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Second Semester
Civil Engineering
GE 6252- BASIC ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

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(Common to all Branches except Electronics and Cpmmunication Engineering,

Medical Electronics Engineering, Bi0medical E-ngineering, Computer Science and
Engineering; Information Technology, Computer and Communication Engineering,
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Electrical and Eleetronis Engineering, EleCtronics and Instrumentation
Engineering, Instrumertt'a:tion and Control Engineering and Pharmaceutical
Technology)

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(Regulations 2013)

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Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions. .
. PART A- (10

2;:: 20 marks)

1.

State Ohm's law and its limitations.

Mention the errors in Moving iron instruments

3.

4.

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List out the types of single phase induction m:otors. .

Calculate the e.m.f generated by a 4-pole, wave-wound armature having
45 slots with 18 conductors per slot when driven at 1200 r.p.m. the flux: per
poleis 0.016 Wb.

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What is the total current at the junction ofPN junction diqde?

. 8.

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Find the values of Ic, IB and p, Transistor values ar.e

7.

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5.

Define the logic operation

a=

0.95,

of AND gate with Boole;tn equation.

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Convert (634)s to binary.

9.

Define analog and digital signals.

10.

What are the advantages of optical fibre communication?

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11.

(5 x 16

80 marks)

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Determine the current, power X in the 4 n resistance of the circuit sho

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below :
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(a)

20

B
.

6A

20

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too
10

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D
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24V

40

vvv
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Or

(b)

12.

(a)

Draw and explain the working principle of attraction type, repulsion type
M.L instruments and deriye its deflecting torque.
(16)

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'w:th neat sketches, explain the working principle and the construction of

DC motor. Also derive the to:r;que and speed equation

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(16)

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Or

(b)

13.

(a)

(b)

(i)
(ii)

Derive the torque and speed' equations ofDC motor.

Explain the construction details of single phase transformer.

(8)
(8)

Describe the working of a PN junction dl,ode with neat diagrams. Also

explain
its V-I characteristics.
(16}
.

(i)

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Or
10 V, RB ;, 1M? f3 100, Vee 15; RL 10 n . . in the
transistor circuit, find (1) I (2) Ic (3) IE . (4) VeE' Neglect VBE. (8)
Lt

VBB

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f

(ii)
14.

(a)

(i)

Explain the working of .zener diode and its applications.

(8)

Draw the logic symbol of OR, NAND, NOT gate and explain itslog!c
operation.
(8)
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Draw and explain the operation of following flip flops,
(1) RS flip-flops using NOR gate (2)D flip-flops using NAND gate. (8)

(ii)

Or

(b)
15.

{a)

With necessary diagrams describe the operation of a 4-bit binary, ripple

(16)
counter.

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Describe the principle of modulation and its needs Write the short note
on amplitude modulation and frequency modulation.
(16)
Or

(b)

Describe the functional block diagram of Monochrome TV transmitter

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(16)

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Second Semester
Civil Engineering
GE 21 5 1/EE 26/EE 1 153/0802800 11/10 133 EE 206- BASIC ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
(Common to Aeronautical, Automobile, Ma.rine, Mechanical, Production; Chemical,
Petroleum Engineering, Biotechnology, Polymer, Textile, Textile (Fashion), Plastic
Technology, Environmental Engineering, Geoinformatics Engineering, Industrtal
Engineering, Industrial Engj..p,ooring and Management, Manufacturing Engineering,
Materials Science and Engieering, Mechanical and Automation Engineering,
Mechatronics Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Chemical and .
.Electrochemical Engineering, Petrochemical Technology, Pharmaceutical
Technology and Textile Chemistry)

(Regulations 2008/20 10)

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Time : Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.
.

PART A- (10

20 marks)

1.

Stte the, advantages of sinusoidal alternating quantity.

2,

What do you mean by balanced load in a 3-phase circuit?

' 3.

Write the principle of DC motor.

4.

Wha:t is meant by Transformation Ratio?

5.

What is cut-off region and saturation region?

6.

Define operating point..

7.

Find the following binary difference :

10l1010- 0 1011. 1 0

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'l' on the S-input nd 'o'
a
has
ch
lat
S-R
h
hig
An active
state is the latch in?
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8.

