R.M.K.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

R.S.M.NAGAR, PUDUVOYAL-601 206

COURSE DELIVERY PLAN

Academic Year : 2017-2018

Year/Sem/ Sec : II/III/A
Course Code : EE6303
Course Name : LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Regulation : 2013
Course Category Code : Core L:3 T:0 P:0
Course Credit :3
Course Faculty : G.PARVATHY
Course Co-ordinator : G.PARVATHY

Course Time Table

Days
I II III IV V VI VII VIII
Period
Tuesday
Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Tentative dates for Assessment Tests and Model Exam.

Unit Test I : 24.07.2017 to 29.07.2017

Internal Assessment Test I : 03.08.2017 to09.08.2017

Unit Test II : 28.08.2017 to 01.09.2017

Internal Assessment Test II : 07.09.2017 to 13.09.2017

Model Examination : 03.10.2017 to 12.10.2017

PRE-REQUISITE CHART

EE 6303
LINEAR INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS

EE 6201
Semester II
CIRCUIT THEORY

MODE OF DELIVERY: ASSESSMENT COMPONENTS:

MD 1. Oral presentation AC 1. Unit Test

MD 2. OHP/PowerPoint Presentation AC 2. Assignment

MD 3. Tutorial AC 3. Course Seminar

MD 4. Hands on/Demonstration AC 4. Course Quiz

MD 5. Seminar/Guest lecture AC 5. Case Study

MD 6. Videos AC 6. Record Work

MD 7. Field visit AC 7. Lab / Mini Project

AC 8. Lab Model Exam

AC 9. Project Review

Note: Faculty may retain/add/delete the modes of delivery and assessment component
based on their subject
COURSE OUTCOMES:
After successful completion of the course, the students should be able to

Course Outcomes Highest Cognitive Level

C206.1 Understand the fabrication of IC K2
C206.2 Illustrate the various linear and non-linear applications of op-amp K2
C206.3 Demonstrate the functions and applications of multiplier ICs and PLL.
K3
C206.4 Construct ADC and DAC for given specifications. K3
C206.5 Design sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal oscillators. K3
C206.6 Compare the working of special function ICs. K2

Program Specific
Course Program Outcomes
Level Outcomes
Out K3,K5,
of CO K3 K4 K5 K5 A3 A2 A3 A3 A3 A3 A2
Comes K6 PSO-1 PSO-2 PSO-3
PO-1 PO-2 PO-3 PO-4 PO-5 PO-6 PO-7 PO-8 PO-9 PO-10 PO-11 PO-12
C206.1 K2 2 1 - - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 -
C206.2 K2 3 1 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 -
C206.3 K3 3 2 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 -
C206.4 K3 3 2 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - 2 -
C206.5 K3 3 2 2 - - - - - - 1 - - - 1 -
C206.6 K2 3 3 3 - - - - - - 1 - 2 - 1 -
MAPPING OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
1. Enter correlation levels as defined below:
1. Slight (Low) 2. Moderate (Medium) 3. Substantial (High) If there is no correlation, put -.
 ASSESSMENT WEIGHTAGE COMPONENTS:

TARGET % OF STUDENTS
Assessment components
LEVEL % Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Test 1 (AT 1) 50 50 60 70
Test 2 (AT 2) 50 50 60 70
Test 3 (Model Exam) 50 50 60 70
Assignment 1 70 60 70 80
Assignment 2 70 60 70 80
Unit Test 1 50 50 60 70
Unit Test 2 50 50 60 70
Revision Test 50 50 60 70
University Exam (Grade) C 50 60 70

Note: Based on subject University Grade may be fixed either C or D.

CO EVALUATION WEIGHTAGE

CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6

Evaluation Process
( Individual Cos in Percentage )
Internal Assessment Test-I 40% 50% - - - -
Unit Test-I 20% - - - - -
Assignment I 20% 30% - - - -
Internal Assessment Test-II - - 40% 50% 50% -
Unit Test-II - - 20% - - -
Assignment II - - 20% 30% 30% 30%
Revision - - - - - 50%
Model 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Note: CO Evaluation Weightage may be retained based on the subject to ease the co attainment
calculation
 SYLLABUS

EE6303 LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND APPLICATIONS

LTPC 3003
OBJECTIVES:

To study the IC fabrication procedure.

