M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
First Semester
Physics
LINEAR AND INTEGRATED ELECTRONICS
(Common for M.Sc. (Physics)/
M.Sc. Physics (Spl. in Biosensor)
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain Kirchhoff voltage law.
2. Define Zener effect.
3. Explain crossover distortion.
4. What is the value of power gain in class-A amplifies?
5. Mention two application of photo detector.
6. Define fill factor.
7. Define slew rate.
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8. Define offset voltage.
9. Explain Q-factor quantity factor.
10. Define attenuation.
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all the questions, choosing either or
11. Explain Zener Diode as a voltage regulator.
Or
Explain the Schottky diode.
12. Explain AC and DC load line.
Or
Classify the transistor configurations with suitable
circuit diagrams.
13. Explain the function of JFET with a neat diagram.
Or
Explain RC phase shift oscillator.
14. Explain the limitations of Op Amp.
Or
Explain CMMR.
15. Explain inverting amplifier.
Or
Explain the action of an integrators.
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Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
Each questions carry equal marks.
16. Explain the Construction, characteristics and application
of Zener Diode.
17. Explain class-B push pull amplifier.
18. Describe the working of Wien bridge oscillator.
19. Explain: Differential resistance-capacitance.
Output offset voltage and nullification.
20. Explain: Comparators Logarithmic amplifier
Differentiator Non inverting amplifier.
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