Assignment II
Assignment II
Module I
5 Marks Question
1. Draw and explain E-K diagram for a direct and an indirect band gap semiconductor with
suitable example. [5]
2. Draw the energy band diagram of a p-n junction diode under no bias, forward bias and reverse
bias condition with proper label. [5]
3. Explain the output characteristics of a NPN transistor in CE configuration with suitable
diagram. [5]
4. Discuss the basic principle of operation and Id-Vds Characteristics of n-channel JFET. 5
5. Explain the clipper and clamper circuit with suitable example. [5]
6. What do you mean by clamping circuit? Draw its circuit diagram and discuss its operation.
2+3
7. What are the three mode of operation of a BJT? Explain. Draw the different circuit
configuration for PNP Transistor.
[2+3]
8. What are the types of field effect transistors? What are the two types of junction field effect
transistors? What are the disadvantages of JFET? 2+1+2
9. Explain how MOSFET functions? Explain the three regions of operation of a MOSFET. 2+3
10. Explain the constructional features of a MOSFET and write the advantages and
disadvantages of a MOSFET.
3+2
11. Write the applications of clippers and draw the biased parallel clippers circuit.
12. Write the applications of clampers and draw the negative clamping circuit.
10 Marks Question
1. Explain the operation of forward biased diode. Is contact potential measurable using
voltmeter? What are the differences between Zener and Avalanche breakdown? 5+2+3
2. a) Draw a family tree of field-effect transistors and draw the circuit symbol of each.
b) Comparison between the BJT and the FET.
c) A JFET has a drain current of 5 mA. If IDSS = 10 mA and VGS (off) = – 6 V, find the value of (i)
VGS and (ii) VP. 5+3+2
3. What is photovoltaic effect? Write down the operation principle of solar cell. Derive the
expression for Voc. Why LEDs are operated at lower current densities than LASER?
2+3+3+2
4. What is degenerate Semiconductor? Explain the existence of negative differential resistance
using the I-V characteristics of a tunnel diode.
5. Mention any Two major applications of a BJT.
b) Explain the construction and operation of a SCR with neat sketches and V-I Characteristic
curves. What is latching and holding current? What are its applications?
2+8
6. a) Explain the zener diode as voltage regulator when Vi and RL fixed.
b) For the following Zener diode network, determine V L, VR, IZ and PZ.
2+3
7. Explain the zener diode as voltage regulator when Vi fixed and RL variable.
Determine the minimum and maximum values of load resistance RL
8. Write the Classification of voltage regulators. Draw and Explain the Transistor Shunt
and Series Regulator and write the difference between them.
Module II
5 Marks Question
1. Classify the amplifier according to their use, mode of operation, frequency range and method
of inter stage coupling. 5
2. Write the advantages and disadvantages of the positive and negative feedback amplifier.
3. Write the steps to draw ac equivalent circuit of BJT amplifier with suitable example.
4. Derive the h-parameters.
10 Marks Question
1. State the special features of power amplifier. How the position of Q-point affects the
performances of class A, B, AB and C amplifier. Draw the circuit diagram of a class A power
amplifier. 3+4+3
2. (a) Write the Advantages and disadvantages summarized of four feedback topologies.
(b) An amplifier has a voltage gain of -100. The feedback ratio is -0.04. Find (i) the voltage gain
with feedback, (ii) the amount of feedback in dB, (iii) the output voltage o the feedback amplifier
for an input voltage of 40mV, (iv) the feedback factor, and (v) the feedback voltage.
3. Derive the current gain, voltage gain, input impedance and output impedance of transistor
amplifier using h-parameters.
Module III
5 Marks Question
1. What are the two requirements for oscillation? How are oscillators classified? 3+2
2. Draw the pin diagram of a 555 timer and describe the function of each pins. 5
3. State the types of the multivibrator and distinguish them. 2+3
4. What is OP-AMP? State the Ideal Characteristics of Op-Amp. 2+3
5. Define the following electrical parameters: input offset voltage, input offset current, input bias
current, CMRR and slew rate. 5
6. Define a filter. How are filter classified? What are the advantages of active filters over passive
ones? 1+2+2
7. What is a Schmitt trigger? Draw the circuit diagram. 2+3
8. What is a comparator? What are the applications of comparator? 3+2
9. What do you mean by monostable multivibrator? Explain. 5
10. Explain the operation of the Low Pass Filter. 5
10 Marks Question
1. Draw the circuit diagram of an astable multivibrator and explain its principle of action with
internal diagram, showing the collector voltage waveforms. 10
2. (a) What is Barkhausen criterion? State the basic conditions for oscillations in a feedback
amplifier. Is an external input signal necessary for the output of an oscillator? 2+2+1
(b) Sketch the circuit of Wien-bridge oscillator. Explain the principle of operation & find an
expression for the frequency of oscillation. 5
3. State the name of the oscillators with LC feedback circuits. Describe the tank circuit with neat
diagram. Draw the circuit diagram of Colpitts and Hartley oscillators. 2+2+6
4. (a) Derive the expression of voltage gain for voltage series feedback amplifier using Op-Amp
with neat diagram. Justify the difference input voltage ideally zero. 5+3
(b) The value of Vo is given for the following circuit by 2