To study characteristics; realize circuits; design for signal analysis using Op-amp ICs
. To study the applications of Op-amp
. To study internal functional blocks and the applications of special ICs like Timers, PLL
circuits, regulator Circuits, ADCs

UNIT I IC FABRICATION 9

IC classification, fundamental of monolithic IC technology, epitaxial growth, masking and etching, diffusion
of impurities. Realisation of monolithic ICs and packaging. Fabrication of diodes, capacitance, resistance and
FETs.

UNIT II CHARACTERISTICS OF OPAMP 9

Ideal OP-AMP characteristics, DC characteristics, AC characteristics,, differential amplifier; frequency

response of OP-AMP; Basic applications of op-amp Inverting and Non-inverting Amplifiers-V/I & I/V
converters ,summer, differentiator and integrator.

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF OPAMP 9

Instrumentation amplifier, Log and Antilog Amplifiers, first and second order active filters, , comparators,
multivibrators, waveform generators, clippers, clampers, peak detector, S/H circuit, D/A converter (R- 2R
ladder and weighted resistor types), A/D converters using opamps.

UNIT IV SPECIAL ICs 9

Functional block, characteristics & application circuits with 555 Timer Ic-566 voltage controlled oscillator
Ic; 565-phase lock loop Ic ,Analog multiplier ICs.

UNIT V APPLICATION ICs 9

IC voltage regulators LM78XX,79XX Fixed voltage regulators - LM317, 723 Variable voltage regulators,
switching regulator- SMPS- LM 380 power amplifier- ICL 8038 function generator IC.

TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES:

Upon Completion of the course, the students will be able to:

Design linear and non linear applications of op amps.
Design applications using analog multiplier and PLL.
Design ADC and DAC using op amps.
Generate waveforms using op amp circuits.
Analyze special function ICs.

TEXT BOOKS:

T1. David A.Bell, Op-amp & Linear ICs, Oxford, 2013.

T 2. D.Roy Choudhary, Sheil B.Jani, Linear Integrated Circuits, II edition, New Age, 2003.

T3. Ramakant A.Gayakward, Op-amps and Linear Integrated Circuits, IV edition, Pearson
Education, 2003 / PHI. 2000.

REFERENCES:

R1. Fiore,Opamps & Linear Integrated Circuits Concepts & Applications,Cengage,2010.

R 2. Floyd ,Buchla,Fundamentals of Analog Circuits, Pearson, 2013.

R 3. Jacob Millman, Christos C.Halkias, Integrated Electronics - Analog and Digital circuits
system,Tata McGraw Hill, 2003.

R4. Robert F.Coughlin, Fredrick F. Driscoll, Op-amp and Linear ICs, PHI Learning, 6th
edition,2012

Online Resources

O1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK-geBYygXo

O2.http://www.falstad.com/circuit/e-index.html

O3.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vEL_U9rZbg&list=PLE0970E815E238613

O4.http://www.absorblearning.com/advancedphysics/sco.html

O5.http://www.allaboutcircuits.com/vol_3/chpt_8/9.html
 COURSE DELIVERY PLAN

UNIT I IC FABRICATION
Proposed Topic Actual Pertaining Highest
S. Lecture Lecture CO(s) Cognitive Mode of Delivery LU Outcomes
Rem
No Level Delivery Resources Students can able to
Period Period

1 28:06:17 IC Classification K2 MD1 T1 Explain the classification of IC

Fundamental of Monolithic IC Discuss Fundamental of

2 29:06:17 K2 MD1 T1 monolithic IC technology
Technology
3 30:06:17 Epitaxial growth K2 MD1 T1 Explain the Epitaxial growth

4 30:06:17 Masking and Etching, K2 MD1 T1 Explain the Masking and

etching,

5 01:07:17 Diffusion of Impurities K2 MD1 T1 Explain the Diffusion of

impurities
01:07:17 CO1 Discuss the Realisation of
6 Realisation of Monolithic ICs K2 MD1 T1 monolithic ICs
03:07:17
7 03:07:17 Packaging K2 MD2 T1 Illustrate the IC Packaging

8 06:07:17 Fabrication of Diodes K2 MD1 T1 Discuss the Fabrication of diodes

08:07:17 Discuss the Fabrication of

9 Capacitance, Resistance K2 MD1 T1 Capacitance, Resistance

10 08:07:17 FETs. K2 MD6 O1 Discuss the Fabrication of FETs.

