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Code No: M0401/R05 Set No. 1

IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2009
ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
(Electronics & Communication Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
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1. (a) What are the possible errors in dual slope integrator and suggest methods to
minimize and to eliminate them?
(b) A dual slope integrating type A/D converter has an integrating capacitor of
0.1micro farads and resistance of 100 kilo ohms. If the reference voltage is 5V
and output of the integration is not to exceed 15V. What is the maximum time
taken in integrating the reference voltage? Derive the formula used. [8+8]
2. (a) With a neat diagram describe the principle of operation of Video pattern
generator.
(b) With a block diagram explain the working of an AF oscillator. [8+8]
3. (a) Draw the circuit diagram and explain the working of a super heterodyne type
wave analyzer.
(b) Explain one application of distortion factor meter. [8+8]
4. (a) Draw the neat sketch of triggered sweep circuit and explain it. Draw the
trigger pulse and sweep waveforms.
(b) Draw the block diagram of a horizontal deflection amplifier and explain its
working. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the operation of 10 to 1 probe.

(b) A given oscilloscope has an input resistance of 10 M ohm shunted by 20 pf.
Design a 10 to 1 probe. [8+8]
6. Define Quality factor? Derive the expression of Quality factor in Hay’s bridge which
is used for the measurement of unknown inductance? [16]
7. (a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of LVDT? List out different ap-
plications of LVDT?
(b) List out various applications of capacitive and inductive transducer? [8+8]
8. (a) Write about calibration of pressure measuring instrument?

(b) What is piezo electric effect? How pressure is measured by using piezoelectric
pressure transducer? [8+8]
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1. (a) Explain with a neat block diagram of a dual slope digital voltmeter.
(b) A dual slope integrating type of A/D converter has an integrating capacitor
of 0.1 microfarad and a resistance of 100k.ohms connected. If the reference
voltage is 2V, and the output of an integrator is not to exceed 10V, what is
the maximum time reference voltage. [6+10]
2. (a) Draw the block diagram of a function generator and explain its operation.
(b) With a neat diagram discuss the operation of a pulse generator. [8+8]
3. (a) Write short notes on

i. Logic probe
ii. Logic clip.
(b) Explain a logic analyzer and its uses in locating faults in computer buses.
[8+8]
4. (a) What are the advantages of dual beam for multiple trace oscilloscopes?
(b) How is the vertical axis of an oscilloscope deflected? How does this differ from
horizontal axis? [8+8]
5. (a) Distinguish between dual trace and dual beam oscilloscopes.

(b) With a block diagram, explain the operation of 3-bit flash converter. [8+8]
6. (a) Why high Q cannot be measured using Maxwell’s bridge? Which meter is
used for high Q? Justify your answer.
(b) Which bridge is used for the measurement of capacitance? Derive the related
expressions. [8+8]
7. (a) Explain the working principle of a resistance temperature detector.

(b) Derive the expression for Gauge factor for a strain gauge? [8+8]
8. Briefly explain the logarithm compression? And list out various advantages of
DAS? [16]
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1. (a) What is meant by precision rectifier? Explain its working principle and its
suitability in measurement applications.
(b) How minimum voltage ranges are limited in low cost (AVO) voltmeter in a.c.
range? What circuit arrangement is used to convert a.c. to d.c. in such
voltmeters? [8+8]
2. (a) Distinguish the principle of operation of function generator and signal gener-
ator.
(b) Explain how a triangular wave form is generated in function generator instru-
ment. [8+8]
3. (a) Draw and discuss the spectral displays of various modulations using Spectrum
analyzer.
(b) Explain one application of distortion factor meter. [8+8]
4. (a) A CRT has an anode voltage of 2000V and parallel deflecting plates of 2cm
long and 5mm apart. The screen is 30cm from the centre of the plates. Find
the input voltage required to deflect the beam through 3cm. The input voltage
is applied to the deflecting plates through amplifiers having an overall gain of
100.
(b) Discuss the timing relations and CRT displays of four common sweep modes.
[10+6]
5. With the help of a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of an universal timer
counter and explain its different applications. [16]
6. (a) The quality factor Q of a coil is ≥ 10. Suggest a bridge to measure the value
of inductor and its series resistance. Express these values in terms of Q.
(b) Point out the sources of errors in Q meter. [10+6]
7. (a) State the main advantages and disadvantages of semiconductor strain gauges
compared to a metallic wire strain gauge.
(b) Describe the principle of the operation of Capacitive transducer type pressure
transducer. [8+8]
8. (a) Explain how an electrical transducer can be used to find the unknown pressure
of a liquid?
(b) Briefly explain the principle and operation of piezoelectric accelerometer?[8+8]
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1. (a) What are the advantages of using a thermocouple instrument. Explain one
such instrument with the help of neat diagram.
(b) Define Crest factor with respect to true RMS voltmeter. What are typical
RMS voltmeter specifications? [8+8]
2. (a) With the help of a block diagram explain the principle of operation of a func-
tion generator.
(b) With a neat diagram explain the working of an RF signal generator. [8+8]
3. (a) Distinguish between spectrum analyzer and harmonic distortion analyzer.

(b) Explain the operation of a wave analyzer with a neat diagram. [8+8]
4. Explain the function of each of the following CRO controls.
(a) Focus
(b) Z-Axis Modulation
(c) Astigmatism.
(d) Trigger and Calibrator. [4+4+4+4]
5. (a) Explain the operation of 10 to 1 probe.

(b) A given oscilloscope has an input resistance of 10 M ohm shunted by 20 pf.
Design a 10 to 1 probe. [8+8]
6. (a) With a neat sketch, explain the operation of a strip chart recorder.
(b) Explain the principle and working of Q meter? [8+8]
7. (a) Explain Seebeck effect and Peltier effect.

(b) Describe the operation of a piezo-electric transducer with a neat diagram.
[8+8]
8. (a) With neat sketches explain the operation of Reluctance pressure transducers?
(b) What are the advantage and disadvantages of thermal conductivity gauges?
[8+8]
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5. (a) Explain the operation of 10 to 1 probe.

8. (a) Write about calibration of pressure measuring instrument?

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3. (a) Write short notes on

5. (a) Distinguish between dual trace and dual beam oscilloscopes.

7. (a) Explain the working principle of a resistance temperature detector.

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3. (a) Distinguish between spectrum analyzer and harmonic distortion analyzer.

4. Explain the function of each of the following CRO controls.

5. (a) Explain the operation of 10 to 1 probe.

7. (a) Explain Seebeck effect and Peltier effect.

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