩ, R2=60kΩ, Rc=40kΩ, R=7.1kΩ and hfe =1.8kΩ. (15)

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UNIT III TUNED AMPLIFIERS

Coil losses, unloaded and loaded Q of tank circuits, small signal tuned amplifiers – Analysis of capacitor coupled
single tuned amplifier – double tuned amplifier - effect of cascading single tuned and double tuned amplifiers on
bandwidth – Stagger tuned amplifiers - Stability of tuned amplifiers – Neutralization - Hazeltine neutralization
method.
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1. Differentiate loaded Q and unloaded Q. BTL 4 Analyzing
2. Identify the ideal response and actual response of tuned amplifiers with BTL 1 Remembering
diagram.
3. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of tuned amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
4. An inductor of 250 µH has Q = 300 at 1MHz. Determine Rs and Rp of the BTL 6 Creating

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inductor.

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5. Illustrate the applications of tuned amplifiers. BTL 3 Applying
6. Define gain product bandwidth of tuned amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
7. Elaborate tuned amplifier. BTL 4 Analyzing
8. Compare single tuned and synchronously tuned amplifiers. BTL 4 Analyzing
9. Deduce the magnitude of stagger tuned amplifier.
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10. A tuned amplifier has its maximum gain at a frequency of 2 MHz and has BTL 3 Applying
a bandwidth of 50 KHz. Calculate the Q factor.
11. Show the bandwidth of two stage synchronous tuned amplifier. Assume BTL 1 Remembering
the bandwidth of individual stage is 200kHz.
12. Write the use of transformer in tuned amplifier circuit. BTL 1 Remembering
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13. Summarize the effect of cascading n stages of identical single tuned BTL 2 Understanding
amplifiers on bandwidth.
14. Estimate the bandwidth of a 3 stage cascaded single tuned amplifier if the BTL 2 Understanding
resonant frequency is 455 KHz and the loaded Q of each stage is 10.
15. List out some advantages of double tuned amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
16. A 3µ H coil used in tuned amplifier tunes to 1050KHZ has Rs of 50Ω.If BTL 2
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Understanding
the load resistance of the amplifier is RL=5K.Illustrate the loaded and
unloaded Q of the tank circuit.
17. Interpret the Q factor of the capacitor. BTL 3 Applying
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18. Express the need for neutralization. BTL 2 Understanding

19. Creating the equivalent circuit of neutralization. BTL 6 Creating
20. Discriminate Hazeltine and modified Hazeltine neutralization. BTL 5 Evaluating
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1. Define and recall about coil losses, unloaded and loaded Q of tank circuits. BTL 1 Remembering
(13)
2. Show the Small signal tuned amplifier with necessary derivations. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
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3. A single tuned transistor amplifier is used to amplify modulated RF BTL 1 Remembering

carrier of 600 KHz and a bandwidth of 15 KHz. The circuit has total
output resistance Rt = 20 KΩ and output capacitance Co = 50 pF. Select
the values of inductance and capacitance of tuned circuit. (13)
4. Label the double tuned amplifier with neat circuit diagram and derive the BTL 1 Remembering
expression for 3dB bandwidth. (13)
5. Explain the effect of bandwidth on cascading single tuned and double BTL 2 Understanding
tuned amplifiers. (13)

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6. (i) Compare the various Tuned amplifiers. (10) BTL 2 Understanding

(ii) A three stage double tuned amplifier system is to have a half power
BW of 20kHz centred on a centre frequency of 450kHz. Assuming that
all stages are identical, determine the half power bandwidth of single
stage. Assume that each stage couple to get maximum flatness. (3)
7. (i) Discuss the frequency response of a stagger tuned amplifier. (7) BTL 2 Understanding
(ii)Consider the design of an IF amplifier for FM radio receiver.