Signature of Staff In-charge Signature of HOD

 UNIT II CHARACTERISTICS OF OPAMP
Proposed Topic Actual Pertaining Highest
S. Lecture Lecture CO(s) Cognitive Mode of Delivery LU Outcomes
Remar
No Level Delivery Resources Students can able to
Period Period
CO2 Understand the ideal op-amp
K2 characteristics
1 12:07:17 MD1 T1
Ideal OP-AMP characteristics
13:07:17 Discuss the dc characteristics
2 DC characteristics K2 MD1 T1
19:07:17 Discuss the ac characteristics
3 AC characteristics K3 MD1 T1

20:07:17 Explain Differential amplifier;

4 Differential amplifier; K2 MD1 T1

22:07:17
Frequency response of OP- Analyze the Frequency response
5 K3 MD1 T1 of OP-AMP
AMP
22:07:17
6 Basic applications of op-amp K2 MD1 T1 Explain the Basic applications
of op-amp
22:07:17 Inverting and Non-inverting
7 K2 MD1 T1 Design the Inverting and Non-
Amplifiers Inverting Amplifiers

8 24:07:17 V/I & I/V converters K3 MD1 T1 Design V/I & I/V converters
 24:07:17 Design summer for given spec
9 Summer K3 MD1 T3
26:07:17 Design differentiator for given
10 Differentiator K3 MD1 T3 spec

26:07:17 Design Integrator for given spec

11 Integrator K3 MD1 T3,O2

Signature of Staff In-charge Signature of HOD Signature of Principal

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF OPAMP

Proposed Topic Actual Pertaining Highest
S. Lecture Lecture CO(s) Cognitive Mode of Delivery LU Outcomes
Level Rema
No Delivery Resources Students can able to
Period Period
CO3 Discuss the Instrumentation
1 27:07:17 Instrumentation amplifier K2 MD1&2 T2 amplifier

2 29:07:17 Log and Antilog Amplifiers K2 MD1 T3

Explain the Log and Antilog
Amplifiers

29:07:17 First and second order active Design the First and second order
3 K2 MD1 T2 active filters
filters
02:08:17
4 Comparators K3 MD1 T2 Design Comparators

07:08:17
5 Multivibrators K3 MD1&2 T2 State the types of Multivibrators

6 09:08:17 Waveform generators K3 MD1&2 T2

Discuss the waveform generators
7 10:08:17 Clippers, clampers K2 MD1 T2
Predict the output of Clippers,
clampers

8 10:08:17 Peak detector, S/H circuit K2 MD1 T2 Discuss Peak detector, S/H circuit

12:08:17 Identify different D/A converter

9 D/A converter K2 MD1 T2
12:08:17 Use different types of A/D
A/D converters using opamps.
10 K2 MD1 T1,O3 converters

Signature of Staff In-charge Signature of HOD

UNIT IV SPECIAL ICs

Proposed Topic Actual Pertaini Highest

S. Lecture Lecture ng CO(s) Cognitive Mode of Delivery LU Outcomes
Remarks
No Level Delivery Resources Students can able to
Period Period
16:08:17
1 17:08:17 Functional Block of 555 K2 MD1 T1 Explain the Functional block

CO4
2 19:08:17 Characteristics of 555 Timer IC K3 MD1 T2
Analyze the Characteristics of 555
Timer IC
 23:08:17 Application Circuits with 555 List the application circuits with 555
3 24:08:17 K3 MD1 T2 timer IC
Timer IC
566 Voltage Controlled Explain the 566 voltage controlled
4 26:08:17 K2 MD1 T2 oscillator IC.
Oscillator IC
565-Phase Lock Loop IC. Explain the 565-phase lock loop IC.
5 28:08:17 K2 MD1 T2
Explain thE analog multiplier IC .
6 30:08:17 Analog Multiplier ICs. K3 MD1 T1,O4

