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Unit-1
Two Marks
Q.1 What is the need of swamping resistance. (April-May 2010)
Q.2 Define opamp. (April-May 2013,2009)
Q.3 List out ideal V/s practical characteristics of IC 741 Op-amp. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.4 What is the significance of DC analysis of op-amp ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Seven Marks
Q.5 Obtain an expression of voltage gain, input impedance and output impedance of a
practical inverting Amplifier. (April-May 2010)
Q.6 An Op-amp is used in voltage follower mode having a slew rate of 0.5 V/s. If the
amplitude of the sine wave is 7V , find the slew rate limited frequency. Find the peak
value of the sinusoidal output voltage that can be produced if Op-amp circuit has closed
loop gain of 10. Assume UGB of Op-amp as 800 KHz. (April-May 2010)
Q.7 Explain all parameters of opamp with their practical values. (April-May 2009)
Q.8 Discuss closed loop differential amplifiers configuration with opamp & also derive an
expression for its voltage gain. (April-May 2009)
Q.9 An opamp has a differential gain of 80 dB and CMRR of 95 dB. If V
1
= 2V and V
2
=
1.6V, then calculate the differential and common mode output values. (April-May
2009)
Q.10 Explain the types of frequency compensation techniques used in Op-amps ?
(Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.11 Explain block diagram of a typical operational amplifier. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.12 Derive the expression for voltage gain of inverting amplifier. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.13 Explain why open-loop op-amp configuration are not used in linear applications.
(April-May 2008)
Q.14 What are the three factors that affect the electrical parameters of an op-amp ? (April-
May 2008)
Q.15 What is a voltage transfer curve of an op-amp ? (April-May 2008)
Q.16 For a practical inverting amplifier using op-amp derive the expression for the input
and output resistance with feedback. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.17 Draw the block diagram of opamp and explain in detail. (April-May 2013)
Q.18 Write the ideal characteristics of opamp. (April-May 2013)
Q.19 Describe open-loop and closed loop configuration of opamp. (April-May 2013)
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Q.20 Give the difference between the ideal and practical characteristics of op-amp ? (Nov.-
Dec. 2012)
Q.21 Do the AC analysis of op-amp for: Differential gain, Common mode gain, CMRR,
Differential input impedance, output impedance. (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
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UNIT-2
Two Marks
Q.1 What is voltage follower ? (April-May 2013,2010, 2009)
Q.2 What is the difference between comparators and Op-amps ? (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.3 Why we called the voltage follower as a isolation amplifier ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Seven Marks
Q.1 Explain instrumentation amplifier ? (April-May 2013, 2010)
Q.2 Explain temperature compensated logarithmic amplifier. Why it is necessary. (April-
May 2010)
Q.3 Show with the help of circuit diagram an Op-amp used as :
i. Scale changer
ii. Phase shifter
iii. Inverting adder
iv. Non inverting adder. (April-May 2010)
Q. 4 Explain the subtractor using opamp & derive its formula for output voltage. (April-May
2009)
Q.5 Write a short note on Window Detector. (April-May 2009)
Q.6 Design a practical integration circuit with a d.c. gain of 10, to integrate a square wave of
10 KHz. (April-May 2009)
Q.7 Explain the op-amp as zero crossing detector. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.8 Explain the op-amp as integrator circuit. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.9 Explain the op-amp as logarithmic amplifier. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.10 What are the three differential amplifier configuration? Briefly compare and contrast
these configurations. (April-May 2008)
Q.11 What is a feedback? List two types of feedback. Which type is used in linear
applications? (April-May 2008)
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Q.12 What do you mean by zero crossing detector? Explain the zero crossing detector as a
time markers generator from a sine wave. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.13 Explain the working and different uses of Bootstrap Amplifier. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.14 Explain the operation of integrator with its derivation and waveform. (April-May 2013)
Q.15 Describe the operation of summer circuit. (April-May 2013)
Q.16 Design a practical integrator circuit with DC gain of 10, to integrate a square wave of
10 KHz ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.17 Prove that: V
o
= - (ER)/ (R
1
+ R
ref
) (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.18 Design a three op-amp instrumentation amplifier to vary a gain from 1 to 10000.
(Nov.-Dec. 2012)


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UNIT-3
Two Marks
Q.1 What is the need of voltage sweep generator ? (April-May 2010)
Q.2 Define clipper circuit. (April-May 2009)
Q.3 Explain the terms displacement error and transmission error. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.4 What is substitute name of square-wave generator ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)