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bandwidth of each stage so that the overall bandwidth is 200 KHz.Using
3µH inductors. Predict the value of C and R for each stage. (6)
8. Demonstrate a capacitance coupled single tuned amplifier circuit and BTL 3 Applying
derive the expressions for its important parameters. (13)
9. Identify the stability of tuned amplifiers and mention the need of BTL 3 Applying

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neutralization. (13)
10. Examine the following parameters fo=1MHz, dB bandwidth is 10kHz

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and maximum gain is -10 FET has gm = 5mA/V, rd = 10k design a FET BTL 4 Analyzing
tuned amplifier. (13)
11. A single tuned RF amplifier uses a transistor with an output resistance of BTL 4 Analyzing
50k, output capacitance of 15pF and input resistance of next stage is
20kΩ. The tuned circuit consists of 47pF capacitance in parallel with
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series combination of 1µH inductance and 2Ω resistance. Analyzing the
resonant frequency, effective Quality factor and bandwidth of the
amplifier. (13)
12. Why Neutralization is needed in tuned amplifier .Experiment the BTL 4 Analyzing
Hazeltine neutralization with circuit diagram. (13)
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13. Conclude single tuned amplifier and derive for gain, resonanat frequency BTL 5 Evaluating
and cutoff frequencies. (13)
14. Design a single tuned amplifier to operate at a center frequency of 500KHz, a BTL 6 Creating
bandwidth of 5 KHz with a parameter of a transistor gm=0.05, hfe=150,
Cbe=2200PF, Cbc=47PF, Q-150, rp=5KΩ, RL=1KΩ. (13)
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1. Estimate the single tuned amplifier with the following specifications: BTL 5 Evaluating
a. Centre frequency =500KHz
b. Bandwidth =10 KHz
Assume transistor parameters:𝑔𝑚 =0.04 , ℎ𝑓𝑒 = 100, 𝑐𝑏′ 𝑒 =
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1000𝑝𝐹 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑏′ 𝑐 =100pF.The bias network and input resistance are
adjusted so that 𝑟𝑖 = 4𝐾Ω and 𝑅𝐿 = 510Ω. (15)
2. Evaluating the circuit diagram and equivalent circuit of a capacitor BTL 5 Evaluating
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coupled single tuned amplifier and derive the expression for 3 – dB

bandwidth. Sketch also the frequency response of the amplifier. (15)
3. (i) An RF tuned voltage amplifier, using FET with 𝑟𝑑 = 100𝐾Ω and BTL 6 Creating
𝑔𝑚 = 500µs has tuned circuit, Consisting of L=2.5mH, C=200 pF, as its
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load. At its resonant frequency the circuit offers an equivalent shunt

resistance of 100KΩ. For the amplifier Design,
a)Resonant gain b)Effective Q c)Bandwidth (8)
(ii) A Single tuned amplifier using FET has tank circuit components
L=100µH,R=5Ω and C=1000pF.The FET used has 𝑟𝑑 = 500𝐾Ω and
𝑔𝑚 =5mA/V Estimate
a. Resonant frequency b. Tank circuit impedance at resonance
c. Voltage gain at resonance d. Bandwidth (7)
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4. Design the double tuned amplifier and derive the necessary parameters. BTL 6 Creating
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UNIT IV WAVE SHAPING AND MULTIVIBRATOR CIRCUITS

Pulse circuits – attenuators – RC integrator and differentiator circuits – diode clampers and clippers –
Multivibrators - Schmitt Trigger- UJT Oscillator.

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Level
1. Define linear wave shaping circuits. BTL 1 Remembering
2. What is high pass filter? BTL 1 Remembering
3. State duty cycle. BTL 1 Remembering
4. Examine how the high pass RC circuit acts as a differentiator. BTL 4 Analyzing

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5. Determine the -3dB cut off frequency for a high pass RC network in order BTL 5 Evaluating

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to have a 10% tilt in symmetrical source wave whose time period is 0.5m
sec.
6. Design the circuit of RC integrator and mention the condition under BTL 6 Creating
which the circuit behaves as an integrator.
7. Outline the rise time and storage time of a transistor switching circuit. BTL 1 Remembering
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8. Show a second order HPF with identical RC section. Assume the gain is BTL 1
3, f=35kHz & C=0.01 µf.
9. Develop a clipper circuit which clips all voltages above +2 V.
10. Illustrate how the diode act as a comparator?
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11. Draw a simple clamper circuit. BTL 1 Remembering
12. Compare clipper and clamper circuit. BTL 2 Understanding
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13. Examine why we call astable multivibrator as free running multivibrator? BTL 3 Applying
14. Calculate the value of capacitors to be used in an astable multivibrator to BTL 3 Applying
provide a train of pulse 2 µsec wide at a repetition rate of 75 KHz with
R1=R2=10 KΩ.
15. In the astable multivibrator, R1=R2=R=10kΩ and C1=C2=0.01µf. Show BTL 2 Understanding
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the time period and frequency of the square wave.

