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1. (a) For a single stage transistor amplifier, RS = 10K and RL = 10K. The h-
parameter values are hf c = −51, hic =1.1KΩ, hrc ≈ 1, hoc = 25 µA/V Find
AI , AV , AV S , Ri , and Ro for the CC transistor configuration.
(b) For a single stage transistor amplifier, RS =1KΩ, and RL = 10K The h-parameter
values are hf e = 50, hie =1.1KΩ, hre = 2.5x10−4 , hoe = 25 µ A/V. Find
AI , AV , AV S , Ri , and Ro for the CE transistor configuration. [8+8]
2. A two stage FET RC coupled amplifier has the following parameters: gm = 10mA/V,
rd = 5.5K and Rg = 0.5 M for each stage. Assume CS is arbitrarily large.
(a) What must be the value of Cb in order that the frequency characteristic of
each stage be flat within 1 dB down to 10 Hz ?
(b) Repeat the above part if the overall gain of both stages is to be down 1 dB at
10 Hz.
(c) What is the overall mid band voltage gain ? [8+4+4]
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the emitter bias current.
(b) In Giacolletto model of a transistor at high frequencies, how does Ce vary with
|Ic |and |VCE |? How does Cc vary with |Ic | and |VCE |? [8+8 ]
4. (a) Write short notes on requirement and types of heat sinks for power dissipation
in large signal amplifiers.
(b) With the help of a neat circuit diagram, explain the operation of a comple-
mentary symmetry configured class B power amplifier.
(c) Compare and contrast push-pull and complementary-symmetry configurations
for class B power amplifiers. [6+6+4]
5. (a) Draw and explain the circuit diagram of a Single tuned Inductively coupled
amplifier using BJT?
(b) Draw its High frequency circuit and explain it? [8+8]
6. Explain in detail the effect of cascading tuned amplifiers and hence derive the
expression for bandwidth of n-stage amplifier. Also draw the frequency response
and explain what happens as the number of stages increases? [16]
8. (a) What is catcher diode and explain the necessity of catches diode in Switch
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(b) List the operating ratings and electrical characteristics of IC 723. [8+8]
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1. (a) Derive the expressions for Ai , AV of CE amplifier circuit. Explain how Ai and
AV are effected by RL .
(b) Consider a single stage CE amplifier with RS = 1K, R1 = 50 K, R2 =2 K, RC
= 1K, RL = 1.2K, hf e = 50, hie =1.1K, hre = hoe = 0; Find AI , Ri , Ro , AV
and power gain. [8+8]
2. (a) State Miller’s theorem. Explain its significance in transistor circuit analysis.
(b) For the amplifier shown in figure1, calculate Ri , RI , AV , AV S and A’I = - I2 / I1 .
The h-parameter values are hfe = 50, hie = 1.1KΩ, hre = 2.5x10 - 4 , hoe = 24 µA/V.
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Figure 1:
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5. (a) What is meant by the term Tuned amplifier and briefly explain the various
methods of classification of tuned amplifiers?
(b) A constant generator drives a parallel tuned circuit consisting of a loss less
capacitor ‘C’ and a coil ‘L’ (having small resistance ‘R’). Derive the expression
for the frequency of resonance? [8+8]
6. Explain in detail the effect of cascading tuned amplifiers and hence derive the
expression for bandwidth of n-stage amplifier. Also draw the frequency response
and explain what happens as the number of stages increases? [16]
7. (a) Explain the classification of power supplies with respect to methods of output
voltage regulation.
(b) What is the difference between overload and over current protection in regu-
lators?
(c) What is meant by foldback limiting in power supplies? Draw the load voltage
and current characteristics and indicate the foldback limiting region. [4+6+6]
8. (a) What is catcher diode and explain the necessity of catches diode in Switch
Regulator with the help of circuit diagram.
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1. (a) Draw the circuit diagram of CB- amplifier and its h-parameter equivalent
circuit. List out the characteristics of a CB amplifier.
(b) In a single stage CB amplifier circuit, RE = 20K, RC = 10K, VEE = −20V, VCC =
20V, RL = 10K and RS = 0.5K. Find AI , Ri , Ro , AV . [8+8]
2. (a) How are multistage amplifiers classified depending upon the type of coupling.
