R.M.K.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

RSM Nagar, Puduvoyal– 601 206
Date : 12.07.2021
Model Exam – July 2021 (Online Test - through Google Classroom)
2nd Semester – B.E. / B. Tech.
Electronics and Communications Engineering
EC8252 – Electronic Devices
COs Course Outcome : The students, after the completion of the course, are expected to ….
CO1 Describe the principle and characteristics of semiconductor diode
CO2 Construct various transistor configurations
CO3 Illustrate small signal and large signal models of transistors
CO4 Express the principle and characteristics of Field effect Transistors
CO5 Explain the principle of operation and characteristics of special semiconductor diodes.
CO6 Discuss the operation of various semiconductor photo devices and power electronic devices.
Time : 3 Hours Answer ALL Questions Max. Marks : 100
Part-A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Create a Si PN junction at T=300K with doping concentrations of Na=1010cm-3.assume that
in=1.5*1010cm-3.Calculate width of the space charge region in a PN junction when a reverse
bias Voltage Vr=5v is applied.
2. What is Einstein relationship in a PN junction?
3. Highlight the consequences of Early effect.
4. Why BJT called current controlled device?
5. Mention the operating modes of MOSFET.
6. Whether E-MOSFET is normally in OFF state condition? Justify.
7. What is Ohmic contact?
8. How miller effect reduced in Dual gate MOSFET?
9. What is the name implies VMOS?
10. State the application of photo transistor.
Part – B ( 5 x 13 = 65 Marks)
11.a. Describe the theory of PN junction and derive its diode current equation.(13)
11.a.1 Or
11.b. Explain in detail about the Zener breakdown and Avalanche breakdown. (13)
11.b.1
12.a. Express all the conductance parameters of hybrid π model of BJT? (13)
12.a.1 Or
12.b. Describe the Eber’s Moll model for a PNP transistor
12.b.1
13.a. i. Explain p-channel JFET with the Construction, operation and characteristics.(9)
ii. Identify each type of JFET (whether it is N-channel or P-channel), label the terminals, and
determine whether the JFET in each of these circuits will be turned on or off: (4)
13.a.1 Or
13.b. Examine why Depletion MOSFET is commonly known as “Normally – on” MOSFET?
13.b.1
14.a. Give the structure and working principle of Gallium Arsenide with neat diagram.
14.a.1 Or
14.b. Explain the FINFET and CNTFET circuit model with necessary diagrams.
14.b.1
15.a. Explain the construction, operation, V-I characteristics and application of DIAC ?
15.a.1 Or
15.b. Compare the characteristics and applications of UJT, SCR, DIAC and TRIAC ?

Part – C ( 1 x 15 = 15 Marks)
16.a. i. The circuit of Fig. uses two zener diodes, each rated at 15 V, 200 mA. If the circuit is
connected to a 45-volt unregulated supply, determine: (i) The regulated output voltage (ii) The
value of series resistance R. (8)

ii. A 10-V zener diode is used to regulate the voltage across a variable load resistor [See fig.].
The input voltage varies between 13 V and 16 V and the load current varies between 10 mA
and 85 mA. The minimum zener current is 15 mA. Calculate the value of series resistance
R.(7)

Or
16.b. Design & explain the working of temperature controlled circuit with thermistor and TRIAC

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Knowledge Level ( Blooms Taxonomy)

K1 Remembering (Knowledge) K2 Understanding (Comprehension) K3 Applying (Application of Knowledge)
K4 Analysing (Analysis) K5 Evaluating (Evaluation) K6 Creating (Synthesis)

Knowledge Level and Course Outcome – Question wise Mapping

Part Part A
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
K Level K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2
CO CO1 CO1 CO2 CO2 CO4 CO4 CO5 CO5 CO6 CO6
Part Part B Part C
Question 11 (a) 11(b) 12 (a) 12 (b) 13 (a) 13 (b) 14 (a) 14 (b) 15 (a) 15 (b) 16 (a) 16 (b)
K Level K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K3
CO CO1 CO1 CO3 CO3 CO4 CO4 CO5 CO5 CO6 CO6 CO5 CO6