March 2008 Paper 1
March 2008 Paper 1
March 2008 Paper 1
Ques 1 (A): Select correct alternative and rewrite the following sub question – (4 Marks)
a) An inductor filter cannot be used with _____ rectifier.
(i) Half wave (ii) Full wave (iii) Bridge (iv) None of the above
c) As the height of satellite orbit goes lower, the speed of satellite ________.
(i) Increases (ii) Decreases (iii) Remains the same (iv) None
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b) When 20V DC is applied to the vertical deflection plates of CRO, the spot moves 4cms away
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a) Explain the following terms used for a voltage regulator: line regulation, load regulation and
ripple rejection.
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b) In a bridge rectifier circuit, turns ratio of transformer used is 15:1. The primary is connected to
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and PIV rating of the diodes. a
230V, 50 Hz mains supply. Assuming that ideal diodes are used, find DC voltage across the load
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c) A zener voltage regulator is to be designed for output voltage of 10V. If the input voltage to the
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regulator is 24V, find the value of current limiting resistor. Given: Pz = 500mW.
Ques 2 (B): Attempt any ONE of the following – (4 Marks)
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a) Explain working of regenerative comparator i.e. Schmitt trigger using opamp.
b) Explain the drawbacks of RC and DC coupled amplifier.
Ques 3 (A): Attempt any TWO of the following – (6 Marks)
a) Explain working of current to voltage converter circuit used in DMM.
b) Draw block diagram of regulated power supply. Explain working of each block in brief.
c) Explain necessity of dual power supply for op. amp.
Ques 3 (B): Attempt any ONE of the following – (4 Marks)
a) Explain use of IC 555 as FSK generator.
b) For timer IC 555 connected in astable mode calculate: charging time, discharging time, output
frequency, duty cycle. (Given: = 5kΩ, = 2kΩ, C = 20µF).
Ques 4 (A): Attempt any TWO of the following – (6 Marks)
a) Explain working of integrator using opamp. Derive expression for its output voltage.
b) Draw circuit diagram of inverting adder using op-amp. Derive expression for its output voltage.
c) Explain how an opamp can be used as a buffer.
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b) Explain principle and working of a loudspeaker.
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c) Explain principle and working of opto-coupler.
Ques 5 (B): Attempt any ONE of the following –
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a) Explain fiber-optic communication system with the help of block diagram.
(4 Marks)
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