PART-A
1. What is an integrated circuit?(A/M 2010)
2. What current mirror and its advantages?(A/M 2010)
3.Define slew rate and CMRR.(N/D 2010,A/M 2011,N/D 2011,A/M 2014)
4.Why are active loads preferred than passive loads in the input stage of the amplifier?(N/D 2010)
5.Name the different methods used in the fabrication of integrated circuits.(A/M 2011,N/D 2012)
6.Define current mirror with magnification.(N/D 2011)
7.What are the two requirements to be met for a current source?(M/J 2012)
8.List the various methods of realizing high input resistance in a differential amplifier?(M/J 2012)
9.What is the maximum undistorted amplitude, that a sine wave input of 10khz can produce at the output
of op-amp whose slew rate is 0.5V/s?(N/D 2012)
10.State the limitations of discrete circuits.(M/J 2013)
11.Why do we use aluminum for metallization?(M/J 2013)
12.State the advantages of integrated circuits over discrete components.(N/D 2013,A/M 2014,N/D 2014)
13.Define offset voltage of an operational amplifier.(N/D 2013)
14.What are the applications of current source?
15.Define voltage references and voltage regulator.
16.What is an line regulation?
17.What is an load regulation?
18.Define Ripple Rejection Ratio(RRR)
19.Define thermal co-efficient.
20.Define long term stability.
21.Justify the statement:CMRR value of an ideal OP-AMP should be infinite.
22.Define OP-amp and what are the packages available?
23.What are the ideal characteristics of an OP-amp?
24.What happens when the common terminal of +VCC and VCC sources is not grounded?
PART-B
1.Define CMRR.Draw thecircuit of an OP-AMP differential amplifier and give the expression for CMRR.
(8)(A/M 2010)
2.Define slew rate.Explain the cause of slew rate and derive for slew rate of an op-amp voltage follower.(8)
(A/M 2010)
3.Draw the circuit diagram of the output stage of the IC741 OPAMP and explain its operation with clearly
indicating the protection mechanisms indicated.(16)(N/D 2010)
4.With a neat circuit diagram and with necessary equations explain the concept of widlar current source
used in op-amp circuit.(10)(A/M 2011,N/D 2011)
5.For the non-inverting op-amp shown in fig below,find the output voltage V0. (6)(A/M 2011,N/D 2011)
6.Define and explain slew rate.What is Full-power bandwidth?Also explain the methods adopted to
improve slew rate.(10)(A/M 2011,N/D 2012)
7.Define output offset voltage. Explain methods to nullify offset voltage?(6)(A/M 2011,N/D 2012)
8. With a neat block diagram, explain the general stages of an OP-AMP IC.(6) (N/D 2011)
9.Explain with a circuit diagram the working of BJT-emitter coupled differential amplifier.Also explain the
active load and sketch the relevant circuit diagram.(10) (N/D 2011,N/D 2013)
10.With neat diagram,explain the operation of
(1) voltage reference circuit using temperature compensation
(2) voltage reference circuit using avalanche compensation (12) (M/J 2012)
11.The current mirror shown below is to provide a 1mA current with V=10V.Assume =125 and
VBE=0.7V.
12. Explain the Integral circuit diagram of IC741.Discuss its AC and DC performance characteristics. (16)
(A/M 2014)
24. How does the precision rectifier differ from the conventional rectifier?
25.Define precision rectifier.
26.Define peak detector and its operating modes.
27. What is clipper and clamper?
28.Differntiate Schmitt trigger and comparator.
29.What is a electric filter?
30.Define frequency scaling?
31.What are the disadvantages of differentiator?
32.Write down the conditions for good differentiator
33.Why active guard drive is necessary for an instrumentation amplifier?
34.Design an invertor using op-amp.
35.Why are integrators preferred over differentiator?
36.What is an inverting amplifier and non-inverting amplifier?
37.List the applications of instrumentation amplifier.
38.The op-amp 77 has a gain of twelve million.Express this gain in Db.
