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Unit - I: Question Bank
Unit - I: Question Bank
Subject with Code : Electronic Circuit Analysis (15A04401) Course & Branch: B.Tech - ECE
Year & Sem: II-B.Tech & II-Sem Regulation: R15
UNIT –I
FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OSCILLATORS
1. Draw the circuit diagram of Hartley oscillator using BJT and explain its operation. Also derive
an expression for frequency of oscillations and condition for sustained oscillations.
[CO1][L3][L6][10M]
2. a) Draw the equivalent circuit of a Quartz Crystal and explain its principle of operation with
the help of neat circuit diagram. [CO1][L3][L2][5M]
b) State and explain Barkhausen criterion of Oscillations. [CO1][L2][5M]
3. Derive the expressions of input and output resistances for Voltage Shunt FBA.
[CO1][L6][10M]
4. a) Explain Feedback topologies. [CO1][L2][4M]
b) Give the detailed analysis of Current Series feedback amplifier. [CO1][L4][6M]
5. a) A Crystal oscillator has the following parameters: L = 0.33H, C1= 0.065pF, C2= 1.0pF
and R = 5.5KΩ. Find the series resonant frequency and Q - factor of the crystal.
[CO4][L4][4M]
b) Derive the expression for frequency of Oscillations of a Wein - Bridge Oscillator.
[CO1][L6][6M]
6. a) Give the general analysis of an LC Oscillator. [CO2][L4][6M]
b) Draw the circuit diagram of a Colpitts Oscillator and explain the principle of operation.
[CO1][L3][L2][4M]
7. Calculate the gain, input impedance and output impedance of voltage series feedback
Amplifier having gain A = -300, Rin= 1.5 kΩ and Rout= 50 kΩ, β = 0.05. [CO4][L4][10M]
8. a) An amplifier has a voltage gain of 300, f1=50Hz, f2= 200Hz and distortion is 10 %
without feedback. Find f1f, f2f and Df when negative feedback is applied with feedback
ratio of 0.01. [CO4][L4][6M]
b) Show that the gain of Amplifier reduces when negative feedback is employed. [CO1][L3][4M]
9. a) Derive the expression for frequency of oscillations for RC phase shift Oscillator. [CO1][L6][5M]
b) Explain the concept of stability of Oscillators. [CO1][L2][5M]
10. Explain the characteristics of negative feedback amplifiers. [CO1][L2][10M]
UNIT-II
3. Derive the expression for CE Short circuit current gain with the help of necessary circuit
diagrams and approximations. [CO2][L6][10M]
4.a)Define Gain Bandwidth product and derive the relation between fT and fβ.
[CO2][L1][L6][6M]
b) Explain the significance of Current generator and Base Spreading resistance. [CO2][L1][4M]
5. Draw the Hybrid – π model and discuss the significance of components present.
[CO2][L3][10M]
7. Derive the expression for Current gain with RL and explain the variation of frequency
8. a) A BJT has the following parameters measured at Ic=1mA, hie=3kΩ, hfe=100, Cc=2pF and
Ce=18pF. Find rb’e, rbb’, and gm for RL=1KΩ. [CO4][L4][5M]
10. Determine high frequency parameters of hybrid pi model in terms of low frequency
parameters. [CO2][L4][10M]
7. Give the signifacnce of two capacitors in hybrid pi model, giving their typical values.
[CO2][L3][2M]
12. Write the expression for input conductance of hybrid pi model. [CO2][L2][2M]
13. What is the expression for feedback conductance in hybrid pi model. [CO2][L2][2M]
14. Mention the expression for base spreading resistance of hybrid pi model. [CO2][L2][2M]
15. Write the expression for output resistance of hybrid pi model. [CO2][L2][2M]
16. How transconducatnce varies with respect to collector current in hybrid pi model?
[CO2][L1][2M]