9.

d digital signals..
Differentiate analog an

iO.

ection.
Define Total internal refl
PART B-'- (5

11.

16

80 marks)

in the Figure Q.ll.(a}

For the Circuit shown
s.
law
ffs
cho
Kir
ibe
Descr
ough 6 n resistor.
determine the current thr

(a)
.

. fc,

\-!V
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Or

uction and working

ms, explain the constr
With the help of diagra
ments. Obtain an
gnet moving ooil instru
ma
t
nen
ma
per
of
ple
princi
ing torque.
expression for its deflect
type of wattmeter.
nciple of dynamometer
Explain the working pri
es also,
Mention its disadvantag

(i)

(b)

,.

12:

(a)

(ii)

(8)
types of DC machines.
Write short notes on-the
and principle of
lain the construction
With neat diagrams exp
at are the
phase transformer. Wh
. operation of a single
(8)
al transformer?
. characteristics of an ide

(i)

(ii)

Or

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(b)

the armature
e of the emf induced in
Explain the basic natur
(4)
of a d.c. machine.
armature be
current waveform in the
How can the alternating
(2)
(4)
orm?
converted into a'dc wavef
100 A and run:s at
takes a total current of
A 200 V de shunt motor
ing and of shunt field
ce of the armature wind
an
ist
res
e
Th
.
rpm
750
e developed bypectively. Find the torqu
res
400
d
au
0.1
is
g
windin
(8) !
the armature.

(1)

(i)

(ii)

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13.

Explain the working principle of"Half wave and Full

wave rectifier with
.. .

(16)

. neat w_aveform.

Or

(b)

14.

(a)

Explain the various characteristics

configuration with neat diagram.

of

BJT. in. Common

. Explain with neat diagramthe JK and D Flip-Flops.

Emitter
_

(16)

(16)

Or

(b)- Write short notes on:

(i)
(ii)

15.

(!:l)

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Registers and Counters

(8)

AID Conversion.

(8)

Explain the principle of Aniplitude and Frequency modulation.

(16)

Or

(b)

Draw and ex.,12Jain the functional block diagram of Monochrome TV

transmitter and receiver.

(16)

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B.E. /B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOvEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.
Third Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 2205/ ME 36/EE 1205 A/080120013/ 10122 ME 306- ELECTRICAL DRIVES
. AND CONTROL

(Common to Production Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical

Engineering, Petrochemical Technology and Mechanical Engi.neering (Sandwich))

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(Also common to 10122 ME-306-'-- Electrical Drives and Control for B.E. (Part Time)
Second Semester:- Mechanical Engineering...:. Regulations 2010)
Maximum : 100 marks

Time : Three hours

Answer ALL questions.
PART A- (10 x 2

20 marks)

1.

Mention two advantages of electrical drives.

2.

Define cooling time constant.

3.

State the advantages of electrical braking.

4.

What is meant by plugging?

5.

Name different types of de motor starters.

6.

List the methods of starting three phase squirrel cage and slip ring induction
.motors.

7.

What is meant by a d.e to d.c converter drive?

8.

List the applications of d.c choppers.

9.

Wh.at is meant by slip power recovery scheme?

10.

State all possible methods of speed control of 3 -phase induction motors.

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11.

(5

16 =80 marks)

(a)

ve motor wl.th
ection of power rating for dri
sel
for
ure
ced
pro
the
in
Expla
load variation factors.
regard to thermal limits and
Or

(b)

ving the thermal

rating of a\ 40 KW motor ha
Determine the half-an-hour
ses are 80% of
sume that the constant los
time constant of 2HRS. As
variable losses at full load.

(a)

(i)

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12.

Draw and
d.c. motors.

explain

the speed

characteristics

torque

for
(8)

the case
king can be implemented in
Discuss how regenerative bra
(8)
of d.c motors.

(ii)

Or

g with particular
thods of electrical brakin
me
s
iou
var
the
ss
scu
'Di
(b) .,,<:
ion motor.
reference to a 3-phase iduct

..

13.

(a)

poirit starte
Draw a neat sketch of three

r .and explain its working.

Or
(b)
14.

