Code No: RR221802 Set No.

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II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. Draw
and explain the energy band diagrams of n and p type semi conductors.
(b) A germanium diode has reverse saturation current of 30 µA at 1250 C. What
are its dynamic forward and reverse resistances for a bias of 0.2 V at this
temperature. [8+8]

2. (a) Derive the generalized transistor equation in CB configuration:

IC = −αIE + ICO (1 − eVC /VT )
(b) Draw the V- I characteristics of S C R. Explain its application in oscillator
circuits. [8+8]

3. (a) CE configuration is supposed to be versatile configuration among the three

configurations. Give reasons. What is the special feature of CC configuration?
(b) Define positive feed back. What is the relation between Af (gain with feed
back) and A(gain without feed back). [10+6]

4. (a) Explain the operation of I C 555 timer as a mono stable multivibrator and
astable multivibrator. Draw necessary circuit diagram and wave forms.
(b) Draw the basic circuit for A.C resistance welding and briefly explain its oper-
ation. [8+8]

5. (a) Give the principle of Induction heating. What are the merits of Induction
heating.
(b) Explain the application of Induction heating for:
i. surface hardening of steel.
ii. Annealing of brass and iron. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain the working and construction of a CRT with neat sketch. Give the
detailed description of all parts in a CRT.
(b) What is a time base? State the need for time base in CRO. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain with neat diagram the operation of C type Bourdon tube to measure
the pressure.
(b) Explain the basic principle of resistive thermometer with neat sketch. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain Piezo-electric effect in crystals.

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(b) Explain the method of generating ultra sonic waves using Piezo- electric gen-
erator.
(c) Explain the application of ultrasonic waves in dispersing metals. [5+5+6]

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Code No: RR221802 Set No. 2
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain how the diode works as a switch.

(b) With the help of neat circuit diagram explain the operation of bridge rectifier.
Give two advantages of the bridge rectifier over full wave rectifier with centre
tapped transformer. [6+10]
2. (a) Draw a simple transistor amplifier circuit and explain the working of it.
(b) Draw the equivalent diagram of SCR with two transistors and hence explain
the operation of SCR. [8+8]
3. (a) CE configuration is supposed to be versatile configuration among the three
configurations. Give reasons. What is the special feature of CC configuration?
(b) Define positive feed back. What is the relation between Af (gain with feed
back) and A(gain without feed back). [10+6]
4. (a) Draw the block diagram of timer system. Briefly explain the constituents of
industrial timing circuits.
(b) Briefly explain all types of resistance welding. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the theory of induction heating by taking an example of cylindrical
metal piece. Draw the Graph showing the variation of eddy current density
with distance from the metal surface.
(b) Discuss different types of losses observed in dielectric heating. [10+6]
6. (a) Explain magnetic deflection system employed for deflecting the beam in C R
O. Derive the expression for magnetic deflection sensitivity.
(b) Explain the need of coating the screen with fluorescent materials and list
different fluorescent materials commonly used. [8+8]
7. (a) Explain clearly with neat sketch the working principle of potentiometric type
accelerometer.
(b) How platinum resistance thermometer can be used to measure the tempera-
ture. [8+8]
8. (a) Give the methods of generating ultrasonic waves and explain any one of the
method.
(b) Give the necessary block diagram and explain the working of pulsed - echo
ultrasonic flow detector. [8+8]

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Code No: RR221802 Set No. 3
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) From the V-I characteristics of a diode, explain the terms dynamic resistance
and static resistance.
(b) Draw Half-wave rectifier with capacitor filter and explain its operation. [8+8]
2. (a) Draw a simple transistor amplifier circuit and explain the working of it.
(b) Draw the equivalent diagram of SCR with two transistors and hence explain
the operation of SCR. [8+8]
3. (a) Draw a JFET RC phase shift oscillator and derive the expression for the
frequency of the oscillation.
(b) Draw the emitter follower circuit. What is the feedback employed in the
emitter follower. Explain the effect of this feed back on input and output
impedances [8+8]
4. (a) Draw the functional block diagram of 555 I C timer and briefly explain its
operation.
(b) Explain sequence timer operation. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the principle of dielectric heating.
(b) Explain the application of dielectric heating for:
i. Pre-heating of plastic preforms and
ii. Food processing. [8+8]
6. (a) Explain the working and construction of a CRT with neat sketch. Give the
detailed description of all parts in a CRT.
(b) What is a time base? State the need for time base in CRO. [8+8]
7. (a) Describe the construction and working principle of optical pyrometer with
neat sketch.
(b) How Thermistor is used in flow measurement? Explain with bridge circuit.
[8+8]
8. (a) Explain Piezo-electric effect in crystals.
(b) Explain the method of generating ultra sonic waves using Piezo- electric gen-
erator.
(c) Explain the application of ultrasonic waves in dispersing metals. [5+5+6]

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Code No: RR221802 Set No. 4
II B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
BASIC ELECTRONICS
(Metallurgy & Material Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is meant by Fermi-level in semiconductor? Where does the Fermi level
lie in an intrinsic semi-conductor? Explain with neat energy band diagrams.
(b) Explain V- I Characteristics of a junction diode with the help of the diode
equation. [8+8]

2. (a) Draw a simple transistor amplifier circuit and explain the working of it.
(b) Draw the equivalent diagram of SCR with two transistors and hence explain
the operation of SCR. [8+8]

3. (a) In RC coupled amplifier, the output voltage is 5V for a sinusoidal input of

5mV. Determine the voltage gain at mid band frequency and at half power
frequencies.
(b) Draw the circuit diagram of current shunt feedback amplifier. Derive an ex-
pression for gain of circuit with and without feedback.
(c) What is the disadvantage of phase shift oscillator? How is this overcome in
Wein Bridge Oscillator? [5+5+6]

4. (a) Classify timers according to the function and briefly explain them.
(b) Draw the circuit for A.C. resistance welding and explain. [8+8]

5. (a) Give the principle of Induction heating. What are the merits of Induction
heating.
(b) Explain the application of Induction heating for:
i. surface hardening of steel.
ii. Annealing of brass and iron. [8+8]

6. (a) Explain magnetic deflection system employed for deflecting the beam in C R
O. Derive the expression for magnetic deflection sensitivity.
(b) Explain the need of coating the screen with fluorescent materials and list
different fluorescent materials commonly used. [8+8]

7. (a) Explain the working principle of capacitive transducer to measure the pressure
with bridge circuit.
(b) Describe the construction and working principle of photoelectric transducer
to measure the pressure. [8+8]

8. (a) Explain Piezo-electric effect in crystals.

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(b) Explain the method of generating ultra sonic waves using Piezo- electric gen-
erator.
(c) Explain the application of ultrasonic waves in dispersing metals. [5+5+6]

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