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QUESTION 1
1.1 Three branches having a resistance of 50, an inductance of 0,15H and a
capacitance of 100f respectively are connected in parallel across a 100V,
50Hz supply. Calculate
1.1.1
the current in each branch
1.1.2
supply current
1.1.3
phase angle between the supply current and the supply voltage

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1.2 Make use of the data sheet given in TABLE 1 to answer the following
questions.
V CEO
1.2.1
What does the abbreviation
stand for?

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1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4
1.2.5

Devic
e

2N2218
2N2222
2N2905
BC109
BC237A
BC327A
2N6038
2N6123

What is the polarity of the 2N2905 transistor?

What is the current gain of the 2N2905 transistor
What is the maximum collector current of the 2N2905 transistor?
From the list of transistors provided on the data sheet, select the
most suitable replacement transistor for the 2N2905.

Pkg
polari
V ceo
or
ty
casin
(min)
g
TO-39
NPN
TO-18
NPN
TO-39
PNP
TO-18
NPN
TO-92
NPN
TO-92
PNP
TO-126
PNP
TO-220
NPN

Ic

PD

H FE

H FE

@ IC

V CE V CE

(max)
30
30
40
25
45
60
60
80

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(1)
(1)

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FT

(SAT)
0.8
0.8
0.6
0.2
0.1
0.8
4
4

0.8
0.5
0.6
0.6
0.35
0.625
40
40

20
30
30
200
120
100
750
20

800
220
400
15000
80

500
500
500
2
2
100
2
1.5

10
10
10
5
5
1
3
2

TABLE 1

QUESTION 2
2.1 The circuit given in FIGURE 1 is that of a monostable multivibrator.

0.4
0.4
0.4
0.6
0.6
0.7
2
0.6

FT

@I

(min)
150
150
150
100
100
500
2
1.5

250
250
200
150
150
100
2.5

300
300
100

20
20
50
10
10
10
1000

FIGURE 1
2.1.1 Explain the operation of this circuit?
2.1.2 Which component determines the time constant of the circuit?
2.1.3 How can the time constant of the circuit in FIGURE 1 be increased?
2.2 Filter circuits are extensively used in electronic circuits. These circuits are
used to pass certain frequencies and to remove unwanted frequency
signals. Study the filter circuit in FIGURE 2 below and answer the questions
that follow.

FIGURE 2
2.2.1 Name the type of filter circuit in FIGURE 2.
2.2.2 Draw the frequency response curve for the circuit in FIGURE 2.
2.2.3 Name an application where filter circuits are used.
2.3 The 555 timer is one of the most useful and popular ICs ever made and it is
used in many projects. The circuit given in FIGURE 3 is that of a simple
monostable 555 timer.

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FIGURE 3
2.3.1 calculate the time period of the circuit in FIGURE 3.
2.3.2 briefly explain the operation of the monostable timer
2.4 Inverting power supplies play an important role in our lives, especially in
computers as a backup power source.
2.4.1 Draw a basic block diagram of an inverting power supply.
2.4.2 Briefly explain how an inverting power supply works.

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QUESTION 3
3.1 Convert the decimal number 853 to the following codes:
3.1.1 2421 BCD (show clearly method used)
3.1.2 Excessive 3 code (show clearly method used)
3.2 Several steps can be taken to protect computer systems from malicious
damages like viruses and worms. Discuss how one can guard against virus
infections and other malicious software by using the following topics in your
discussion
3.2.1 Anti-virus program
3.2.2 Self education
3.3 The number below is represented as a 16-bit floating point binary number.
Express it in its decimal equivalent.
mantissa
11000001

exponent
00000111

3.4 Give the Boolean expressions that represent De- Morgans TWO theorems.
3.5 Prove the Boolean expressions below:
3.5.1 (A + B)(A + C) = A + BC
[show clearly all steps taken]
3.5.2 A + AB = A + B
[show clearly all steps taken]
3.6 Using Boolean algebra techniques, simply this expression:
AB + A(B + C) + B(B + C)
[show clearly all steps taken]
3.7 Use the ASCII table below to decode the following statement:
1000001 0111101 0110010
Write down the statement.

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QUESTION 4
4.1 Explain the operation of the ladder logic diagram given in FIGURE 4 bellow:

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FIGURE 4
4.2 Design a ladder logic diagram that functions in the following way:
When a start push button is pressed, a green light is switched on for 20
seconds, and then switch off. Then a red light is switched on, stays on for
15 seconds, and then switches off. The green light switches on again and
the sequence starts from the beginning .This sequence can only be stopped (7)
with a stop button.
4.3 There is a problem somewhere in this ladder logic circuit in FIGURE 5.

CR2 coil fails to switch ON. Identify THREE possible causes of this
problem.(consider each fault separately)

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FIGURE 5

TOTAL

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