'(a)

,.

g slip ring
istance starter for startin
res
or
rot
of
tch
ske
t
nea
Draw a
its operation.
induction motor and explain
using a de
de motor can be controlled
Discuss how the speed of a
(10)
(i)
chopper.
o quadrant operation of
ween single qudrant and tw
bet
h
uis
ng
sti
Di
(6)
(ii)
the chopper.
Or

(b)
115.

(a)

ion of three phase

gram and explain the operat
Draw the power circuit dia
full converter fed de drive.
feeding back its slip .
SRIM is controlled by
of
ed
spe
the
how
in
Expla
and delay
expression between the slip
the
e
riv
De
.
ins
ma
the
to
power
angle.
Or

(b)

(i)
(ii)

-phase
voltage control scheme for 3
tor
sta
the
for
t
cui
cir
the
Draw
( 10)
tors. .
ris
thy
g
yin
plo
em
,
tor
mo
induction
motor for

e characteristics of induction
qu
tor
the
n
lai
exp
d
an
Draw
(6)
at consta.nt v/f ratio.
variable frequency operation

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.

Third Semester
Mechanical Engineering
EE 6351- ELECTRICAL DRIVES AND CONTROLS
(Common to Mechanical and Automation Engineering, Production Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, Petro<;:hemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering and
.

"f.,

Petrochemical Technology)
. ::.+

(Regulations 2013)
.Maximum : 100 marks

Time : Three hours

Answer ALL questions.
PART A- (10

20 marks)

1.

Draw the block diagram of an electric.drive

2.

Mention the factors affecting the selection of Electrical drives..

3.

A 220V, DC shunt motor having the armature current of 10 A, runs at

1500 rpm. F4td the armature current . if the source voltage drops to 150V.
I

Assume the load torque as constant.

4.

What are the different methods of breaking of DC series motor?.

5.

What is the need. for

6.

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starter in Electrical motors?

.

Mention the advantage offour point starter over three point starter.
.

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7:

Write the disadvantages of armature resistance method . of speed control in

'
DC shunt motor.

8.

List the
applications of chopper fed
DC drives.
.
.
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9.

What are the various speed control methods used inAC motors?

10.

What are the different types of slip power recoery scheme?

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(5

16

80 marks)

Explain the various classes of motor duty with necessary diagrams and
examples.
. (16)

11. . (a)

Or

(b)

Define an Electric drive and describe the classification of Electric

Drives.
(8)

(i)

Explain the selection of motor power rating for different loading

conditions.
(8)

(ii)
12;

Explain the four quadrant operation in motor drives.

(a)

(16)

Or.

(b)

(i)

Discuss the dynamic breaking of DC shunt motor.

(ii)

Describe. the speed-torque chracteristics of DC shunt and series

motor with neat sketch.
(8)

(8)

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(16)

ExpUimthe three point starter in detail.

(a)

13.

...

Or
Briefly exp lain the variol,l.S types of tarters used in 3 induction mota.

(b)

(16)
(a)

14.

(i)

Explain- the Ward-Leonard method of speed control in DC shunt

motor.
(12)

A 220V, DC shunt inotor having a field flux of 0.8 wb, runs at a

speed of 900 rpm. Find the speed c)f the motor, if the field flllX
(4)
reduced to 0.6 wb by field resistance control method.

(ii)

Or

(b)

(i)

Explain the voltage control strate{P.es employed in DC chopper

.
drives.
(8)

(ii)

A 220V,
1200 rpm, 1 full converter fed separately excited
.
.
.
DC motor having a a:rmatre resistanc and 'current of 0.25 0 and
40 A respectively. For the delay angle of 30, find the speed of the.
motor. Consider motor constant , Ka 0.18 N I rpm.
. (8)

15.

'

. Explain the rotor resistanc control employed in 3 Induction motor. (16)

(a)

Or

(b)

Explain t;he concept of slip power recovery scheme in static scheroius

(16) .
method of speed control of Induction motor.

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Third Semester
Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC 2201/EC 32/EE 1204/080290008/10144 EC 302- ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
- . (Regulations 2008/2010)
Maximum: 100 marks

Time : Three hours

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Answer ALL questiOns.

