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Course Code 20EC4T5 Regulations 2020

Course Title ELECTRONICS CIRCUITS

Semester(s) &
IV Sem – B.E. ECE AY 2023-24
Programme(s)

BT – Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels

(K1- Remembering, K2- Understanding, K3 – Applying, K4 – Analysing, K5 – Evaluating, K6 - Creating)

Unit
BJT AMPLIFIERS
I

Q. Part A Questions (2 Marks)

CO BT
No.

CO1 K1
1. Define the various h-parameter in a transistor.
List the advantages of using h- parameters for analysing transistor CO1 K1
2.
amplifiers.
CO1 K1
3. What is the coupling schemes used in multistage amplifiers?
CO1 K2
Illustrate the voltage gain for CE configuration including source
4.
resistance.
CO1 K2
5. Illustrate the small signal equivalent circuit of CB amplifiers.
CO1 K1
6. Define Miller’s theorem.
CO1 K1
Why do you choose emitter bypass capacitor in CE amplifier
7.
circuit?
CO1 K2
8. Show the hybrid model for transistor

Why common base amplifier is preferred for high frequency signal

9. K1
when compared to common emitter amplifier? CO1

10. Which techniques are used to improve input impedance?

CO1 K1

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Q. Part B & C Questions
Marks CO BT
No.

(i) Explain the circuit diagram of Common Emitter

amplifier with voltage divider bias, coupling capacitor
and bypass capacitor. With the help of small signal
equivalent, obtain the expression for Current gain,
Voltage gain, Input and output impedance.
Or
(ii) Outline the basic concept of Common Emitter
1. amplifier and derive the expression for Current gain, 16 CO1 K2
Voltage gain, Input and output impedance.
Or
(iii) Show the Common Emitter amplifier with voltage
divider bias, coupling capacitor and bypass capacitor.
Derive the expression for Current gain, Voltage gain,
Input and output impedance.

(i) Explain the common collector transistor amplifier and

derive the expression for input impedance and voltage
gain. Assume suitable model for transistor.

Or
(ii) Outline the concept of collector transistor amplifier
and derive the expression for input impedance and
2. voltage gain. Assume suitable model for transistor. 16 CO1 K2

Or
(iii) Illustrate the working principle of collector transistor
amplifier and derive the expression for input impedance
and voltage gain.

(i) Explain with circuit diagram the bootstrapping

darlington emitter follower.
Or
(ii) Illustrate the basic concept of bootstrapping technique
3. in emitter follower circuit and derive its input 16 CO1 K2
impedance.
Or
(iii) Show the method of increasing input impedance using
darlington connection with bootstrap arrangement.

4. (i) Illustrate the basic concept of two stage RC coupled CE 16 CO1 K2

- CB amplifier and derive the expression of overall
voltage and current gain.
Or
(ii) Explain in detail about of two stage RC coupled CE -
CB amplifier and derive the expression of overall voltage
and current gain.

Or
(iii) Demonstrate the operation of of two stage RC coupled
CE - CB amplifier and derive the expression of overall
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 voltage and current gain.

Unit
FET AMPLIFIERS
II

Q. Part A Questions (2 Marks)

CO BT
No.

1. CO2 K2
Illustrate the temperature on drain current of MOSFET.
2. CO2 K1
What do you mean by thermal runaway?
3. CO2 K1
What are the features of cascade amplifier?
4. CO2 K1
Find the expression for ID for EMOSFET.
5. CO2 K1
List the different types of FET biasing circuits.
6. CO2 K2
Summarize the importance of selecting the proper operating point.
7. CO2 K1
Show the voltage divider bias circuits for FET.
8. CO2 K2
Compare nMOS and pMOS.
9. Outline the concept of operating point. CO2 K2

10. Explain the impact of temperature on drain current of MOSFET. CO2 K2

Q. Part B & C Questions

Marks CO BT
No.
(i) Explain about common source self bias and
voltage divider bias for FET. Derive the expression
of drain Current and voltage. 16 CO2
Or
(ii) Illustrate the basic concept of common source self
1. bias and voltage divider bias for FET. K2
Or
(iii) Show the circuit diagram common source self bias
and voltage divider bias for FET and derive the
expression of drain Current and voltage.