Seven Marks
Q.1 Explain the operation of square wave generator by drawing the output voltage
waveforms ? (April-May 2010)
Q.2 Explain the following :
i. High pass RC circuit as differentiator
ii. Low pass RC circuit as integrator. (April-May 2010)
Q.3 How can high pass RC circuit used as a differentiator? Explain it. (April-May 2009)
Q.4 Explain the positive clamper circuits with its circuit diagram & waveforms. (April-
May 2009)
Q.5 What do you understand by current sweep generator? Write its application also.
(April-May 2009)
Q.6 Explain the operation of Miller sweep circuit and derive an expression for slope
error. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
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Q.7 Explain the circuit of Triangular wave generator along with all waveform and
derivation of output frequency. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.8 Explain positive and negative clampers along with circuit diagrams. (Nov.-Dec.
2008)
Q.9 What is thermal drift? How does it affect the performance of an op-amp circuit?
(April-May 2008)
Q.10 What is an electrical noise? What precautions can be taken to minimize the
effect of noise on an op-amp circuit? (April-May 2008)
Q.11 Explain the working of series and parallel clipper with suitable diagram. (Nov.-
Dec. 2007)
Q.12 What do you mean by voltage sweep generator and current sweep generator.
Explain them. Write their application. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.13 Explain the circuit diagram of triangular wave generator. (April-May 2013)
Q.14 What is clamper? Explain the types of clamper. (April-May 2013)
Q.15 Write short notes on Schmitt trigger. (April-May 2013)
Q.16 What is difference between comparator and Schmitt trigger ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.17 Explain the working of negative peak clamper. (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.18 Design the triangular wave generator so that fo = 2KHz and Vo (pp) = 7V supply
voltage of op-amp is = 15V. Assume vsat = 14V. (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
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UNIT-4
Two Marks
Q.1 What is speed up capacitor ? (April-May 2010)
Q.2 What is multivibrator? (April-May 2009)
Q.3 What are the methods of triggering? Give name. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.4 Name the types of multivibrator. (April-May 2013)
Q.5 For a particular power supply the load voltage is 10V 0.3V for a line voltage of 230V
10%. Calculate source regulation and percentage source regulation. (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Seven Marks
Q.1 Explain the Schmitt trigger ( Emitter coupled binary) with proper waveform. (April-May
2010)
Q.2 Explain collector coupled Astable Multivibrator with a proper circuit diagram. Also
Derive: f
o
= 1/ (1.38 RC). (April-May 2013, 2010)
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Q.3 With circuit diagram, explain the working of Emitter coupled monostable multivibrator.
(April-May 2009)
Q.4 Write a short note on Commutating Capacitors. (April-May 2013, 2009)
Q.5 Design an astable multivibrator. The repetition rate is 500 Hz and pulse width is 0.2 ms.
Use two transistors with hfe = 50, Vcc = VBB = 20 V, Rc1 = Rc1= 1K. (April-May 2009)
Q.6 Explain in detail the significance of commutating capacitors in binary. Derive an
expression for maximum frequency of operation of binary using commutating
capacitors. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.7 Explain the method of improving the resolution of Bistable multivibrators along with
the circuit diagram. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.8 What is the difference between clippers and clampers? Give one application of each.
(April-May 2008)
Q.9 List one application each in which the 555 can be used as a monostable & astable
multivibrator. (April-May 2008)
Q.10 Explain the working of Schmitt trigger with the help of Timer 555 IC. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.11 How square wave can be generated with Timer 555 IC? (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.12 Explain the circuit for gated astable multivibrator. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.13 Expalin the circuit diagram of emitter coupled astable multivibrator. (April-May 2013)
Q.14 Derive the expression for current boosting. (Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.15 Write short notes on : (a) Thermal shutdown (b) Over voltage protection circuit.
(Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.16 Give the difference between linear and switched mode regulator ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)

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UNIT-5
Two Marks
Q.1 Draw the pin diagram of IC-555. (April-May 2010)
Q.2 Define regulator. (April-May 2009)
Q.3 Define Duty cycle. (Nov.-Dec. 2008, April-May 2013)
Q.4 What is multivibrator ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)

Seven Marks

Q.1 Explain IC-723 as high voltage and low voltage regulator. (April-May 2010)
Q.2 Explain 555 Timer used as a astable multivibrator with proper functional block diagram.
(April-May 2010)
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Q.3 Explain Shunt Regulator using Op-amp. (April-May 2010)
Q.4 Explain with neat sketch, the working of monostable multivibrator, derive its expression
for pulse width. (April-May 2013, 2009)
Q.5 Design an astable multivibrator to generate the output signal with frequency of 1 kHz
and the duty cycle of 75%. (April-May 2009)
Q.6 Compare between Shunt and Series Regulators. (April-May 2009)
Q.7 Explain function of 555 Timer in monostable mode. Give proper function block diagram
and waveforms. Obtain the equation T = 1.1 RC, for the pulse duration. (Nov.-Dec.
2008)
Q.8 Draw the block diagram of shunt regulator and explain it. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.9 Design an adjustable regulator using LM 317 which will satisfy the requirements as
output voltage 7 to 15 V output 1A. (Nov.-Dec. 2008)
Q.10 What is voltage regulator? List four different types of voltage regulators. (April-May
2008)
Q.11 Briefly explain the difference between the two operating modes of the 555 timer.
(April-May 2008)
Q.12 What are the advantages of the adjustable voltage regulators over the fixed voltage
regulator? (April-May 2008)
Q.13 Describe shunt regulator using Op-amp. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q. 14 An exponential sweep results when capacitor is charged from supply voltage V
through resistor. If the peak sweep voltage is V
s
, prove that : e
s
= V
s
/ V . (Nov.-Dec.
2007)
Q.15 Write short notes on any two:
i. Three terminal IC regulator
ii. VCO
iii. Protection Circuits. (Nov.-Dec. 2007)
Q.16 Mention the applications of astable multivibrator (using IC 555). (April-May 2013)
Q.17 Draw the block diagram of voltage regulators and explain it in brief. (April-May 2013)
Q.18 How the commutating capacitor play important role in multivibrator ? (Nov.-Dec.
2012)
Q.19 Explain the working of collector coupled astable multivibrator with suitable waveform?
(Nov.-Dec. 2012)
Q.20 Describe the working of emitter coupled binary ? (Nov.-Dec. 2012)