Time: 3 Hrs

MODEL EXAMINATION - II
1. Draw the equivalent circuit of voltage amplifier &trans conductance amplifier. (Nov/Dec
2003)
2. A feedback amplifier has an open loop gain of 600 and feedback factor = 0.01. Find the
closed loop gain with negative feedback. (Nov/Dec 2004)
3. Why a LC tank circuit does not produce sustained oscillations. How can this be
overcome? (Nov/Dec 2008)
4. Draw the electrical equivalent circuit of crystal and mention the significance of each
component. (Nov/Dec 2009)
5. Determine the bandwidth of a synchronous tuning system with three single tuned
amplifiers. Assume bandwidth of individual stage is 10 KHz. (May/June 2006)
6. What is the need for neutralization in tuned amplifiers? (Nov/Dec 2005)
7. Draw the circuit diagram of a negative voltage clamper and plot its output for a
sinusoidal input. (Nov/Dec 2007)
8. Why is monostable multivibrator also called as delay circuit? (May/June 2009)
9. Write the equation used to determine sweep frequency of UJT relaxation oscillator.
Calculate the frequency with R = 100K, C = 0.4F and intrinsic standoff ratio 0.57.
(Nov/Dec 2007)
10. Draw the equivalent circuit of pulse transformer. What are the applications of blocking
oscillators? (Apr/May 2004)

11. A. Discuss qualitatively the effect of topology of a feedback amplifier upon input and
output resistances. Also obtain the expression for input and output resistances of all four
topologies. (May/June 2009)
(OR)
11. B. i. Draw the circuit diagram of an emitter follower. Identify the type of negative
feedback. Calculate the gain, input and output resistance with and withoutfeedback.
(Nov/Dec 2008) (10)
ii. Explain about Nyquist criterion to analyze the stability of feedback amplifiers.
(May/June 2007) (6)
12. A. i. With circuit diagrams explain why Clapp oscillator is preferred over Colpitts
oscillator. (Nov/Dec 2003) (8)
ii. Explain the principle of operation of a Wien bridge oscillator. (Apr/May 2004) (8)
(OR)
12. B. i. Design a RC phase shift oscillator to generate sinusoidal signal at 5 KHz using BJT,
given Vcc = 20V and hfe = 250. How will you modify the circuit so as to vary the
frequency between two limits? (Nov/Dec 2009) (12)
ii. What are the advantages of crystal oscillators? Draw its impedance characteristics.
(Nov/Dec 2003) (4)
13. A. i. Draw the circuit diagram of a single tuned amplifier and obtain the expression for its
gain. (Nov/Dec 2007) (12)
ii. What is the effect of cascading n stages of identical single tuned amplifiers on the overall
3 dB bandwidth? (Nov/Dec 2004) (4)
(OR)
13. B. What is instability problem in tuned amplifiers? What are the methods used to
overcome the instability problem? Explain it. (Nov/ Dec 2008, May/June 2008)
14. A. Draw the circuit diagram of a Schmitt trigger and explain its operation showing
relevant diagrams. (Nov/Dec 2005)
(OR)
14. B. Explain the operation of collector coupled monostable multivibrator circuit with
circuit diagrams, waveforms and equivalent circuit during each state. (May/June 2009)
15. A. Explain Miller and Bootstrap sweep generators with necessary circuits and
waveforms. (Nov/Dec 2006)
(OR)
15. B. With a neat circuit diagram and relevant waveforms explain the performance of a
triggered transistor blocking oscillator. (Nov/Dec 2005)