17. How base spreading resistance varies with respect to temperature? [CO2][L1][2M]
18. Mention the variation of Ce with respect to collector current in hybrid pi model.
[CO2][L4][2M]
19. Calculate fT, if short circuit current gain of a transistor is 25 at f = 10MHz. [CO4][L4][2M]
UNIT-III
MULTISTAGE AMPLIFIERS
10. With diagram, explain the operation and characteristics of a Differential Amplifier.
[CO3][L2][10M]
UNIT IV
POWER AMPLIFIERS
1. a) Describe the various types of power amplifiers. [CO3][L1][5M]
b) Write notes on Harmonic Distortion. [CO3][L2][5M]
2. Discuss second harmonic distortion by three point method. [CO3][L2][10M]
3. Describe Higher order harmonic distortion by five point method. [CO3][L1][10M]
4. a) Distinguish between large signal and small signal amplifiers. [CO3][L2][5M]
b) Compare the series fed and transformer coupled class A power amplifiers. Why is the
conversion efficiency doubled in transformer coupled class A amplifiers? [CO3][L4][5M]
4. a) Show the conversion efficiency of transformer coupled class A amplifier is 50%.
[CO3][L3][5M]
b) Explain the operation of Class B push pull amplifier. [CO3][L2][5M]
6. a) Draw a circuit of complementary symmetry push pull amplifier circuit. Explain its function.
[CO3][L2][5M]
b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of push pull configuration? Show that in class B
push pull amplifier the maximum conversion efficiency is 78.5%. [CO3][L3][5M]
7. a) Derive the expression for maximum collector power dissipation PC(max) in the case
of class B power amplifiers. [CO3][L5][5M]
b) Calculate the input power, output power and the efficiency of class A amplifier
shown in figure. The input voltage causes a base current 5mA rms. [CO3][L5][5M]
UNIT V
TUNED AMPLIFIERS
1. Describe the operation of a single tuned capacitive coupled amplifier and derive the expression
for bandwidth. [CO3][L1][10M]
2. Discuss the operation of a double tuned amplifier and derive the expression for gain and
Bandwidth. [CO3][L2][10M]
3. a) Classify the tuned amplifiers and what are the limitations of these tuned amplifiers.
[CO3][L1][5M]
b) What is the effect of cascading in tuned amplifiers? Derive the relation for bandwidth
and number of stages cascaded. [CO3][L5][5M]
4. a) With circuit diagram, explain the stagger tuning operation. Give necessary graph.
[CO3][L2][5M]
b) Distinguish between single tuned, double tuned and stagger tuned amplifiers.
[CO3][L2][5M]
5. a) Explain the stability considerations of a tuned amplifier. [CO3][L2][5M]
b) With diagram, explain Hazeltine Neutralization method in tuned amplifier. [CO3][L2][5M]
11. What is the effect of cascading single tuned amplifiers of bandwidth? [CO3][L1][2M]
12. What is the effect of cascading double tuned amplifiers of bandwidth? [CO3][L1][2M]
13. Mention the applications of tuned amplifiers. [CO3][L1][2M]
14. Mention the advantages of Tuned Amplifiers. [CO3][L1][2M]
15. What are the disadvantages of Tuned Amplifiers. [CO3][L1][2M]
16. What is loaded Q? [CO3][L1][2M]
17. What do you mean by unloaded Q? [CO3][L1][2M]
18. The bandwidth of single tuned amplifier is 25 kHz. Calculate the bandwidth if three such
stages are cascaded. [CO4][L5][2M]
19. The bandwidth for double tuned amplifier is 10 kHz. Calculate the bandwidth if three
Such stages are cascaded. [CO4][L5][2M]
20. Write the expression for resonant frequency of a tuned amplifier. [CO3][L1][2M]
Prepared by:
1. Mr M. Afsar Ali
Professor/ECE
2. Ms P.RATNA KAMALA
Professor/ECE
Subject with Code : Electronic Circuit Analysis (15A04401) Course & Branch: B.Tech - ECE
Year & Sem: II-B.Tech & II-Sem Regulation: R15
UNIT –I
FEEDBACK AMPLIFIERS AND OSCILLATORS
1. When an amplifier is provided with current series feedback, its Input impedance _________ and
output impedance _________ [ ]
A) increases, decreases B) decreases, increases C) increases, increases D) decreases, decreases
2. _____________ feedback is employed in Feedback amplifier circuits. [ ]