PART A- (10
1.

20 marks)

What is the significant of counter emf?

2.

Define armature reaction.

3.

Why transformer rating in KVA?

4.

Drive the expression for the voltage transformation ratio. .

5.

Draw the equivalent circuit of the induction motor.

6.

Give the types ofthe induction motor.

7.

Write the applications of the synchronous motor.

8.

Write the emf and mmf equations of the synchronous motor.

9.

What are ,the components of electric power system?

10.

What are the types of insulators?

PART B- (5

11.

(a)

16

80 marks)

(8)

(i)

Discuss about the p;rinciple and opetationof DC motor.

(ii)

A .DC series motor drives a load, the torque of which varies as the
square of the speed.. Assuming the magnetic circuits to be remain
unsaturated and the motor resistance to be negligible, estimate the
percentage reduction in the motor terminal voltage which will
reduce the motor speed to half the value it has on full voltage. What
(8)
is then the percentage fall in the motor current and efficiency?
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(i)

Explain about the Armature control method of DC shunt motor. (8)

(ii)

A 6-pole, 500V wave connected shunt motor has 1200 armature

conductors and useful flux per pole of 20 mWb. The armature and
... field resistance are 0.5 Q and 250 Q respectively. What will be the
speed and torque developed by !flOtor when it draws 20 amps from
the supply mains.? Neglect Armature reaction. If magnetic and
. mechanical losses amount to 900 W, find (1) useful torque
(2) output in kW (3) Efficiency.
(8)

12.

(a)

(i)

(ii)

Explain about
transformer.

construction

details

and

working

principle

of
(8)

A efficiency of 1000 KVA, 110/220V, 50hz, single phase transformer,

is 98.5% at half full load at 0.8 power factor leading and 98.8% at
full load unity power factor. Determine (1) Iron loss (2) Full load
copper loss (3) Maximum Efficiency at unity power factor.
(8)
Or
;f.

(b)

(i)

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Drive the emf equations of the transformer.

(8)

(ii). The equivalent circuit for a 200/400V step-up transformer has the

following parameters referred to the low voltage side. Equivalent

resistance = 0.15 Q; Equivalent reactance = 0.37 Q, Core loss

component resistance

600 Q ; Magnetizing reactance 300 Q.

When the transformer is supplying a load at lOA at a power factor

of 0.8 lag, calculate (1) primary current (2) secondary terminal
voltage.
13.

(a)

(i)

(ii)

(8)

'
Explain about the construction and working operation of three
phase induction motor.
(8)
Draw the equivalent circuit and performance calculation of three
phase induction motor.
(8 )

Or

(b)

(i)

Explain about principle and operation of single phase induction

motor.
(8)

(ii)

A 3-phase 400V, star connected induction motor. has a star

connected rotor with a stator to rotor turn ratio of 6.5. The rotor
resistance and sta,ndstill reactance per phase are 0.05 Q and
0.25 Q

respectively.

What

should

be

the

value

of

external

resistance per phase to be inserted in the rotor circuit to obtain

maximum torque at starting and what will be the rotor starting
(8)

current with this resistance?

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14.

(a)

The excitation of a 415V, 3 phase, mesh connected synchronous

motor is such that the induced emf is 520V. The impedance per

(i)

phase is 0.5 + j4 n. If the friction and iron losses are constant at

lOOOW, calculate power output, line current, power factor and

. efficiency for maximu1_11 power output.

(8)

Explain about construction and working operation of synchronous

.

(ii)

Or

(b)

15.

(a)

(i)

Explain brieflyabout .hysteresis motor and reluctance

. motor.

(8)

(ii)

Discuss about the types of stepper motor.

(8)

(i)

With the neat sketch explain the structure of general transmission

and distribution system.
e8)

(ii)

A generating station has a maximum demand of 25 MW. Load

factor is 60%, plant capacity factor is 50% and plant use factor is
72%. Find the reverse capacity and daily energy produced.
(8)
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(b)

(i)

(ii)

:"

Or

Draw the schematic layout of EHVDG transmission system and

explain.
(8)

Explain briefly about insulators and cables.

(8)

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B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.