16. Summarize the applications of bistable multivibrator. BTL 2 Understanding
17. Compare Astable, Monostable and Bistable multivibrators. BTL 4 Analyzing
18. Select the role of commutating capacitor in bistable multivibrator and BTL 3 Applying
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draw its circuit.

19. Differentiate symmetrical triggering and unsymmetrical triggering. BTL 5 Evaluating
20. Point out the reason of Schmitt trigger acting as a zero crossing detector. BTL 4 Analyzing
PART – B
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1. (a) Show a High pass RC circuit (Differentiator) with its derivation. (6) BTL 1 Remembering
(b) Find the high pass RC response by Applying the step input and
pulse input. (7)
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2. What will be happen to the RC high pass filter by Applying square wave, BTL 1 Remembering
symmetrical square wave and ramp input signal? (13)
3. (a)Describe and design a Low pass RC circuit. (6) BTL 1 Remembering
(b)Identify Low pass RC circuit response by Applying step input and
pulse input. (7)
4. How the RC Low pass filter will response by Applying square wave, BTL 1 Remembering
symmetrical square wave and ramp input signal? (13)
5. Examine the step input and pulse input to high pass RL circuit and verify BTL 4 Analyzing
its response.
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6. Infer how the High pass RL circuit will perform when Applying square BTL 2 Understanding
wave, symmetrical square wave and ramp input? (13)
7. (a) Illustrate the operation of collector coupled astable multivibrator with BTL 2 Understanding
neat diagrams and waveforms. (7)
(b) Estimate the expression for pulse width astable multivibrator. (6)

8. (a) Explain in detail about the Speed-up capacitor. (7) BTL 2 Understanding

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response and other parameters for the input of pulse waveform. (6)
9. (a) Classify the various types of diode clippers. (6) BTL 3 Applying
(b) Demonstrate the diode clippers with appropriate diagrams and
waveforms. (7)
10. (a) Construct the diagram and explain diode comparator. (7) BTL 3 Applying

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(b) Calculate Vo for the clamping circuit for the given sinusoidal input
signal shown in figure. Assume the sinusoidal input signal is 10Vpp. (6)

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diagrams.
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Illustrate the free running multivibrator with necessary expressions and

(b) Analyzing the value of capacitors to be used in an astable

(7)
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multivibrator to provide a train of pulse 2µs wide at a repetition rate of

100kHz, if R1=R2=20kΩ. (6)
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12. (a) Examine the working principle of modified astable multivibrator and BTL 4 Analyzing
emitter coupled astable multivibrator with diagrams. (6)
(b) Investigate the function of emitter coupled monostable
Multivibrator and triggering methods for monostable multivibrator. (7)
13. (a) Evaluating the working principle of Bistable multivibrator with neat BTL 5 Evaluating
diagrams. (7)
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(b) Compose the triggering methods for bistable multivibrator and

explain it by necessary diagrams. (6)
14. (a) Determine how Schmitt trigger circuit can be evolved from a BTL 6 Creating
bistable circuit. (6)
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(b) Formulate the expression for UTP and LTP in Schmitt trigger with
circuit diagrams. (7)
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PART C
Q.No Questions BT Competence
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1 Explain the UJT Oscillator with its working principle and neat BTL 5 Evaluating
Diagrams. (15)
2 Evaluating a collector coupled astable multivibrator using Vcc (peak) = 20V BTL 5 Evaluating
and Ic(sat) = 3mA, to generate a pulse wave at a frequency f = 2kHz with
70% duty cycle. Assume hfe(min) = 100. (15)
3 (a) Construct one shot multivibrator with necessary circuit diagrams BTL 6 Creating
and waveforms. (7)
(b) Express the duration of the output pulse of the one shot

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4 Design a Schmitt trigger circuit for the data given: Vcc = 20, UTP = 5V BTL 6 Creating
and LTP= 3 V. Ic sat = 2 mA and hfe (min) = 100. Draw the designed circuit.
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UNIT V POWER AMPLIFIERS AND DC CONVERTERS

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Power amplifiers- class A-Class B-Class AB-Class C-Power MOSFET-Temperature Effect- Class AB Power
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PART A
Q.No Questions BT Competence
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1. Define Power Amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
2. What are the Performance measures of power amplifier? BTL 1 Remembering

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3. List out the classifications of Power amplifiers. BTL 1 Remembering