A) Positive B) Negative C) No feedback D) None
3. An Amplifier with negative feedback reduces [ ]
A) Gain B) Distortion C) Noise D) All
4. In a voltage shunt negative feedback amplifier, Input impedance _______ & output impedance ______.
[ ]
A) increases, decreases B) decreases, increases C) increases, increases D) decreases, decreases
5. If the feedback signal is returned to the input in series with the applied voltage. Then the input
impedance [ ]
A) increase B) decrease C) remain constant D) None
6. In an amplifier with negative feedback, Bandwidth ____________________ [ ]
A) increases B) decreases C) remains constant D) None
7. The distortion in Negative feedback amplifier [ ]
A) increases B) decreases C) remain constant D) None
8. If the voltage gain of an amplifier without feedback is 20 and with negative feedback is 12, then
feedback fraction is______ [ ]
A) 6 B) 0.6 C) 1.6 D) None
9. If input is series mixing and output is Node sampling, the type of feedback amplifier is [ ]
A) Voltage Series B) Voltage Shunt C) Current Series D) Current Shunt
10. For Current Amplifier, the values of Ri and Ro should be [ ]
A) Ri >> Ro B) Ri << Ro C) Ri == Ro D) None
11. When positive feedback is applied to an amplifier, its bandwidth _______________. [ ]
A) increase B) decrease C) remain constant D) None
12. An Amplifier with positive feedback is called ________________. [ ]
A) Feedback Amplifier B) Oscillator C) Voltage Amplifier D) Tuned Amplifier
13. The ratio of Feedback signal to Output signal of Basic amplifier is called ___________- [ ].
A) Gain B) Current Gain C) Feedback factor D) Voltage Gain
14. The type of Basic amplifier used in Volatge Series FBA is [ ]
A) Voltage Amplifier B) Current Amplifier
C) Trans Resistance Amplifier D) Trans Conductance Amplifier
15. For Voltage Amplifier, the ideal values of Ri and Ro are [ ]
A) 0, 0 B) 0, ∞ C) ∞, ∞ D) ∞, 0
39. The number of capacitors and inductors used in feedback network for Colpitts Oscillator are
respectively. [ ]
A) 2, 1 B) 1,2 C) 1,1 D) 2,2
40. The condition to be satisfied for generating Oscillations in an Oscillator is [ ]
A) ∟Aβ=00 B) ∟Aβ=1800 C) ∟Aβ=3600 D) ∟Aβ=900
UNIT-II
UNIT-III
MULTISTAGE AMPLIFIERS
1. The cascade amplifier has the combination of [ ]
A) CE-CC B) CE-CB C) CB-CE D) CC-CE
4. The frequency range of an amplifier between lower and upper 3 dB frequencies is called [ ]
A) Beamwidth B) bandwidth C) linewidth D) all of the above
5. The configuration commonly used in intermediate stages of multistage amplifier is [ ]
A) CE B) CB C) CC D) All of the above
14. The overall bandwidth of two identical voltage amplifiers connected in cascade will be [ ]
A) Better than that of a single stage
B) Worse than that of a single stage
C) Same as that of a single stage
D) None of the above
20. The coupling that produces minimum interference with frequency response is [ ]
A) Direct coupling B) impedance coupling
C) RC coupling D) transformer coupling
21. When a signal in the range of 0.001 Hz to 10 Hz is to be amplified, the type of coupling
Chosen in a multistage amplifier is [ ]
A) RC coupling B) transformer coupling
C) Direct coupling D) double-tuned transformer
24. To amplify a signal in the range between 550 kHz and 1600 kHz, the appropriate
Amplifier is [ ]
A) RC coupled amplifier B) transformer coupled amplifier
C) Direct coupled amplifier D) all of the above
29. If the four stages of a multistage amplifier have individual gains of 5 dB, 10 dB, 15 dB
And 20 dB then the total gain is [ ]
A) 30 dB B) 50 dB C) 150 dB D) 750 dB