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 (i) Explain briefly the concept of DC load line with the help
of neat diagram.
Or
(ii) Outline the concept of DC load line and also explain it
using common emitter amplifier characteristics as an
2. example. 16 CO2 K2
Or
(iii) Show the operation point select in DC DC load line and
also explain it using common emitter amplifier
characteristics as an example.

(i) Show the help of neat diagram, explain methods and

modes of operation used in biasing MOSFET.
Or 16 CO2
3. (ii) With the help of neat diagram, explain methods and
K2
modes of operation used in biasing MOSFET.
Or
(iii) Explain in detail the biasing of MOSFET.

(i) Explain the circuit diagram of JFET common gate

circuit. Derive the expression for input and output
impedance. 16 CO2
Or
(ii) Illustrate the circuit diagram of JFET common gate
4. circuit. Derive the expression for input and output K2
impedance.
Or
(iii) Outline the basic concept of JFET common gate circuit
and derive the expression for input and output
impedance.

Unit FEEDBACK AMPLIFIRS

III

Q. Part A Questions (2 Marks)

CO BT
No.

1. What are merits of negative feedback amplifiers? CO3 K1

2. What is meant by Feedback factor? K1

CO3

CO3 K2
In a voltage amplifier, addition of negative feedback reduces its voltage
3.
gain from 300 to 60. Determine the feedback factor.
CO3 K1
4. Define desensitivity

Compare the input and output resistance of the voltage and current
5.
shunt feedback amplifiers. CO3 K2

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6. What is return ratio of feedback amplifier?
CO3 K1

If an amplifier has the gain of 400 and feedback ratio of 0.1, find the
7.
gain with negative feedback. CO3 K2

8. Illustrate Nyquist stability criterion. CO3 K2

CO3
9. Show the block diagram of feedback amplifier K2
CO3 K1
10. List the four basic feedback topologies.

Q. Part B & C Questions

Marks CO BT
No.

(i) Explain in detail about voltage series feedback amplifier and

derive the expression for gain, input and output impedance.
Or
(ii) Develop the series to shunt feedback amplifier and derive the
1. expression for gain, input and output impedance. 16 CO3 K3
Or
(iii) Build the voltage amplifier and derive the expression for gain,
input and output impedance.

(i) Explain in detail about transresistance amplifier and derive the

expression for gain, input and output impedance.
Or
(ii) Construct the shunt to shunt feedback amplifier and derive the
2. expression for gain, input and output impedance. 16 CO3 K3
Or
(iii) Apply the voltage shunt feedback and derive the expression for
gain, input and output impedance.

(i) Build the current series feedback amplifier and derive the
expression for gain, input and output impedance.
Or
(ii) Develop the series to series feedback amplifier and derive the K3
3. expression for gain, input and output impedance. 16 CO3
Or
(iii) (iii) Choose the transconductance amplifier and derive the expression for
gain, input and output impedance.

4. (i) Develop the current shunt feedback amplifier and derive the 16 CO3 K3
expression for gain, input and output impedance.

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 Or
(ii) Construct the series to series feedback amplifier and derive the
expression for gain, input and output impedance.
Or
(iii) Apply the transconductance amplifier and derive the expression
for gain, input and output impedance.

Unit
IV OSCILLATORS

Q. Part A Questions (2 Marks)

CO BT
No.

1. Define piezo-electric effect. CO4 K1

In a Hartley oscillator, if L1=0.2 mH, L2=0.3 mH and c=0.003 µF. Find

2. K2
the frequency of its oscillations CO4

3. Define the Barkhausen criterion. K1

CO4

Give the equivalent circuit of quartz crystal and mention its series and
4. K2
parallel resonant frequency CO4

Why LC tank circuit does not produce sustained oscillations. How can
5. K1
they overcome? CO4

What are the advantages and disadvantages of RC phase shift

6. K1
oscillator? CO4

In a wein bridge oscillator if the value of R is 100KΩ, and the

7. K1
frequency of oscillation is 10KHz find the value of capacitor C. CO4

Find the expression for frequency of oscillation for Colpitts and

8. K1
Hartley oscillator. CO4

CO4 K1
9. Why amplitude stabilization is necessary in oscillator?
CO4 K1
10. List out the different types of oscillators.

Q. Part B & C Questions

Marks CO BT
No.

1. (i) Construct the circuit diagram of Hartley oscillator and 16 CO4 K3

derive the expression of frequency and condition for
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 oscillation .
Or
(ii) Choose the LC oscillator with two inductive reactances
and one capacitive reactance in feedback network. Also
derive the expression of frequency and condition for
oscillation .