39.Define bandwidth of a filter.(N/D 2014)
PART-b
1.Design a first order low-pass filter for cut-off frequency of 2KHZ and pass band of 2.(8)(A/M 2010)
2.Explain a positive clipper circuit using op-amp and diode with neat diagrams.(8)(A/M 2010)
3.Draw and explain a simple op-amp differentiator. Mention its limitations.Explain with a neat diagram
how it can be overcome in practical differentiator.(8)(A/M 2010,M/J 2012)
4.With relevant circuits,explain the following applications of OPAMP.(16)(N/D 2010)
(i) Voltage to current converters.
(ii) Multiplier
5.Explain the steps involved in the design of a bandpass filter using OPAMP.(8)(N/D 2011)
6.Write a note on Schmitt trigger. (8)(N/D 2011,N/D 2013,M/J 2012)
7.With neat circuit diagramand mathematical expressions,explain the operation of the following op-amp
applications.
(i) Scale changer (ii)Voltage follower (iii)Non-inverting adder (iv)Integrator
8.With the help of circuits and necessary operations explain log and antilog computations are performed
using IC 741.(16)(A/M 2011,N/D 2012,A/M 2014)
9.Explain the working of Instrumentation amplifier (8).(N/D 2013,M/J 2013,N/D 2011,N/D 2014)
10.Explain the working of (i)Precision Full wave rectifier (ii) Integrator (16).(N/D 2013,N/D 2014)
11. Draw and explain the circuit of a voltage to current converter if the load is (i)Floating (ii)Grounded (8)
(M/J 2012)
12.Design a OP-AMP based second order low-pass filter for cut-off frequency of 2KHZ 8)(M/J 2012,N/D
2011)
13.With neat diagram explain the applications of op-amp as precision rectifier,clipper and clamper.(16)
(A/M 2014)
PART-b
1.With a neat diagram explain the variable transconductance technique in analog multiplier and give its
output equation.(8)(A/M 2010,A/M 2013)
2.Briefly explain the working of voltage controlled oscillator.equation.(8)(A/M 2010)
3.What are the important building block of phase locked loop(PLL)explain itsworking?(16)(A/M
2010,N/D 2013)
4. Draw the block diagram of VCO and explain its operation.Also derive the frequency of oscillator.(10)
(A/M 2011,N/D 2010,N/D 2012)
5.Draw the circuit of a PLL used as AM detector,FMdectector and frequency synthesizer and explain
its operation.(16) (A/M 2011,M/J 2012,A/M 2014,N/D 2012,N/D 2014)
6.List and define the various performance parameters of a multiplier IC(6)(M/J 2012)
7.How the multiplier is used as voltage divider?(5)(M/J 2012,N/D 2012)
8.How the multiplier is used as frequency doubler?(5)(M/J 2012)
9.Draw the circuit and explain the working of one quadrant variable transconductance analog multiplier.(8)
(A/M 2013)
10.Draw the block diagram and explain the principle of working, characteristics and applications of 16)
(M/J 2013,A/M 2014)
(i) Frequency synthesizer (ii) FSK Demodulator.