(b) Write a note on distortions in amplifiers.
(c) If eight identical amplifiers are cascaded each having fH =200 KHz, determine
the overall upper 3dB frequency f ∗h . Assume non interacting stages. [5+6+5]
3. (a) Draw the small signal equivalent circuit for an emitter follower stage at high
frequencies.
(b) Consider a CE stage with a resistive load RL . Using Miller’s theorem Find
out input capacitance at mid-band frequencies and high frequencies? [8+8]
4. (a) Define the conversion efficiency of a power amplifier. A class A power amplifier
with a direct coupled load has a collector efficiency of 15% and delivers a power
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output of 5 Watts. Find
i. The DC power input
ii. Power dissipation at maximum output [6]
(b) Draw the push-pull power amplifier circuit. Derive the expression for the
output current in push pull amplifier with base current as ib = Ibn sin wt. [10]
5. (a) Explain what happens to the gain because of the presence of feedback capac-
itance from collector to base in single tuned BJT amplifier circuit?
(b) Explain in detail the Unilateralisation technique with the help of circuit dia-
gram?
(c) Explain the difference between Neutralization and Unilateralisation techniques?
[4+8+4]
6. Explain in detail the effect of cascading tuned amplifiers and hence derive the
expression for bandwidth of n-stage amplifier. Also draw the frequency response
and explain what happens as the number of stages increases? [16]
7. (a) Explain the operation of a Zener diode Voltage Regulator.
(b) Discuss about the stability factor of a zener diode voltage regulator
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8. (a) What are the features of IC LM78XX, three terminal voltage regulator and
also give its applications
(b) Write a short notes on UPS and SMPS. [8+8]
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1. (a) For a single stage transistor amplifier, RS =200Ω and RL = 5K. The h-parameter
values are hf b = - 0.98, hib =21 Ω, hrb = 2.9 x 10−4 , hob = 0.49 µA/V. Find
AI , AV , AV S , Ri , and Ro for the CB transistor configuration.
(b) For a single stage transistor amplifier, RS =1KΩ and RL = 10K The h-parameter
values are hf e = 50, hie =1.1KΩ, hre = 2.5x10−4 , hoe = 25 µA/V. Find
AI , AV , AV S , Ri , and Ro for the CE transistor configuration. [8+8]
2. (a) How are multistage amplifiers classified depending upon the type of coupling.
(b) Write a note on gain-bandwidth product of amplifiers.
(c) If eight identical amplifiers are cascaded each having fH =100 KHz, determine
the overall upper 3dB frequency f ∗h . Assume non interacting stages. [5+6+5]
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as 13 cm2 /sec. [8+8]
4. (a) In series fed Class - A power amplifier, explain the importance of the position
of operating point on output signal swing. Show that the conversion efficiency
is 25%.
(b) Discuss the origin of various distortions in transistor amplifier circuits. [10+6]
5. In the simple BJT tuned amplifier shown in figure 1, the circuit bandwidth is 5 KHz
and the voltage gain has a maximum value at 200 KHz, when the tuning capacitor
is adjusted to 470pF. Assume the coil has a series resistance of r ohms.
(a) Draw the small signal equivalent of the given amplifier circuit.
(b) Calculate coil inductance, given the coil Q as 75.
(c) Find the circuit output impedance at resonant frequency.
(d) Find the internal resistance rO of the BJT used. [16]
6. Explain as to how you can increase the selectivity of single tuned amplifier. Draw
the circuit diagram and explain its operation and also draw its frequency response?
[16]
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7. (a) Draw and explain a circuit which limits the current that can be drawn from
the supply to a certain specific maximum.
(b) Determine the minimum and maximum values for series resistor, required for
a zener diode regulator with an output voltage of 5.6V, if the supply voltage
varies from 10 V to 50V. The maximum load current is 20mA and minimum
zener current is 3 mA. [8+8]
8. (a) What is catcher diode and explain the necessity of catches diode in Switch
Regulator with the help of circuit diagram.
(b) List the operating ratings and electrical characteristics of IC 723. [8+8]
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