Signature of Staff In-charge Signature of HOD

UNIT V APPLICATION ICs

Proposed Topic Actual Pertaining Highest

S. Lecture Lecture CO(s) Cognitive Mode of Delivery LU Outcomes
Rema
No Level Delivery Resources Students can able to
Period Period
1 31:08:17 IC voltage regulators LM78XX CO5 & K3 MD1 T1 Design IC voltage regulators
LM78XX
CO6
 06:09:17 Construct 79XX Fixed voltage
2 79XX Fixed voltage regulators K4 MD1 T1 regulators

3 13:09:17 LM317 K3 MD1 T1 Construct LM317

14:09:17 LM 723 Variable Voltage Design the 723 Variable voltage

4 K3 MD1 T1 regulators
Regulators

5 Switching regulator K4 MD1 T1 Discuss about switching regulator

16:09:17
6 18:09:17 SMPS K4 MD1&2 T1 Explain the SMPS

20:09:17 Explain the LM380 power

7 LM 380 Power Amplifier K4 MD1&2 T1&T2 amplifier
Discuss the ICL 8038 function
generator IC
8 21:09:17 ICL 8038 function generator IC K3 MD1&2 T2,O5

Signature of Staff In-charge Signature of HOD

 EC 6404 -LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
POSSIBLE ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS

UNIT-I: BASICS OF OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS

PART A

S.no: Questions Bloo COs

ms
Level
1. What are the major categories of Integrated circuits? K2

2. What are the different methods available for fabricating Integrated resistors. K2

3. What are the steps involved in Silicon wafer preparation ? K2

4. What is meant by diffusion? K2

5. What is meant by ion implantation? K2

6. Discuss the various ways for fabricating PNP Transistors. K2

7. Define sheet resistance Rs. K2

CO1
8. Write the basic chemical reaction in the epitaxial growth process of pure silicon K2

9. How surface layer of SiO2 is formed? K2

10. What is lithography? K2

11. What are the advantages of integrated circuits over discrete circuits? K2

12. What is the difference between diffusion and ion implantation? K2

13. What is metallization? K2

14. What is the purpose of oxidation process in IC Fabrication? K2

15. List the three different IC packaging. K2

16. Why inductors are difficult to fabricate in ICs. K2

17. What is meant by dielectric isolation in I.C Fabrication? Mention its application K2
and Limitations
 18. What is the need for buried layer in fabrication of monolithic integrated transistor? K2

19. Define the term epitaxial growth. K2

20. Compare the performance of n-p-n and p-n-p transistors with respect to IC K2
fabrication
21. What is meant by substantial diffusion? K2

PART B

Questions Blooms
Level
1. Explain the basic Process used in silicon planar technology with neat diagram. K2
2. With respect to BJT based circuit given below, explain the various steps to K2
implement the circuit into a monolithic IC.
3. Describe the epitaxial growth Process.Explain the different types of IC K2
packages.
4.Explain the various steps involved in the fabrication of a typical circuit K2
Give various ways for making integrated resistors. K2
Explain fabrication of n- channel JFET with neat diagram.
5. Briefly explain the various process involved in fabrication monolithic IC K2 CO1
which integrates diode, capacitance and FET.
Explain the various methods used for fabricating IC resistors and compare their K2

performance
Write a note on CMOS technology K2
Write short notes on classification of IC. K2
Explain the functions of all the basic building blocks of an Op-Amp. K2
Explain about MOSFET fabrication K2
Explain about the following Diffusion, Photolithography masking Photo etching. K2
With neat sketches explain the fabrication of diodes capacitors K2

UNIT II CHARACTERISTICS OF OPAMP

PART A
Questions Blooms COS
 Level
1. Mention some of the linear non-linear applications of op amps K2
2. What are the areas of application of non-linear op- amp circuits? K2
3. What is voltage follower? K2
4. What is the need for an instrumentation amplifier? K2
5. List the features of instrumentation amplifier. K2
6. What are the applications of V-I converter? K2
7. What do you mean by a precision diode? K2
8. How does precision rectifier differ from conventional rectifier? K2
9. Write down the applications of precision diode. K2
10. Define Logarithmic and antilogarithmic amplifier. K2
11. Differentiate Schmitt trigger and comparator K2
12. List the applications of Log amplifiers. K2
13. What are the limitations of the basic differentiator circuit? K2
CO 2
14. Write down the condition for good differentiation. K2
15. What is a comparator? What are the applications of comparator? K2
16. What are the characteristics of a comparator? K2
17. What are the demerits of passive filters? What are the advantages of active filters? K2
18. Give the schematic of op-amp based current to voltage converter. K2
19. Why active guard drive is necessary for an instrumentation amplifier? K2
20. What is a Schmitt trigger? Why is it called as regenerative comparator? K2
21. What is hysteresis? What parameter determines the hysteresis? K2
22. State the conditions for oscillations K2
23. What is clipper? Mention its types. K2
24. What is clamper? Mention its types. K2
25. Determine the output voltage for the configuration shown in fig. K3