Third Semester
Electronics and Communicatipn Engineering
EE 6352 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND INSTRUMENTATION
(Regulations

2013)

Time: Three hours

Maximum:

100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

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PART A-

(10 x 2 = 20 marks)

1.

How are D.C. machines classified?

2.

For a d:c. motor, write the expression for speed.

3.

Draw the equivalent circuit of an ideal transformer.

4.

Give the principle. behind an autotransfor:q1er.

5.

Define the regulation of an alternator. How is it expressed?

6.

For domestic and commercial purposes which motor is best suited and why?

7.

Write.the static characteristics of measurement.

8.

What is a thermistor? Where do you deploy it?

9.

Write briefly about the bridge is used for measuring capacitance.

10,

State the application

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11.

(a)

(5

16

80 marks)

Illustrate the construction of a DC machine with suitable diagrams and

derive
the emf equation for a DC shunt generator.
.
.

Or

(b)

Write down the operating principle of a DC-motor and discuss. the

characteristics of any one type of DC motor.

12. (a)

Compare the operations of the transformer when in no load and on load

respectively with their relevant phasor diagrams.
Or

(b)

13.

(a)

(i)

Derive the equation of a transformer.

(ii)

Summarise the transformer losses and explain on how is its

efficiency calculated. .
(8)

(i)

Dischss the various methods of starting sypchronous motors.

(ii)
.

Write down the equation of the induced emf for an alternator and
calculate the same for a 3 phase, 50 Hz, 20 poles salient pole
alternator with star connected stator winding which has 180 slots
on the stator. Each slot consists of 8 conductors The flux per pole is
25 mwb and is sinusoidally distributed. The coils are full pitch. (10)

(8)

(6)

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Or

14.

(b)

Illustrate the principle of operation of three phase induction !notor along

(16)
with;its construction and suitable diagrams.

(a)

(i)

How are transducers classified?

(8)

(ii)

;Explain the working of an LVDT.

(8)

Or

(b)

15,

(a)

(i)

State the cause and effects of the errors encountered while

measuring.
(8)

(ii).

Explain t4e working of a piezo electric transducer.

. Explain the working of a storage oscilloscope.

(8)

(16)

Or

(b)

Explain with neat diagrams the.bridge balance condition for Weinbridge

and for Schering bridge.
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Fourth Semester
Mechanical Engineering
ME 2255/ME 46/EC 1265/080120019/10122 ME 406- ELECTRONICS AND
MICROPROCESSORS(Common to Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering and Third Semester
Mechanical and Automation Engineering)
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(Regulations 2008/2010)

Maximum : 100 marks

Time : Three hours

Answe'r ALL questions:
PART A- (10

20 marks)

1.

Write down the diode currrit equation.

2.

How does the zener breakdown voltage vary with temperature?

3.

Draw the symbol for PNP/NPN transistor?

4.

.What is thy-ristor? Why it is called a Triggering device?

5.

State the commutative property of Boolean algebra.

6.

Draw the Half adder circuit.

7.

List the allowed register pairs of8085.

8.

Write instructions to load the hexadecimal numb_ers 65H in regjster C, and

92h in the accumulator A. Display the number 65H at PORTO and 92H at
.

PORTl?

9.

Give few applications of 8085 microprocessor.

10.

What is the angle through which a stepper motor will r'otate for every output
step pulse from the microprocessor?

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11.

(a)

(i)

(ii)

16

80 marks).

Draw and explain the energy band diagram for conductor, insulator
and semiconductor.

(8)

Discuss the workng of zener diode with :lts V-I characteristics.

(8)

Or
{i)

(b)

Draw half controlled bridge rectifier with R-L load. How o/p voltage
can be varied?

(ii)

12.

(a)

(i)
( ii)

(8)

A silicon has a saturation current of 1 PA at 20C. Find,

(1)

Diode bias voltage . when diode current

is 3mA.
.

(2)

Diode base current when temperature is l00C, assuming the

diode voltage to be a constant.

(8)

With neat diagram, explain the operation and input and output
characteristics of CE configuration.
(10)
Comp:mlSCR and TRIAC.

(6) .

Or
(i)

(b)

State the purpose for which UJT is used in triggering circuit.