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4. Draw the output characteristics of class A amplifier. BTL 1 Remembering
5. Write about the buck boost regulator. BTL 1 Remembering
6. Describe the single ended class A amplifier BTL 1 Remembering
7. Summarize the Temperature effects. BTL 2 Understanding
8. Express the Power relations in Class B amplifier.
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9. Illustrate the Efficiency of Class C amplifier. BTL 2 Understanding
10. Give the principle of operation of step down DC-DC converter. BTL 2 Understanding
11. A transformer-coupled class A power amplifier supplies power to an BTL 3 Applying
80Ωload connected across the secondary of a step-down transformer
having a turn ratio 5:1. Calculate the maximum power output for a zero
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signal collector of 120mA.
12. Draw the Class B transformer-coupled amplifier and its output waveform. BTL 3 Applying
13. Interpret the efficiency of Class C amplifier. BTL 3 Applying
14. Examine the Class AB power amplifier using MOSFET. BTL 4 Analyzing
15. Differentiate between Voltage amplifier and Power amplifier. BTL 4 Analyzing
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16. Compare Buck and Boost converter. BTL 4 Analyzing

17. Elaborate the Buck-Boost converter. BTL 5 Evaluating
18. Summarize the applications of Buck-Boost converter. BTL 5 Evaluating
19. Develop Push Pull amplifier. BTL 6 Creating
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20. Formulate the characteristics of Class B amplifier. BTL 6 Creating

PART – B
1. Describe in detail about the Transformer-Coupled power amplifier. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
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2. Write about the Class B transformer coupled power amplifier. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
3. Examine the circuit operation and output resistance of class AB power BTL 1 Remembering
amplifiers. (13)
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4. Summarize the transfer characteristic, signal waveforms, power BTL 2 Understanding

dissipation, power conversion efficiency of Class A amplifier. (13)
5. Discuss in detail about the Class C power amplifier. (13) BTL 2 Understanding
6. Describe Class AB power amplifier using MOSFETs (13) BTL 2 Understanding
7. State DC-DC converters and its principle of operation in detail. (13) BTL 1 Remembering
8. Illustrate the Buck converter and derive the expressions for voltage and BTL 3 Applying
current. (13)
9. Interpret the biasing of Class AB circuit. (13) BTL 3 Applying
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10. A transformer coupled class A power amplifier supplies power to an 80Ω BTL 3 Applying
load connected across the secondary of a step-down transformer having a
turn ratio 5:1. Calculate the maximum power output for a zero signal
collector of 120mA. (13)
11. Analyzing the Buck-Boost converter with necessary diagrams and derive BTL 4 Analyzing
the expressions. (13)
12. Compare the power MOSFET with BJTs. (5) BTL 4 Analyzing

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Summarize the temperature effects of Power MOSFET (8)

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13. A buck converter operating at 50KHz is fed from a 10V battery and BTL 5 Evaluating
supplies 4V to load. If peak to peak current of inductor is limited to
400mA. Neglecting switch and device-losses, Determine (13)
(i) The maximum on-period of switch given that battery voltage varies
from 12.5V in fully charged state to 8V at the end of discharge.

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(ii) Battery drain current under nominal condition with 10 Amp load
(iii) The value of choke required to maintain continuous current

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operation.
14. Design the Boost converter using a power MOSFET. (13) BTL 6 Creating
PART – C
1. A class –B push pull amplifier supplies power to a resistive load of 12 BTL 5 Evaluating
Ohms. The output transformer has a turn of 3:1 and efficiency of 78.5%.
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(i) Maximum power output. (5)
(ii) Maximum power dissipation in each transistor. (5)
(iii) Maximum base and collector current for each transistor
Assume hfe=25 and Vcc=20V. (5)
2. Design the Buck-Boost converter and its equivalent circuit and derive the
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necessary expressions. (15) BTL 6 Creating
3. A boost regulator has an input voltage of VS=10V. The average output BTL 5 Evaluating
voltage, VDC=15V and the average load current Idc=0.5A. The switching
frequency is 25 KHz. If L=100µH and C=110µF, determine
(a) Duty cycle (4)
(b) The ripple current of inductor/ΔI (4)
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(c) The peak current of inductor, I2 (4)

(d) The ripple voltage of filter capacitor ΔVC (3)
4. Construct the class AB power amplifier using MOSFET. (7) BTL 6 Creating
Design the structure and characteristics of Power MOSFETs (8)
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