26. Assume that an OP-amp has Ib+=400nA. Ib-=300nA. Find the average bias current
Ib and offset current Ios. K3
27. Determine Vo for the circuit shown in figure. For V1 = 1v, V2 = 3v

K3 CO 2
 28. Two voltages +v1 and +v2 are available. Using two operational amplifiers draw a
K3
circuit to compute 5V1-3V2

PART B
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. Explain the following applications of op-amp
a. Peak detector
b. V/I converter(Floating load & Grounded load) K2
c. Multiplier
d. Scale changer
e. Inverter CO 2
2. Design a second order active high pass filter for a cutoff frequency of 5KHZ K3
3. With neat diagram, explain logarithmic amplifier and antilogarithmic amplifier. K2
4. With a neat diagram, explain the operation of Schmitt trigger. K2
5. Draw the circuit of differentiator and write the expression for the output voltage Vo and K2
also explain practical Differentiator
6. Draw and explain an ideal active op-amp Differentiator circuit. (a)Draw and explain an
ideal active op-amp integrator circuit
(b)Draw the I/O waveforms for integrator
(i) Step i/p signal
(ii) Square wave input signal K3
(iii) Sine wave input signal
(c) Derive the expression for change in output voltage.
(d) List the applications of practical integrator.
(e) Design a practical integrator circuit with a dc gain of 10, to integrate
a square wave of 10 KHz.
7. Draw the circuit diagram and explain the working of an instrumentation amplifier. Mention K2
the specific advantages of three op-amp instrumentation amplifier circuit.
8. Draw the circuit diagram and explain the working of an Adder-Subtractor(or)Draw a circuit K3
to find V0= (V1+V2)-(V3+V4)
9. Explain the operation of clipper and clamper circuit using op-amp. K2
10. Explain Precision Half wave and Full wave Rectifier using op-amp. K2
11. Draw the circuit of a first order and second order butter worth active low pass filter and K2
derive its transfer functions.
12. Design a square wave oscillator for f0 = 1 KHz using 741 op-amp and a DC supply voltage K3
of +/-12V.
13. Design an Op-amp Schmitt trigger with VUT= 2V, VLT= -4V & the output swings b/w K3
+10V. If the i/p is 5 sin wt , plot i/p & o/p waveforms.
14. Explain and design a practical integrator circuit with a dc gain 10,to integrate a
K3
square wave of 10 KHz. CO 2
15. Design and explain an op-amp differentiator that will differentiate an input signal K3
with maximum frequency fmax= 100 Hz.
16. Design and explain first order active high pass filter with fL = 1kHz and pass band
K3
gain of 5.
17. Design an op-amp circuit to give an output voltage V0 =3V1-2V2+5V3, where V1, V2
K3
and V3 are inputs.
18. i) With neat circuit diagrams and mathematical expression explain the operation of
the following op-amp application.
(i) Scale Changer & sign changer
(ii) Voltage follower
ii) Find Vo of the circuit shown in figure
K3

18. i) Draw an adder-subtractor type of circuit with Op-amp to obtain the relation
V0=(V1+V2)-(V3+V4)
ii) Determine the expression for the circuit shown in figure

K3

CO 2

19. Why integrators are preferred in analog computers? Consider a lossy integrator
circuit for the components valuesR1=1K,RF=100K,CF=10nF.Determine the
K3
lower frequency limit of integration and study for the response for Inputs (i) sine
wave (ii) step input (iii) Square input

