20EC0409

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SIDDHARTH INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY:: PUTTUR

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QUESTION BANK (DESCRIPTIVE)

Subject with Code: Electronic Circuit Analysis(20EC0409) Course & Branch: [Link] & ECE
Year & Sem: II [Link] & II sem Regulation: R20

UNIT-I
BJT HIGH FREQUENCY MODEL ANALYSIS & MULTISTAGE AMPLIFIERS

1 a) Draw the Hybrid-pi model and explain the significance of each and every [L3][CO1] [6M]
component in it.
b) Deduce the expression for Emitter diffusion capacitance of CE transistor at [L4][CO4] [6M]
high frequency.
2 a) Deduce the expressions for the hybrid π parameters gm, gb’e, gb’c, rbb’ and gce. [L4][CO4] [8M]

b) A BJT has gm = 38 mhos, rb’e = 5.9kΩ, hie = 6kΩ, rbb’ = 100Ω, Cb’c = 12pF, [L3][CO5] [4M]
Cb’e= 63pF and hfe = 224 at 1 KHz. Calculate α , β cutoff frequencies and fT.

3 a) At Ic = 1mA and VCE=10V, a certain transistor data shows : Cc = Cb’c = 3pF, [L3][CO5] [6M]
hfe = 200 and wT = -500 M rad/sec. Calculate gm, rb’e, Ce = Cb’e and wβ.
b) Short circuit CE current gain of a transistor is 25 at a frequency of 2MHz. If [L3][CO5] [6M]
fβ = 200KHz, Calculate (i) fT (ii) hfe (iii) Find |Ai| at frequency of 10MHz and
100MHz.
4 With the help of necessary circuit diagrams and approximations, deduce the [L4][CO4] [12M]
expression for CE short circuit current gain and derive the relation between fβ
and fT.
5 Deduce the expression for Current gain with resistive load and discuss the [L4][CO4] [12M]
variation of frequency response with RL.
6 a) Explain various methods used for coupling of multistage amplifiers with their [L2][CO2] [5M]
frequency response.
b) Construct the block diagram of n-stage cascade amplifier and analyze its [L3][CO5] [7M]
various parameters.
7 With neat diagram, explain Cascode amplifier and deduce the expressions for [L4][CO4] [12M]
voltage gain, overall input resistance, Overall current gain and output resistance
of cascode amplifier.
8 a) Define Darlington Pair and list its applications. [L1][CO1] [4M]
b) With diagram, deduce the expressions for Voltage gain, current gain, Input and [L4][CO4] [8M]
ouput resistances of a Cascade amplifier.
9 For the circuit shown in Fig. Calculate Ri, Ai, AV and Ro if the h – parameters [L3][CO4] [12M]
are hie=1.1kΩ, hfe=50, hoe = 25µA/V and hre = 2.5 x 10-4. Derive the necessary

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expressions.

10 a) Explain the effect of cascading on bandwidth in multistage amplifiers. [L2][CO3] [8M]

b) If the overall lower and higher cutoff frequencies of a two stage identical [L3][CO5] [4M]
cascade amplifier are 600 Hz and 18 kHz respectively, compute the values of
the cutoff frequencies of both the individual amplifier stages.

UNIT -II
FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS

1 a) Explain the basic concept of Feedback in amplifier with suitable block [L2][CO1] [8M]
diagram.
b) List the characteristics of negative feedback amplifiers. [L1][CO1] [4M]

2 a) Explain in detail about the basic Amplifiers used in Feedback amplifiers. [L2][CO3] [6M]
b) Explain Feedback amplifier topologies with necessary diagrams. [L2][CO3] [6M]
3 a) Show that the bandwidth of an amplifier can be improved by using negative [L2][CO5] [8M]
feedback.
b) An amplifier has voltage gain with feedback of 100. If the gain without [L3][CO5] [4M]
feedback changes by 20% and the gain with feedback should not vary by more
than 2%, determine the value of open-loop gain, A and feedback ratio, β.
4 Deduce the expressions for Gain, input and output resistances of a Voltage [L4][CO4] [12M]
Shunt feedback amplifier.
5 a) Deduce the expressions of Gain, input and output resistances for a Voltage [L4][CO [8M]
Series feedback amplifier. 5]
b) A voltage series negative feedback amplifier has a voltage gain without [L3][CO5 [4M]
feedback of A = 500, input resistance Ri = 3kΩ, output resistance R0 = 20kΩ ]
and feedback ratio, β = 0.01. Calculate the voltage gain Af, input resistance
Rif, and output resistance Rof of the amplifier.
6 a) Show that negative feedback reduces gain of an Amplifier. [L2][CO4] [4M]
b) Analyze the effect of negative feedback on Output resistance for Voltage [L4][CO5] [8M]
series and Current series feedback amplifier.
7 Determine the input and output resistances of Current Shunt feedback [L3][CO5] [12M]
amplifier.
8 a) Analyze Emitter follower circuit with necessary diagram for input and output [L4][CO6] [6M]
resistances with feedback.