31. If gm1, gm2 are the transconductance of a cascode amplifier and Rc and RL are connected
In parallel, then the voltage gain of cascode amplifier is [ ]
A) - gm1 gm2 B) 1 C) –gm2(Rc ll RL) D) –gm1(Rc ll RL)
32. When load resistance is small, which one of the following coupling is generally
Employed [ ]
A) RC coupling B) transformer coupling
C) Direct coupling D) double-tuned transformer
33. In differential amplifier, the differential mode gain Ad is [ ]
A) V0 / Vd B) V0 + Vd C) V0 - Vd D) V0 x Vd
34. In differential amplifier, the Common mode gain Ac is [ ]
A) (V1 + V2) / 2 B) (V1 - V2) / 2 C) (V1 x V2) / 2 D) V2 / 2
36. If the input voltages of a differential amplifier are 300µV and 240 µV, then the
Differential voltage is [ ]
A) 60 µV B) 540 µV C) 1 µV D) 72 µV
37. If the input voltages of a differential amplifier are 300µV and 240 µV, then the
Common mode voltage is [ ]
A) 72 µV B) 540 µV C) 1 µV D) 270 µV
38. If the differential mode gain Ad is 5000 and Common mode gain Ac is 50, then CMRR is [ ]
A) 100 B) 1000 C) 1 D) 25
39. If the CMRR is 105 and differential mode gain is 5000, then the common mode gain Ac is [ ]
A) 0.05 B) 5 C) 500 D) 1
40. If the differential mode and common mode voltages of a differential amplifier are
60µV and 270 µV, and if Ad = 5000, Ac = 50 then the output voltage is [ ]
A) 60 µV B) 540 µV C) 1 µV D) 72 µV
UNIT IV
POWER AMPLIFIERS
1. A power amplifier in which the transistor is ON for a full cycle (3600) of the
Signal input is [ ]
A) Class A B) Class B C) Class C D) Class AB
5. When the input device is changed from no signal to a rated value, the amplifier
that becomes coder is [ ]
A) Class A B) Class B C) Class AB D) Class C
8. A power amplifier in which the transistor is ON for only one half cycle (1800) is [ ]
A) Class A B) Class B C) Class C D) Class AB
10. The ratio of signal power delivered to load to dc power supplied to an amplifier is [ ]
A) gain factor B) Loss factor C) conversion factor D) none of these
12. The main function of the transformer used in the output of a power amplifiers is to [ ]
A) increase the output power B) increase the voltage gain
C) Match the load resistance with the output resistance D) none of these
18. If a transistor audio amplifier is found to have an overall efficiency of 70% then
It is called [ ]
A) Class b push pull amplifier B) single stage Class C amplifier
C) Transformer coupled Class A amplifier D) direct coupled Class A amplifier
20. The main advantage of a Class B push pull amplifier is free from [ ]
A) Any circuit imbalances B) unwanted noise
C) Even order harmonic distortion D) dc magnetic saturation effects
22. The dissipation at the collector is zero in the quiescent state and increases with
Excitation in the case of a [ ]
A) Class A series fed amplifier B) Class A transistor coupled amplifier
C) Class AB amplifier D) Class B amplifier
23. The push pull amplifier has high power efficiency because [ ]
A) Each transistor conducts on different cycles of input
B) Transistors are placed in CE configuration
C) There is no quiescent collector current
D) Low forward biasing voltage is required
24. The amplifier that suffers mainly from the problem of crossover distortion is [ ]
A) Class A B) Class B C) Class AB D) Class C
25. A power amplifier in which the transistor is ON for less than one half cycle is [ ]
A) Class A B) Class B C) Class C D) Class AB
27. The maximum efficiency in series fed class A and transformer coupled Class A
Amplifiers are [ ]
