NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROURKELA

Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

End-Semester Examination, Session: 2020-2021 (Spring)
(B.Tech, 6th Semester)

Subject Name: Electronic Instrumentation Subject Code: EC-3302 Part: A

Dept. Code: EC Total Duration: 02hrs No. of pages:02 Full Marks: 50

Attempt both questions given below in 45 minutes and submit the answer sheet in the next 5 minutes.
Figures at the right-hand margin of the table indicate marks. All the parts of a question should be
answered in one place. Upload answers to their particular assignments. Make necessary rational
assumptions wherever required. All symbols have their usual meaning.

Q. No. Particulars Marks

Part-A
(Q.1-to-Q.2)
1. (a) The resistance of an unknown resistor is determined by the Wheatstone 5
bridge method. The solution for the unknown resistance is stated as
Rx=Rl*R2/R3 , where
R1=500Ω ± 1%
R2=615Ω ± 1%
R3=100Ω ± 0.5%
Calculate (a) the nominal value of the unknown resistor, (b) the limiting error
in ohms of the unknown resistor, (c) the limiting error in per cent of the
unknown resistor.
(b) Six determinations of a quantity, as entered on the data sheet and presented to 5
you for analysis, are 12.35, 12.71, 12.48, 10.24, 12.63, and 12.58. Examine
the data and on the basis of your conclusions calculate (a) the arithmetic
mean, (b) the average deviation, (c) the standard deviation, (d) the probable
error in per cent of the average of the readings.

2. (a) How much attenuation would be obtained from a piston-type attenuator if the 4
cylinder diameter is 3 cm and the distance between the loops is 9 cm?
(b) Explain the block diagram and working of PLL for frequency synthesis. 6

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ROURKELA
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
End-Semester Examination, Session: 2020-2021 (Spring)
(B.Tech, 6th Semester)

Subject Name: Electronic Instrumentation Subject Code: EC-3302 Part: B

Dept. Code: EC Total Duration: 02hrs No. of pages:02 Full Marks: 50

Attempt all three questions given below in 1 hour 15 minutes and submit the answer sheet in the next
5 minutes. Figures at the right-hand margin of the table indicate marks. All the parts of a question
should be answered in one place. Upload answers to their particular assignments. Make necessary
rational assumptions wherever required. All symbols have their usual meaning.

Q. No. Particulars Marks

Part- B
(Q.3-to-Q.6)
3. (a) What are the major blocks of the oscilloscope, and what does each do? 6
(b) How is the electron beam focused to a fine spot on the face of the cathode ray 4
tube?

4. (a) Discuss the circuit diagram and working principle of colpitts oscillator. Also 4+2
suggest necessary modification to convert this circuit into VCO.
(b) Explain the block diagram and working principle of the signal generator. 4
5. (a) Explain the operating principle of instrumentation amplifier. Also compare 4+2
instrumentation amplifier and isolation amplifier.
(b) Explain the analog to digital multiplexing methods for DAS. 4

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