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b) In the BJT emitter follower circuit shown in figure, the circuit component [L3][CO5] [6M]
values are Rs= 600 Ω, RC = 4.7 KΩ, RE= 2 KΩ, hie = 5 KΩ, hfe=80. Calculate
Avf, Rif, Rof and R’of.

9 a) An RC coupled amplifier has a mid-frequency gain of 200 and a frequency [L4][CO5] [6M]
response from 100 Hz to 20 KHz. A negative feedback network with β = 0.02
is incorporated into the amplifier circuit. Estimate the new system
performance.
b) Explain the effect of negative feedback on input resistance for Current shunt [L2][CO3] [6M]
and Voltage shunt Feedback amplifier.
10 a) Compare various types of feedback amplifiers. [L4][CO2] [6M]
b) Compute Ai and Aif using feedback principle for the circuit shown in figure. [L3][CO5] [6M]
Assume hfe = 50 and hie = 1.1 KΩ.

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UNIT-III
OSCILLATORS

1 a) Explain the principle of working of an oscillator with suitable diagram. [L2][CO3] [3M]

b) Explain Barkhausen criterion. [L2][CO1] [4M]

c) Classify various types of oscillators. [L2][CO2] [5M]

2 a) Construct RC phase shift oscillator using BJT and deduce its expression for [L4][CO4] [6M]
frequency of oscillations.
b) Determine the frequency of oscillations when a RC phase shift oscillator has [L3][CO5] [6M]
R=10kΩ, C=0.01µF and RC = 2.2 KΩ. Also find the minimum current gain
needed for this purpose.
3 a) Determine the condition for sustained oscillations for an RC phase shift [L3][CO4] [6M]
Oscillator with necessary circuit diagrams.

b) Design an RC phase shift oscillator to generate 5 KHz sine wave with 20 V [L3][CO6] [6M]
peak to peak amplitude. Draw the designed circuit. Assume hfe = 150.

4 a) Explain the working principle of Wein-bridge oscillator using BJT and deduce [L4][CO4] [8M]
the expression for frequency of oscillations.
b) In a Wein-bridge oscillator, if the value of R is 100 KΩ, and frequency of [L3][CO6] [4M]
oscillation is 10 KHz, Calculate the value of capacitor C.
5 Analyze an LC Oscillator for a necessary equation to determine the criteria for [L4][CO5] [12M]
oscillations.
6 Explain Hartley oscillator using BJT and deduce the expression for its frequency [L4][CO4] [12M]
of oscillations and condition for sustained oscillations.
7 a) Explain the working of a Crystal oscillator and sketch its characteristics. [L3][CO4] [8M]

b) In a transistorized Hartley oscillator, the two inductances are 2 mH and 20 µH [L3][CO6] [4M]
while the frequency is to be changed from 950 KHz to 2050 KHz. Calculate the
range over which the capacitor is to be varied.

8 a) Draw the circuit diagram of Colpitts oscillator using BJT and deduce the [L4][CO4] [7M]
expression for frequency of oscillations.
b) A Colpitts oscillator is designed with C1 = 100 pF and C2 = 7500 pF. The [L3][CO6] [5M]
inductance is variable. Determine the range of inductance values, if the
frequency of oscillations is to vary between 950 KHz to 2050 KHz.

9 Establish the condition for sustained oscillations for Hartley and Colpitts [L3][CO4] [12M]
oscillator with suitable equation.

10 a) Explain in detail the concept of stability in Oscillators. [L2][CO1] [8M]

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b) In Colpitts oscillator, C1 = 0.2µF and C2 = 0.02 µF. If the frequency of oscillation [L3][CO6] [4M]
is 10kHz, Calculate the value of inductor.
UNIT-IV
POWER AMPLIFIERS AND TUNED AMPLIFIERS

1 a) With neat diagram, explain Series fed directly coupled Class A Power [L3][CO1] [6M]
Amplifier and determine its maximum efficiency.

b) A series fed Class A amplifier shown in the Fig, operates from DC source [L3][CO5] [6M]
and applied sinusoidal input signal generates peak base current of 9mA.
Determine:
(i) Quiescent current ICQ, (ii) Quiescent voltage VCEQ, (iii) DC input power
PDC, (iv) AC output power PAC and (v) Efficiency.