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF OPAMP

PART A
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. List out the various methods available for performing for analog multiplier. K2
2. What is analog Multiplier? Mention the applications. K2
3. State the advantages of variable transconductance technique for analog multiplication K2
4. What is 2-Quadrant Multiplier? K2
5. State the advantages of emitter coupled transistor pair. K2
6. Mention some areas where PLL is widely used. K2
7. What are the three stages through which PLL operates? K2
8. Define lock-in range of a PLL K2
9. Define capture range of PLL. K2
10. Define Pull-in time. K2 CO 3
11. Define free running mode. K2
12. What is a voltage controlled oscillator? K2
13. Define Voltage to Frequency conversion factor. K2
14. What is the purpose of having a low pass filter in PLL? K2
15. Mention some typical applications of PLL. K2
16. On what parameters does the free running frequency of VCO depend on? K2
17. What is Frequency synthesizing? K2
18. What are the advantages of variable transconductance technique? K2
19. VCO is also called as V-F converter. Why? K2
20. Calculate the change in lock and capture range if supply voltages are changed as follows K3
V=12v and V=-12v
21. A PLL has the free running frequency of 500kHz and bandwidth of the low pass filter is K3
10kHz. Will the loop acquire lock for an input signal of 600kHz? Justify your answer

PART B
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. Draw and explain the functional block schematic of a NE565 PLL. Derive the expression
K2
for the capture range and lock in range of the PLL.
2. With neat diagrams, explain the operation of four quadrant variable transconductance
K2
multiplier and derive an expression for its output voltage.
3. Explain the working of Analog multiplier using emitter coupled transistor pair K2
4. Discuss the applications of analog multiplier IC. K2
5. Briefly explain Variable Transconductance Amplifier. K2
6. With circuit diagram describe the working of Gilbert multiplier cell. K2
7. Draw the block diagram of PLL and derive an expression for its closed loop transfer
K2
function.
8. With block diagram discuss the principle of operation of NE565 PLL circuit. K2 CO 3
9. With circuit diagram explain the working of NE566 VCO. And also derive the frequency of
K2
oscillation.
10. A PLL is locked on to an incoming signal with a frequency of 1MHz at a phase angle of 50
deg. The VCO signal is at a phase angle of 20 deg. The peak amplitude of the incoming
signal is 0.5V and that of the VCO output signal is 0.7V. K3
11. In the connection diagram of VCO, +V = 12V, R2 = 1.5K,R1=R3=10K and
C1=0.001F, a. Determine the nominal frequency of output waveform b. Compute the
modulation frequency in the output frequency if control voltage is K3
varied between 9.5V and 11.5V.
12. Explain AM detection and FSK modulation using PLL K2
13. How a PLL can be used as frequency synthesizer and FSK demodulator? K2

UNIT IV SPECIAL ICs

 PART A
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. What is the function of DAC and ADC? K2
2. Classify DACs and ADCs. K2
3. Name the essential parts of a DAC. K2
4. Why is an inverted R-2R ladder network DAC better than R-2R ladder DAC? K2
5. Which is the fastest ADC and why? K2
6. Draw the symbol of n bit D/A converter. What is the number of different output levels that K2
can be produced by a given DAC?
7. Define resolution of a DAC. K2
8. Discuss the disadvantages of integrating type ADC K2 CO 4
9. Draw the symbol for an n-bit A/D converter. K2
10. Define FSR of A/D converter. K2
11. Draw the transfer characteristics of an ideal 4 bit A/D converter and explain. K2
12. Define Accuracy of A/D converters. K2
13. Which is the fastest ADC? Give reason. K2
14. What is a sample and hold circuit? K2
15. Give two advantages of SA type ADC. K2
16. Mention any two specifications of a D/A converter K2
17. For an n-bit flash type A/D converter, how many comparators are required? State the K3
disadvantage of that type of converter
18. Compare and contrast binary ladder and R-2R ladder DAC. K2
19. Define resolution and conversion time of DAC. K2
20. What output would be produced by a D/A converter whose output is 0 to 10V and whose K3 CO 4
input binary is 0110 for a 4bit DAC?
21. What is the drawback of Dual slope ADC? K2
22. Define Settling time of DAC. K2
23. An 8-bit DAC has an output voltage range of 0-2.55v. Define its resolution in two ways K3
24. The digital input for a 4-bit DAc is 0110. Calculate its final output voltage? K3

