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UNIVERSITY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow
B. Tech. Semester Examination, May-2019
[Analog and Digital Electronics]
[EEC-409]
Time Allowed: 3 Hrs Max. Marks: 100

Note: Attempt any five questions in all. First Question is compulsory. Assume suitable data, if missing. Use data -
books/charts etc., wherever required.

Question 1: Attempt any four parts. [4 x 5=20]

a) Differentiate dominant and degenerative Mode in waveguide.

b) Calculate the lowest resonant frequency of a rectangular resonator of dimension a=2 cm,
b=1 cm, d= 3
c) What parameters determine the performance of directional coupler?
d) What do you meant by slotted line?
e) Define the purpose of slow wave structures used in TWT amplifiers.
f) Write any two properties of E-plane tee microwave device.
g) Explain V-I characteristics of tunnel diode.

Question 2: [2x10=20]

a) With the help of functional diagram, explain the working principle of two cavity Klystron
amplifier. Calculate optimum length of drift space, maximum efficiency, and voltage gain.

b) What is directional coupler? What are the different types of directional coupler? Explain the
working principle of 2-hole directional coupler. Also determine its S-matrix

Question 3: [2x 10=20]

a) Explain Gunn Effect with respect to two valley model. Also write its applications.
b) Explain the construction, working and application of microwave isolators.

Question 4: [2 x 10=20]
a) Draw the schematic diagram of IMPATT diode. Explain its principle of operation. Derive an
expression for operating frequency and efficiency of IMPATT diode.

b) What are avalanche transit time devices? Explain the operation, construction and application
of the TRAPTT.

Question 5: [2 x 10=20]

a) Explain the operation of a Faraday rotation isolator with the help of neat sketch. List the
applications of Ferrite isolator
b) Explain the Phase Shifters.
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Question 6: [2 x 10=20]

a) What is meant by insertion loss and attenuation? Discuss any one method for measurement of
attenuation using microwave test bench.

b) Discuss the salient features of microwave measurements. Describe a voltage standing wave
ratio (VSWR) meter.

Question 7: [2 x 10=20]

a) A 90 W power source is connected to the input of a directional coupler with C = 20 dB, D=35
dB and an insertion loss of 0.5 dB. Find the output powers at the through, coupled and
isolated ports. Assume all ports to be matched.
b) Write short note on microstrip transmission line.

Question 8: [2 x 10=20]

a) Show that a rectangular cavity may be viewed as a rectangular waveguide shorted at both
ends. Also find the resonance condition.

b) A rectangular cavity resonator has dimension a: 7.5 cm, b: 4 cm and d: 16 cm, calculate-the
resonant frequency of dominant mode, cut off wave number and phase constant.

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