Subcode EC6404

Subject Linear integrated circuits

Name
Sem 4
Degree B.E
Branch ECE
Staff Dr.R.Vijayarajan, S.Devipriya, K.Suja, D.Pradishta
Name
Date of 11.03.17
Updation
Part Unit Group Q. Question
No
A 3 1 1 What is the basic principle of VCO?
A 3 1 2 What is a four quadrant multiplier?
A 3 1 3 Define Capture range, Lock in range, Pull in time.
A 3 1 4 How do you convert a basic multiplier to a squaring and square root
circuit
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A 3 2 1 Mention two applications of Analog multiplier.
A 3 2 2 How voltage output of a PLL can be used as frequency
discriminator?
A 3 2 3 What is meant by frequency synthesizing and its need?
A 3 2 4 Explain the basic principle of PLL
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A 3 3 1 List the applications of the PLL.
A 3 3 2 Explain the use of LPF in PLL.
A 3 3 3 Define voltage to frequency conversion factor.
A 3 3 4 What is a phase detector? What are its types?
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A 3 4 1 Draw the transfer characteristics of PLL.
A 3 4 2 Draw the block diagram of AM demodulation.
A 3 4 3 List the advantages of a variable transconductance technique.
A 3 4 4 List any 4 applications of VCO
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A 3 5 1 A PLL frequency multiplier has an input frequency of “f” and a
decade counter is included in the loop. What will be the frequency
of the PLL output.
A 3 5 2 What are the applications of PLL as voltage output and as frequency
output?
A 3 5 3 What is the function of a phase detector in a PLL?
A 3 5 4 Explain the features of 566 VCO.
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B 3 1 1 (i) What do you mean by variable Transconductance Analog
multiplier? (3)
(ii) State the advantages of variable Transconductance technique for
analog multiplication. (5)
(iii) Draw the circuit and explain the working of one quadrant
variable transconductance analog Multiplier.
B 3 1 2 Explain the working of Analog multiplier using emitter coupled
transistor pair. Discuss the applications of analog multiplier IC.
B 3 1 3 Explain with diagram how PLL can be used as (i)FM detector
(ii)Frequency synthesizer(Explain principle, characteristics and
working)
B 3 1 4 Derive an expression for the frequency of the output waveform
generated of VCO. Also define the Voltage to frequency conversion
 factor and obtain its equation
B 3 1 5 i) Explain how IC 565 PLL can be used as a FSK demodulator.(7)
ii) Draw the circuit of a PLL used as AM detector and explain its
operation. (6)
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B 3 2 1 What are important building block of phase locked loop (PLL) and
explain its working?
B 3 2 2 With suitable block diagram, explain the operation of 566 voltage
controlled oscillator.
B 3 2 3 (i)List and define the various performance parameters of a multiplier
IC. (7)
(ii)Explain the application of PLL for FM generation.(6)
B 3 2 4 Define capture range and lock range. Explain the process of
capturing the lock and also derive for capture range and lock range.
B 3 2 5 (i) Explain, with necessary equations, the basic circuits of
‘Linearized transconductance multiplier’ and ‘Differential V-I
convertor’. Hence explain the ‘Four quadrant variable
transconductance multiplier’ circuit.(8)
(ii) Explain the working of Gilbert multiplier cell (5)
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A 4 1 1 Differentiate between Astable and monostable multivibrators.
A 4 1 2 How do you use timer IC for frequency division operation?
A 4 1 3 Differentiate between linear and switching regulator
A 4 1 4 How can a three terminal voltage regulator IC circuit be modified to
provide variable voltage output?
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A 4 2 1 List and explain the characteristics of a three terminal voltage
regulator IC.
A 4 2 2 Explain the current limiting features of 723 regulator.
A 4 2 3 How are optocouplers superior to electrical coupling?
A 4 2 4 State the application of 555 timer IC.
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A 4 3 1 Give the formula for period of oscillations in an op-amp astable
circuit.
A 4 3 2 What is power amplifier?
A 4 3 3 What are the limitations of IC723 general-purpose regulator.
A 4 3 4 Draw the functional block diagram of 723 Regulator.
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A 4 4 1 Define duty cycle of a periodic pulse wave form.
A 4 4 2 What is an opto coupler?
A 4 4 3 What are the different protection circuits inside the monolithic IC
regulators?
A 4 4 4 Define line and load regulation of a regulator.
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A 4 5 1 State the two conditions for oscillation.
A 4 5 2 What is an isolation amplifier? Mention its applications.
A 4 5 3 Mention two applications of Frequency to voltage converter
A 4 5 4 What is the purpose of connecting a capacitor at the input and output
side of an IC voltage regulator.
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B 4 1 1 Draw and explain a triangular wave generator and derive the
equation for its period of operation.
B 4 1 2 Describe the working of IC723 voltage regulator and explain the
importance of current limiting techniques.
B 4 1 3 Explain the working of astable multi vibrator using IC555 timer
with a neat diagram and derive the expression for its frequency of
 oscillation. Draw its input and output wave forms.
B 4 1 4 Describe op-amp based Monostable multivibrator with necessary
diagrams and derive for ON time and recovery time.
B 4 1 5 Draw the schematic of linear IC saw tooth waveform generator and
explain its operation.
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B 4 2 1 State the advantages of IC voltage regulator. Explain the features
and internal structure of general purpose Linear IC 723 Regulator.
B 4 2 2 Describe monostable multivibrator with necessary diagrams using
IC 555 and derive for the expression for frequency of oscillation
with relevant to the waveforms
B 4 2 3 Briefly describe about monolithic switching regulators
B 4 2 4 Describe astable multivibrator with necessary diagrams using op-
amp and derive for the equation for period of oscillation and also
draw its waveform.
B 4 2 5 With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of linear voltage
regulator using operational amplifier.
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C 3 1 (i) Design a phase shift oscillator to oscillate at 100Hz.
(ii) A 555 timer is configured in Astable mode with RA = 2kΩ,
RB = 6kΩ and C = 0.1µF. Determine the frequency of oscillation.
C 3 2 (i) With a neat circuit diagram, explain the working of radio
frequency oscillator using operational amplifier. Derive the
expression for its frequency of oscillation.
(ii) Design a regulator using IC 723 to meet the following
specifications: V0=5V; I0=100mA; Vin=15±20 %; Isc=150mA;
Vsense=0.7V.
C 3 3 (i) Design a non-sinusoidal oscillator using op-amp to generate its
output at 1kHz. Use the Capacitor of 0.01µF.
(ii) Design a circuit to generate a trigger with the pulse width of
10ms using op-amp. Use the Capacitor of 0.1µF.
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Note :
 Name of the file should be same as subject code [for example ME6401.doc]
 Last date to submit the question bank at exam office for
 II Yr UG – 11.03.2017 (Unit 3 & 4)
 PART – C – Not Applicable for Mathematics Paper. For case study &
comprehensive type of questions, there will be no choice.

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