A) 25% and 50% respectively B) 50% and 25% respectively
C) Both have 25% D) both have 50%
28. The percentage of maximum power that can be dissipated by a transistor for an
Operating temperature equal to its maximum junction temperature is [ ]
A) 0% B) 10% C) 50% D) 100%
29. The harmonic component that has the main contribution in the total distortion
In an amplifier is [ ]
A) Second harmonic component B) third harmonic component
C) Fourth harmonic component D) fifth harmonic component
30. The output power of a power amplifier is several times its input power because the [ ]
A) Step up transformer is used at the output
B) Transistor acts a source of power
C) Power amplifier introduces positive feedback
D) Power amplifier converts a part of input dc power into ac output power
32. The main function of a transformer employed at the output of a power amplifier is to [ ]
A) Increase the voltage gain
B) Step up the voltage and power
C) Match the load impedance with the dynamic output impedance of the transistor
For maximum power transfer
D) Safeguard the transistor against overheating
33. A push pull amplifier is generally used at the output stage of an audio amplifier,
And the stage just precedes the output stage is [ ]
A) Voltage amplification stage B) current amplification stage
C) Driver stage D) none of these
35. The criterion for the selection of an output transformer is that the [ ]
A) Transformer should be a step up transformer to get more voltage gain
B) Transformer should be a step down transformer to get more power gain
C) Turn ratio of the transformer should be such that proper impedance matching can
Be obtained
D) None of these
37. The primary junction of a phase inverter is to change the phase of the signal by [ ]
A) 900 B) 1200 C) 3600 D) 1800
39. A Class A power amplifier is biased at the centre of the load line at VCEQ=5 V,
ICQ = 10 Ma. The maximum power output is [ ]
A) 25 mW B) 50 mW C) 175 mW D) 10 mW
UNIT V
TUNED AMPLIFIERS
8. A stagger tuned amplifier has the resonant frequency of two tuned circuits
Separated by [ ]
A) Bandwidth of each stage B) resonant frequency of one stage
C) Zero frequency D) half the bandwidth of each stage
14. An amplifier of pass band from 450 kHz to 460 kHz is called [ ]
A) Video amplifier B) audio amplifier
C) Tuned voltage amplifier D) power amplifier
22. If an amplifier has a pass band between 745 kHz and 755 kHz, and a resonant
Frequency of 750 kHz, its bandwidth is [ ]
A) 5 kHz B) 10 kHz C) 20kHz D) none of the above
23. If a tuned circuit has a resonant frequency of 1 MHz and a bandwidth of 20kHz,
Its Q-factor is [ ]
A) 20 B) 50 C) 100 D) 500
24. If the Q factor of a single stage tuned amplifier is doubled then its bandwidth
Will be [ ]
A) Same B) half C) double D) four times
26. The bandwidth of an n-stage tuned amplifier, with each stage having a bandwidth
Of B is given by [ ]
A) B / n B) B / n1/2 C) B(sqrt(21/n – 1)) D) B / (sqrt(21/n – 1))
37. The Q of a tuned amplifier is 50. If the resonant frequency of the amplifier is
1000 kHz, then bandwidth is [ ]
A) 10 kHz B) 40 kHz C) 30 kHz D) 20 kHz
38. If the high degree of selectivity is desired, then double tuned circuit should have [ ]
A) Loose coupling B) Tight Coupling
C) Critical coupling D) none of the above
39. In the double tuned circuit, if the mutual inductance between the two tuned circuits
Is decreased, the level of resonance curve [ ]
A) Remains the same B) is lowered
C) Is raised D) None of the above
Prepared by:
1. Mr M.Afsar Ali,
Professor/ECE
2. Ms P.RATNA KAMALA,
Professor/ ECE