2 The loudspeaker of 8 Ω is connected to the secondary of the output [L3][CO5] [12M]

transformer of a class A Amplifier. The quiescent collector current is 140
mA. The turns ratio of transformer is 3:1. The collector supply voltage is 10
V. If ac power delivered to the loudspeaker is 0.48 W, assuming ideal
transformer, Determine (i) AC power developed across primary, (ii) RMS
value of load voltage, (iii) RMS value of primary voltage, (iv) RMS value of
load current, (v) RMS value of primary current, (vi) DC power input, (vii)
efficiency and (viii) power dissipation.
3 a) Discuss about Transformer coupled Class A Power Amplifier with diagram [L3][CO3] [6M]
and determine its Maximum efficiency.

b) A Class B push pull amplifier drives a load of 16Ω, connected to the [L3][CO5] [6M]
secondary of ideal transformer. The Vcc is 25V. If number of turns on
primary is 200 and secondary is 50. Determine maximum power output, DC
power input and efficiency.
4 Explain the working principle of Push Pull Class B Power Amplifier with neat [L3][CO3] [12M]
diagram and determine its maximum efficiency.

5 a) Discuss Complementary Symmetry Class B Push Pull Power Amplifier with [L3][CO4] [8M]
neat diagram and determine its efficiency.

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b) Define crossover distortion in class B power amplifier. [L1][CO1] [4M]

6 Explain the operation of a single tuned capacitive coupled amplifier with [12M]
necessary circuit diagrams and deduce the expression for its centre [L4][CO4]
frequency, Quality factor, Voltage gain and bandwidth.
7 Discuss about Double Tuned Amplifier with neat diagram and deduce the [L4][CO4] [12M]
expression for its bandwidth.
8 a) A single tuned RF amplifier uses a transistor with an output resistance of 50 [L3][CO5] [6M]
KΩ, output capacitance of 15 pF and internal resistance of next stage is 20
kΩ. The tuned circuit consists of 47 pF capacitance in parallel with series
combination of 1µH inductance and 2Ω résistance. Determine resonant
frequency, effective quality factor and bandwidth of the circuit.

b) Explain the effect of cascading single tuned amplifiers on bandwidth. [L2][CO1] [6M]

9 a) With circuit diagram, describe the stagger tuning operation. Sketch necessary [L3][CO3] [7M]
waveforms.
b) The bandwidth of a single tuned amplifier is 20 kHz. Determine the [L3][CO5] [5M]
bandwidth if three such stages are cascaded. Also calculate the bandwidth for
four stages.
10 a) Discuss the stability considerations of a tuned amplifier. [L2][CO1] [6M]
b) Compare different types of tuned amplifiers. [L2][CO2] [6M]

UNIT-V
MULTIVIBRATORS

1 a) With neat sketch, explain the working of a collector coupled Astable [L2][CO1] [8M]
multivibrator.
b) Determine the value of capacitors to be used in an Astable multivibrator to [L3][CO6] [4M]
provide a train pulse 2µs wide at a repetition rate of 100 kHz, if R 1 =R2
=20kΩ.
2 a) Deduce the expression for time period, T in Astable multivibrator. [L4][CO4] [8M]
b) Define a Multivibrator and mention its types. [L1][CO1] [4M]
3 With neat diagram, explain the modified and Emitter Coupled Astable [L2][CO3] [12M]
multivibrator.
4 a) What is a Monostable multivibrator? Explain its working with the help of [L2][CO3] [7M]
waveforms.
b) Deduce the expression for pulse width, T of collector coupled Monostable [L4][CO4] [5M]
multivibrator.
5 a) Explain the operation of Emitter Coupled Monostable multivibrator. [L2][CO3] [6M]
b) Calculate the component values of a Monostable multivibrator developing [L4][CO4] [6M]
an output pulse of 140µs duration. Assume hFEmin =20, Ic(sat) =6 mA, VCC=6

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V, VBB= -1.5V.
6 a) Design and draw a saturated collector coupled monostable multivibrator [L3][CO6] [8M]
for the following specifications: VCC = 10 V, VBB = -5 V, pulse duration =
12ms, IC(ON)= 2 mA and two NPN transistors with minimum hfe =100 and
ICBO=0.
b) List the applications of Astable and Monostable multivibrator. [L1][CO1] [4M]
7 a) Why triggering is needed for multivibrators? Explain a triggering method [L2][CO3] [7M]
for monostable multivibrator.
b) Compare Astable and Monostable multivibrators. [L4][CO2] [5M]
8 a) Explain briefly the operation of Bistable multivibrator with neat circuit [L2][CO3] [8M]
diagram.
b) List the applications of Bistable multivibrator. [L1][CO1] [4M]
9 Explain the various triggering methods for Bistable multivibrator with neat [L2][CO1] [12M]
diagrams.
10 a) Design a collector coupled bistable multivibrator to operate from ± 5 V [L3][CO6] [5M]
supply with Ic(sat) =2 mA and hfe= 70.

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b) Calculate the stable state currents and voltages for the bistable [L4][CO5] [5M]
multivibrator having VCC = 12 V, VBB = -12 V, RC1 = RC2 = 2.2kΩ, R1=R2
= 15kΩ, R3=R4 = 100kΩ.Assume that a transistor having a minimum hfe of
20 is used.

Prepared By :

[Link] KAMALA,
Dr K MADHUSUDAN,
Dr P D SELVAM,
Mr. [Link] KUMAR,
Ms. [Link]