EXTRA QUESTION

(a) Convert the binary whole number 1101101 to decimal. (show working) [3]
(b) Sketch typical output and transfer characteristics of a JFET. Indicate the cut off, ohmic and
pinch off regions [4]
(c) Sketch typical forward and reverse-bias static characteristics of a PN diode. [4]
(d) Define the following terms Bit, nibble, byte, word [4]
(e) Describe, with the aid of sketches, the operation of The centre-tap full wave rectifier [6]
(f) Describe the basic construction and operation, including characteristics of a
Photoconductive cell (Light Dependent Resistor) [6]
(g) Describe the basic principles of operation of PNP transistor. (include a diagram) [6]
(h) Draw the circuit symbols for these transistor configurations – CBC, CEC and CCC [6]
(i) Derive the relationship between the DC amplification factors hFE (𝛽), and hFB (α) [4]
(j) Draw basic circuits to illustrate the CGC, CSC and CDC FET configurations; circuit to show
proper bias voltages. [6]
(k) With relevant sketches, explain the working mechanisms of depletion mode and
enhancement mode MOSFETs [10]
(a) Using Bohr’s model of the atom with its constituent particles (electrons, protons and
neutrons), explain the energy band theory. [6]
(b) Define the following: [4]
Address bus
Data bus
Control bus
Memory
(c) Draw the circuit symbol and derive the expressions for a Summing amplifier with 3 inputs[7]
(d) With the aid of diagrams explain the formation of a PN junction. [6]
(e) Explain the Zener and avalanche effects. [6]

(a) For the Zener diode network of Fig. 3, determine VL, VR, IZ, and PZ. [12]

fig 3
(b)
(c) Draw the Zener diode characteristics to indicate the following parameters:
IZK, IZT, IZM, VZ, Z (or ZZT) [5]
(a) Simplify the following Boolean expression: [3]

(l)