PART-B
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. For the 4-bit weighted resistor DAC shown below, R=80 K and RF=8 K.
A 4-bit DAC has VFS = 10V. Determine Vo, given the following binary inputs. a.00012 b.
01002 c. 10002 d. 11112 Assuming that VREF = -5V, determine the LSB size, V0(max) K3
and VFS.
2. The R-2R ladder DAC shown below consists of 10K & 20K resistors, VREF= 2V and CO 4
R1 = 10K. Determine the values required for RF such that VFS = 10V. K3
3. With a neat sketch, explain Flash type ADC. K2
4. With a neat block diagram, explain oversampling ADC. K2
5. Explain (i)Totem pole MOSFET switch 2)CMOS inverter as a switch used in DAC.
Draw the block diagram and explain the working of K2
(i) Charge balancing VFCS (ii) Voltage to Time Converter
6. Explain weighted resistor type and R-2R ladder type DAC, Inverter R-2R Ladder DAC. K2
7. With a neat sketch, explain successive approximation ADC. K2
8. Explain flash type. single type and Dual slope type ADC. K2
9. With a neat sketch, explain dual slope ADC. K2
10. Compare single slope ADC and dual slope ADC. K2
11. For a particular dual slope ADC, t1 is 83.33 ms and the reference voltage is K3
100 mV. Calculate t2 if (i) V1 is 100 mV and (ii) 200 mV
12. Discuss the operation of sample and hold circuit with circuit diagram. K2
CO 4
13. With a neat sketch, explain Flash type ADC. K2
14. Draw the circuit of a four bit R-2R DAc with feedback resistance of 3R for the OPAMP.
Calculate its Vo for the digital input of 0100 if the reference voltage is 2.5v K3
15. For a particular dual slope ADC, t1 is 83.33ms and the reference voltage is 100mV.
Calculate t2 if i)Vi is 100mV and ii) 200mV. K3
16. Find the digital output of an ADC having t1 as 83.33ms and Vr as 100mV for an input
voltage of +100mV. The clock frequency is 12 kHz. K3

UNIT V APPLICATION ICs

PART A
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. What is the function of regulator? K2
2. What are the 2 types of regulators and how they differ in their operation? K2
3. What is meant by line regulation & load regulation of a voltage regulator? How to calculate
it? K3
4. The input of a certain regulator increases by 3.5V. As a result, the output voltage increases
by 0.42V. The nominal output is 20V. Determine the line regulation in %V. K3
5. A regulator has a no-load output voltage of 18V and a full-load output voltage of 17.8V at a
load current of 50mA. Determine voltage regulation. K3
6. Why series regulators are called linear voltage regulators? K2
7. What are the basic components in a series regulator? K2
8. How does the control element in shunt regulator differ from that in series regulator? K2
CO 6
9. What is the function of series pass transistor in series op-amp regulator? K2
10. What are the limitations of linear voltage regulator? K2
11. What are 3 terminal regulators? List its characteristics. K2
12. Sketch the basic circuit and write limitation of a 723 IC regulator K2
13. What are the three terminals of a fixed voltage regulator and an adjustable voltage
regulator? K2
14. What is the output of each of the following IC regulators?
a. 7806 b. 7905.2 c. 7818 d. 7924 K3
15. What are the external components required for a basic LM317 configuration? K2
16. What are the limitations of 3 terminal IC regulators? K2
17. What is the purpose of using an external pass transistor with an IC voltage regulator? K2
18. What is meant by drop-out voltage of IC voltage regulator? K2
19. What are the built in protection arrangement present in an IC 723 voltage regulator? K2 CO 6
20. What is the advantage of current limiting in a voltage regulator? K2
21. How can a 3-terminal voltage regulator IC circuit modified to provide variable voltage o/p? K2
22. What is switching regulator? What is the primary advantage of switching regulator over K2
linear regulator?
23. What must the relationship be between the pulse width tp and the period T of the input
trigger signal if 555 Timer is to be used as a divide-by-4 network? K2
24. List two application each in which the 555 Timer can be used as a astable and monostable
multivibrator. K2
25. What is the free-running frequency of oscillation of the 555 timer wired as an astable
multivibrator? K2
26. What is a multivibrator? K2
27. What do you mean by monostable multivibrator? K2
28. Differentiate an astable multivibrator and bistable multivibrator. K2
29. What are the requirements for producing sustained oscillations in feedback circuits? K2
30. Mention any two audio frequency oscillators. K2
31. Define duty cycle of a periodic pulse waveform when 555 Timer is configured as an astable K3
multivibrator, how is the duty cycle determined?
32. Give the Time period for monostable multivibrator & astable multivibrator. K2
33. For a square wave oscillator calculate the frequency of oscillation if R2=10k , R1=8.6k , K3
Rf= 100k &C= 0.01F. CO 5
34. Draw the circuit of an astable multivibrator using op-amp. K2
35. What is the frequency of oscillation of an astable multivibrator? K2
36. Explain how a non symmetrical square wave can be obtained? K2
37. Using block schematic, Show a way of realizing a triangular wave generator from astable K2
multivibrator
38. How do we convert a free running multivibrator to operate as a monostable multivibrator? K2
39. Draw the circuit diagram of triangular wave generator and give the expression for its
frequency of oscillation. K2
40. Give the formula for period of oscillations in an op-amp astable circuit. K2
41. Define duty cycle of a periodic pulse waveform. K2
42. What is an opto-coupler? K2
43. Sketch the monostable multivibrator circuit diagram using 1C555. K2

