JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

B. Tech III Year II Semester Examinations

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCONTROLLERS

August/September - 2021
1. a) Draw the Functional diagram of the 8086 Microprocessor and explain the
function of each block in detail.
b) Explain the procedure how calculating the Physical address of the 8086
Microprocessor. [10+5]
2. a) List out different Assembler Directives used in the 8086 Microprocessor
and explain them.
b) Explain the different String Manipulations instructions along with examples.
[8+7]
3.a)Draw and discuss the internal architecture of 8051 family of
microcontrollers.
b) Explain the pin configuration of 8051 controller. [8+7]
4. a) Explain the programming development tools In 8051 microcontroller.
b) Classify and explain the instruction set of the 8051 microcontrollers. [8+7]
5. a)Draw the interfacing diagram of the A/D convertor with the 8051
Microcontroller and explain its operation
b) Write short notes on Rs-232 communication. [8+7]
6. Explain the following terms in detail:
a) SPI Bus
b) UART.
February/March – 2022
1. a) With the help of a neat block diagram, explain the internal architecture of
the 8086 microprocessor.
b) Explain the significance of memory segmentation. [10+5]
2. a) Explain the functionality of pins used in the minimum mode of the 8086
microprocessor.
b) Write an ALP to add two 16-bit numbers with carry. [8+7]
3. a) Describe the operation of timers present in the 8051 microcontroller.
b) List the various registers present in 8051 microcontroller and explain with
an example. [7+8]
4. a) Explain how the 8051 microcontroller transfers the data using serial port.
b) List various addressing modes of 8051 microcontroller and explain them with
an example each. [7+8]
5.a) With the help of a neat diagram, show the interfacing of LCD Display with
8051 microcontroller and explain its operation.
b) List instruction command codes for programming an LCD. [9+6]
6. Explain with all necessary sketches to enable intra communications among
peripherals using I2C bus. [15]
7. a) Explain about the different exceptions in ARM processors.
b) Draw and explain the structure of program status registers. [8+7]
8. a) Explain register formats used for data processing in Cortex processor.
b) Explain Memory processing and commands used in OMAP processor.
POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DRIVES
August/September - 2021
1. Analyze the motoring and plugging operating modes of a separately excited DC
motor when it is supplied by single phase fully controlled converter. [15]
2. Explain the operation of a three-phase fully controlled rectifier fed DC series
motor for continuous conduction, also draw the voltage and current waveforms
when the firing angle is 300 [15]
3. Discuss about four Quadrant Operations of DC Drives by single-phase dual
converters.[15]
4. Explain the four-quadrant chopper feeding operation to a DC series motor and
draw the waveforms for continuous current operation. [15]
5. a) Compare VSI and CSI operations.
b) Explain the closed loop operation of induction motor drive with block
diagrams. [6+9]
6. Explain the operation and control of Induction motor by AC voltage controller.
[15]
7. Sketch a suitable diagram and explain the working of slip-power recovery
system using Static Scherbius drive. [15]
8. With a suitable diagram explain the closed loop operation of a synchronous
motor drive.
7. a) List out different Program status register instructions in I ARM controller and
explain each one in detail.
b) Draw the register organization of the ARM Controller and explain the function
of each register in detail. [7+8]
8. a) Draw the Architecture of the OMAP Processor and explain its operation.
b) List out the important futures of OMAP Processor.
February/March – 2022
1. a) Explain the operation of single phase fully-controlled converter connected to
DC separately excited motor.
b) A 230 V, 1000 rpm, 10 A separately excited DC motor is fed from a single phase
full converter with AC source voltage of 200 V, 50 Hz, Ra = 5 Ω. The armature
current is continuous. Calculate the firing angle for rated motor torque at 750
rpm. [7+8]
2. a) Explain the operation of a three-phase fully-controlled converter connected
to DC series motor.
b) A 440 V, 1000 rpm, 15 A separately excited DC motor has armature resistance
and inductance of 1 Ω and 10 mH. The motor is controlled by a three-phase full
converter fed with source voltage 230 V, 50 Hz. Calculate the developed torque for
α = 300 and speed 800 rpm. [7+8]
3. a) Explain the differences between plugging, dynamic braking and regenerative
breaking.
b) A 200 V, 50 A DC series motor having combined resistance of 0.4 Ω is controlled
in regenerative braking with supply of 220 V. The motor constant is 0.04 V-s/A-rad
for a duty ratio of 50%. Determine the power returned to supply. [7+8]
4.a) Discuss the operation of chopper fed four quadrant separately excited DC
motor.
b) Explain the four quadrant operation of DC motors by three phase dual
converters. [7+8]
5. a) Explain the control of induction motor using AC voltage controllers.
b) A 440 V, 3 phase 50 Hz, 6-pole cage induction motor has the following
equivalent circuit parameters: Rs = 0.2 Ω, Xs = 0.5 Ω, Rr = 0.3 Ω, Xr = 0.5 Ω and Xm
= 20 Ω, all quantities referred to stator side. The motor is operating on a full load
slip of 0.04. If the two stator terminals are suddenly interchanged, calculate the
primary current and the braking torque immediately after the application of
plugging. [7+8]
6. a) Explain the variable frequency control of induction motors using a cyclo
converter.
b) A star-connected squirrel cage induction motor has the following ratings and
parameters: 440 V, 50 Hz, 6-pole, 1600 rpm, R1 = 1 Ω, X1 = X2´ = 4 Ω, R2´ = 3 Ω.
The motor is controlled by a voltage source inverter at a constant V/f ratio. The
inverter allows a frequency of 60 Hz. Calculate the starting torque and current.
[7+8]
7. a) Explain the static rotor resistance control of induction motors in detail.
b) Explain in detail the working of static Krammer drive. [7+8]
8. a) Explain in detail about the self-control of synchronous motors.
b) Explain the variable frequency control of synchronous motors using a cyclo
converter.

POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

February/March - 2022
1. a) Discuss the construction and operation of the attracted armature relay.
b) Derive the Universal Torque equation of a relay. [8+7]
2. a) Explain the operation of a directional over-current relay with a neat circuit
diagram.
b) With a neat sketch, describe the difference between the definite
characteristic and inverse characteristic of relays. [8+7]
3. a) Explain with a diagram, the application of the Merz-Price circulating
current system to the protection of alternators.
b) An 11kV, 100MVA generator is provided with differential scheme of
protection. The percentage of the generator winding to be protected against
phase-to-ground fault is 80%. The relay is said to operate when there is a 15%
out-of-balance current. Determine the value of resistance to be placed in the
neutral-to-ground connection. [8+7]
4. a) What is the need of static relays for power system protection? What are
the advantages of static relays over Electromagnetic relays?
b) Explain directional over current static relays with neat block diagram. [7+8]
5. a) Explain the terms recovery voltage, restriking voltage and RRRV. Derive an
expression for restriking voltage in terms of system capacitance and
inductance.
b) Explain about the working of vacuum circuit breakers and give its
advantages. [8+7]
6.a) What are the essential qualities of protection? Compare primary and
backup protection.
b) Explain the operational principle of thermal relays. [7+8]
7. Discuss biased differential protection for transformers. [15]
8. Explain the effect of:
a) Arc resistance
b) Power swings
c) Line length
d) Source impedance on the performance of distance relays
BASICS OF SENSORS TECHNOLOGY
February/March - 2022
1. a) With a neat block diagram, explain the general input-output configuration
of measurement system.
b) What is a sensor? Classify different types of sensors and give applications of
it. [8+7]
2. a) Explain how Eddy current sensors are used for analog determination of
distance and/or position of electrically conductive objects.
b) What are variable capacitive sensors? Explain the function of a capacitive
sensor in a robot end effectors. [8+7]
3. a) With a neat diagram, explain in detail about the bridge circuit to provide
cold junction compensation.
b) What is potentiometer and explain about the resistive potentiometers in
detail? [8+7]
4.a) What is meant by Piezoelectric effect? Explain properties of piezoelectric
material.
b) Explain the magneto elastic load cell with corresponding block diagram.
[8+7]
5.a) With a neat diagram, explain the working principle of Stroboscope.
b) Explain the method of density measurement using Strain gauge load cell.
[8+7]
6.a) With a neat diagram, explain in detail about Rotating Vane Consistency
Meter.
b) Explain in detail about differential pressure densitometer. [8+7]
7.a) With a neat diagram, explain in detail about capillary viscometer.
b) Explain in detail about capacitor microphones. [8+7]
august September-2021
1.Explain how Eddy current sensors are used for analog determination of
distance and/or position of electrically conductive objects. [15]
2. Discuss in detail about the working of resistance strain gauge. [15]
3. Explain in detail about practical thermocouple laws. [15]
4. What is piezoelectric? Explain in detail about the working of the piezoelectric
sensor with its equivalent circuit. [15]
5. Explain how to measure rotational velocity using stroboscopic methods. [15]
6. Explain the method of density measurement using a Strain gauge load cell.
[15]