Or
(iii) Build the circuit diagram of Hartley oscillator and derive
the expression of frequency and condition for oscillation .

(i) Build the working of colpitt’s oscillator. Derive its

frequency and condition for oscillation

Or
(ii) Develop the circuit diagram of colpitt’s oscillator and
derive the expression of frequency and condition for
oscillation .
2. 16 K3
Or CO4
(iii) Choose the LC oscillator with two capacitive reactances
and one inductive reactance in feedback network. Also
derive the expression of frequency and condition for
oscillation .

(i) Construct the circuit diagram of Wein bridge oscillator.

Derive the expression for its frequency of oscillation and
hence explain how Barkhausen conditions are satisfied in
this RC oscillator.

Or
(ii) Build the circuit diagram of Wein bridge oscillator and
explain it with necessary expression for its frequency of
3. oscillation. 16 CO4 K3

Or
(iii) Develop the circuit diagram of Wein bridge oscillator.
Derive the expression for its frequency of oscillation and
hence explain how Barkhausen conditions are satisfied in
this RC oscillator.

4. (iv) Build the working of clapp oscillator. Derive its frequency 16 K3

and condition for oscillation. How clap oscillator is
modified from a colpitt’s oscillator? CO4

Or
(v) Develop the circuit diagram of clapp oscillator and derive
the expression of frequency and condition for oscillation .

Or
(vi) Choose the LC oscillator with three capacitive reactances
and one inductive reactance in feedback network. Also
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 derive the expression of frequency and condition for
oscillation .

Unit
TUNED AMPLIFIERS
V

Q. Part A Questions (2 Marks)

CO BT
No.

CO5
1. What is tuned amplifier? K1
CO5
2. What are the applications of tuned amplifiers? K1
CO5
3. Define Q-factor. K1
CO5
4. What is the need for neutralization in tuned amplifiers? K1
Find the bandwidth of a 3 stage cascaded single tuned amplifier if the CO5
5. K1
resonant frequency is 455 KHz and the loaded Q of each stage is 10.
CO5
6. What is a stagger tuned amplifier? K1
CO5
7. What is double tuned amplifier? K1
CO5
8. What is narrow band neutralization? K1
CO5
A tuned amplifier is designed to receive AM broadcast of speech signal
9. K2
at 650 KHZ. What is needed Q for amplifer?
CO5
10. Illustrate the ideal and actual response of tuned amplifier. K2

Q. Part B & C Questions

Marks CO BT
No.

(i) Explain single tuned capacitive coupled amplifier. Derive

the expression for gain, bandwidth and resonant frequency
Or 16 CO5
(ii) Illustrate the basic concept of single tuned capacitive
coupled amplifier. Derive the expression for gain,
1. K2
bandwidth and resonant frequency.
Or
(iii) Demonstrate the operation of single tuned capacitive
coupled amplifier. Derive the expression for gain,
bandwidth and resonant frequency.

2. (i) Explain the working of stagger tuned amplifiers with 16

appropriate derivations.
CO5 K2
Or
(ii) Extend briefly what is stagger tuned amplifiers? Sketch
and compare the frequency response of individual stages

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 with that of a two stage stagger tuned amplifier.
Or
(iii) Outline the concept of stagger tuned amplifiers and derive
the frequency response of two stage stagger tuned
amplifier.

(i) Explain in detail small single tuned amplifier equivalent

circuit. Derive the voltage gain, quality factor, centre
frequency and bandwidth. CO5 K2
Or
(ii) Outline the concept of small single tuned amplifier. Derive
3. the voltage gain, quality factor, centre frequency and 16
bandwidth.
0r
(iii) Illustrate the circuit diagram of small single tuned
amplifier. Derive the voltage gain, quality factor, centre
frequency and bandwidth.

(i) Illustrate the circuit diagram of class C tuned amplifier and

derive its gain, output power, power dissipation and
efficiency. CO5 K2

Or
(ii) Show the circuit diagram of class C tuned amplifier and
4. derive its gain, output power, power dissipation and 16
efficiency.
Or
(iii) Illustrate the working principle of class C tuned amplifier
with neat diagram and derive its gain, output power,
power dissipation and efficiency.

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Program Coordinator /
Faculty Module Coordinator
Board Chairman

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