44. What is meant by thermal shutdown applied to voltage regulators? K2

45. What is power amplifier? K2
46. What is a switched capacitor filter and its advantages? K2 CO 6
47. What are the limitations of 3-terminal voltage regulator? K2
48. What are the waveforms generated by ICL8038? K2

PART-B
Questions Blooms COS
Level
1. With a neat diagram, explain IC723 general purpose regulator. K2
2. Write short notes on protective circuits in regulators K2
3. Explain series op-amp regulator with diagram. K2 CO 6
4. Explain fixed voltage series regulator with its characteristics. K2
5. Explain the current limit protection of 723 general purpose regulators. K2
6. Explain step down switching regulator in detail. K2
7. Draw & explain the functional diagram of 555 timers. K2
8. With neat sketches of circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of 555
Timer wired as an astable multivibrator. K2
9. With neat sketches of circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of 555
Timer wired as a monostable multivibrator. K2
10. With neat sketches of circuit diagram and waveforms, explain the operation of 555
Timer wired as a Schmitt trigger. K2
11. Draw the circuit of one-shot using a 555 Timer to provide one time period of 20s? CO 6
If RA = 7.5K, what value of C needed? K3
12. Sketch the circuit of a 555 Timer connected as an astable multivibrator for
operation at 350KHz.Dtermine the value of capacitance C needed using K3
RA=RB=7.5K.
13. Discuss any 2 applications of monostable multivibrator using 555 Timer in detail. K2
14. Draw and explain the circuit of Schmitt trigger using 555 timers. K2
15. Explain functional diagram of 723 general purpose regulators. K2
16.What are the requirements for producing sustained oscillations in feedback
circuits? Discuss any two audio frequency oscillators. K2
17.Discuss in detail the working of a RC phase shift oscillator. K2
CO 5
19.Design Wien Bridge oscillator of 1 KHz frequency. K3
20.Draw and explain the operation of astable multivibrator using op-amp and derive an
expression for its frequency of oscillation. K2
21.State the advantages of IC voltage regulator. Explain the features and internal
structure of general purpose Linear IC723 regulator. Design a regulator using IC 723 to
K4 CO 6
meet the following specifications: V0=5V, I0=100mA, Vin=1520%, Isc=150 mA,
Vsense=0.7V
22.Explain working of monostable multivibrator with necessary waveforms and derive
an expression for its pulse width. K2
23.Draw and explain the operation of a triangular wave generator and derive an
expression for its frequency of oscillation. K2
CO 5
24.Explain the working of a saw tooth waveform generator. Explain the methods to
obtain asymmetric square wave. K2
25.Write detailed notes on the following: (i)Low noise op-amps(ii) Integrated fiber
optic system K2
26.Explain the working of opto couplers. K2
27.Explain in detail voltage to frequency and frequency to voltage converters, Video
amplifier. K2 CO 6
28.What is a switched capacitor filter and its advantages and disadvantages? K2
29. Discuss in detail the working of Isolation amplifier. K2
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