Code No: NR310404 NR

III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007

LINEAR & DIGITAL IC APPLICATIONS
( Common to Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Control Engineering,
Mechatronics and Electronics & Telematics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is an OP-AMP? Why it is called so? [4]

(b) Explain the parameters that should be considered for ac and dc applications
of an OP-AMP [5]
(c) Draw and explain the three open loop OP-AMP configurations with neat
circuit diagram [7]
2. (a) What is a clipper? With circuit diagram, explain the operation of positive
and negative clippers [10]
(b) Describe the principle of operation of a precision half wave rectifier with wave
forms [6]
3. (a) With neat block diagram, explain the operation of a fixed voltage regulator.
[8]
(b) Describe the operation of an IC based negative voltage regulator. Give few
applications [8]
4. (a) Explain the functions of each of pins in 555 timer. [8]
(b) List the important features of 555 timer. [8]
5. (a) Explain in detail the following terms with reference to PLL
i. Lock range
ii. Capture range
iii. Capture transient
iv. Pull-in-time. [8]
(b) i. Draw the internal functional diagram of NE 566 VCO and derive expres-
sion for free running frequency.
ii. From the given component values find the free running frequency Control
voltage VC = 10.9V , VCC = 12V , R1 =4.7k and C1 =1.1nF .
[8]
6. (a) Explain the operation of a delay equalizer circuit with neat sketches. Derive
an expression relating input and output voltages of the equalizer. [8+2]
(b) For the all pass filter, determine the phase shift between input and output at
f=2 kHz. To obtain a positive phase shift. What modifications are necessary
in the circuit? [6]

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7. For the circuit shown below (figure 1)

(a) Explain the operations and the circuit with the help of Truth-Table. [7]
(b) If hF E of Q1 is 30, find hF E min of Q2 . [3]
(c) If hF E of Q2 is 30, what is Fan-Out? [3]
(d) Find Noise Margins. [3]

Figure 1:

8. (a) Explain the operation of the fastest analog to digital converter. What is the
main draw back of this converter? Compare this converter with other types.
[8]
(b) Draw the circuit diagram sample and hold circuit and explain its working. [8]

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