(6)
(N/D 2011)
11.Explain the working of Analog multiplier using emitter coupled transistor pair.Discuss
applications of analog multiplier IC. (16)(A/M 2014,N/D 2014)
the
12.Draw the functional block schematic of aa NE565 PLL and explain the roles of the low pass filter and
VCO.Derive the expression for the capture range and lock in range of the PLL.(16)(N/D 2010)
13.Sketch and explain the multiplier cell using emitter-coupled transistor pair.Prove that the output voltage
is proportional to the product of the two input voltages.(12)(N/D 2011)
14.Explain with necessary equations the basic circuits of linearized transconductance multiplier and
differential V-I converter.Hence explain the four quadrant variable transconductance analog multiplier.(10)
(N/D 2012)
15. Explain the working of a Gilbert Multiplier cell.(11)(N/D 2013)
PART-B
1.Explain the working of R-2R ladder DAC.(8).(A/M 2010,A/M 2011,(M/J 2012,(A/M 2014,(N/D 2012),
(N/D 2013),(N/D 2014)
2.What is a sample and hold circuit?Briefly explain its construction and application.(8).(A/M 2010,(N/D
2010)
3.Explain the working of successive approximation ADC.(8).(A/M 2010,.(A/M 2011,N/D 2010),(N/D
2012)(N/D 2013)
4.Explain the operation of a weighted resistor type D/A converter.(8).(A/M 2011, (A/M 2014),(N/D 2012)
(N/D 2013),(N/D 2014)
5.Explain the oversampling A/D converter with functional block diagram.(8).(A/M 2011),(N/D 2012)
6.With neat circuit diagram and waveform of output explain the working of dual slope A/D converter.(10)
(M/J 2012,M/J 2013,N/D 2010)(N/D 2013)
7.Draw the block diagram and explain the working of
(i)Charge balancing VFCS
(16)(M/J 2013)
8.Explain Flash type,single type and dual slope type ADC.(16) ? (A/M 2014),(N/D 2014)
9.Explain voltage mode and current mode operations of R-2R ladder type DAC.(N/D 2010)
3.Define the duty cycle in astable multivibrator using IC555.(A/M 2011,N/D 2011)
4.What is an opt coupler?mention its applications..(A/M 2011, (A/M 2014)
5.What are the limitations of three terminal regulator?(M/J 2012)
6.What is a switched capacitor filter?(M/J 2012)
7.Give the formula for period of oscillations ina n op-amp astable circuit.(M/J 2013)
8.Define duty cycle of a periodic pulse waveform.(M/J 2013)
9.List the two type of multivibrators. ? (A/M 2014)
10. Sketch monostablemultivibrator circuit diagram using IC555.(N/D 2010)
11.What is meant by thermal shutdown applied to voltage regulators?(N/D 2010)
12.What are the advantages of switched capacitor filter over active filters?N/D 2011
13.What are the limitations of IC723 general purpose regulator.(N/D 2012)
14.What is power amplifier?(N/D 2012)
15.State the applications of 555 timer IC.(N/D 2013)
16.Define the regulation with respect to avoltage regulator.(N/D 2013)
17.What is voltage regulator?
18.Give the drawbacks of linear regulators.
19.What is video amplifier?
20.How frequency to voltage conversion takes place using on op-amp?
21.What is an isolation amplifier?
22.Differntiate between switching regulator and series regulator.
23.Give the expression for the frequency of oscillations in an op-amp sine wave oscillator.
24.Mention four application of a 555 timer?
25.Draw an astablemultivibrator using a timer IC.
26.Differentiate linear and switched regulators.
27.List the important characteristics of voltage regulators.
PART-B
1.How is voltage regulators classified?Explain a series voltage regulator.(8)(A/M 2010)
2.What is an optocoupler? Briefly explain its characteristics.(8)(A/M 2010,(M/J 2012))(N/D 2013)
3.With a neat circuit diagram and internal functional diagram explain the working of 555 timers in stable
mode.(16)(A/M 2010,N/D 2011)
4.Draaw the circuit using op-amp to generate triangular wave.Explain its operation.(8).(A/M 2011),(N/D
2012)
5.With a neat diagram,explain the working of step down switching regulator.(8).(A/M 2011)
6.With suitable diagram,explain the working of a switched capacitor filter.Also explain how resister can be
realized using switched capacitor filter.(8)(A/M 2011,N/D 2011)
7.With necessary diagrams,explain the operation of frequency to voltage converters and voltage to
frequency converters.(16)(A/M 2011, (A/M 2014),(N/D 2012)
8.Skech the functional block diagram of he following and explain their working principle (16)(M/J 2012,
(A/M 2014,N/D 2010),(N/D 2013)
(i)IC555 (ii) General purpose voltage regulator IC723
9.With neat diagram explain the working principle of isolation amplifier.(8)(M/J 2012)(N/D 2013)(N/D
2012)
10.Write detailed notes on the following.(16) (M/J 2013)
(i)Low noise op-amps
11.How can the current drive capability be increased while using three terminal voltage regulators.(8)(N/D
2010)