Describe the working with circuit diagram.

(ii)

Draw transistor as switch. What is voltage across transistor and

current through transistor when transistor is ON and OFF?

13.

(a)

( i)

(8)

Reduce the following function and implement using universal

gates:
F

{ii)

(8)

(10)

=ABC + ABC+ ABC +ABC -f-ABC+ ABC

Discuss the operation of RS flip flop and D flip flop.

(6)

Or

(b)

(i)

(ii)

Draw and explain the Operation of AID and D/A converters.

Give the comparison between synchronous and Asynchronous

counters.

14.

(a)

(10)

(6)

(i)

List the internal registers in 8085A, . their abbreviations and

lengths. Describe the primary function of each register.
(8)

(ii)

Write a 8085 assembly program to add the contents of memnry

locations 2000H to 2009 H and place the result in the memory
locations 2010H and 2011 H.

(8)

Or
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Explain the following 8085 Instructions with an example

(i)

ADI

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(ii) . CALL
(iii)

EI

(iv)

JPE

(v)

ORA

(vi)

RAR

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(vii) SHLD
(16)

(viii) XCHR.
15.

(a)

With necessary hardware and software details explain how to interface

(16)
LCDs with 8085 microprocessor.
.Or

(b)

Explain the procedure ofinterfacing the temperature monitoring system

(16)
with 8085.
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Electronics.and Com,munication Engineering

EC 2255/EC 46/EE 1256 A/080290023/10144 EC 406- CONTROL SYSTEMS
(Regulations 2008/2010)

(Common to 10144EC 40f,i Control Systems for B.E.. (Part- Time)

Third Semester ECE- Regulations 2010)

Maximum

Time : Three hours

100 marks

Answer J\LL questions.

PART A- (IOx 2

20 marks)

1.

What is the main advantages of closedloop system over open loop systems?

2.

Write the mathematical expressions for step input and impulse input.

3.

Mention few applications of Bode plot.

4. .

State Routh Hurwitz criterion.

5.

Define State space.

6.

What is meant by sample and hold?

7.

Define Mason's gain formula.

8.

Define rise time and peak overshoot.

9.

Define Nyquist stability criterion.

10.

What is gain margin and phase margin?

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11.

(a)

(5

16

80 marks)

Derive the transfr function of a RLC serieseircuit.,

Or

12.

(b)

With a neat diagram, derive the transfer function of afield controlled de

(a)

Derive an expression for unit step response of a second order control

motor.

system.

(b)

13.

(a)

Write explanatory notes onPI andPD controllers.

Define all the frequency domain specifications of

system after plotting the response.

:

.(s+2)(s+4)

(a)

second order control

Describe the procedure for obtaining the polar plot for a system whose
loop transfer function is

14.

Or

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(b)

Or

Describe the procedure for obtaining the root locus for a system.
Or

(b)

Determine the closed loop stability of the system using Nyquist stability
criterion

15.

(a)

G(s)=

2
2

.'

s (s +2)

Explain how controllability and observability for a system can be tested,

with an example.

Or

(b)

Write the explanatory notes. on open loop and closed loop sampled data
systems.

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B.E./B.. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.

Fifth Semester
Electronics and Communication Engineering

080290028- MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION

(Regulation 2008) .
Time : Three hours

1.

Maximum : 100 marks

An&wer
ALL questions..

1:

PART A-(10

20 marks)

A 1.mA meter movement with an internal resistance of lOOOis to be

1.

converted into a OlOOmA ammeter. Calculate the value of shunt resistance

required.

2.

Compare the static and dynamic characteristics ofPMMC instrument.

3.

How to use labels and texts in lab VIEW?

4.

List the advantages of virtual instrument over conventional instruments.

5.

What is an heterodyne wave analyzer?

6,

Mention the variou driteria in measuring harmonic distortions.

7.

What are the factors to be considered for the selection of trans.ducer?

8.

State piezo-electric effect.

9.

What is mean by Data Acquisition Systems?

10.

What is mean by fiber optics?

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11.

(a)

(i)

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(5

16

SO marks)

Discuss about the various sources of error encountered

measurement system with examples. What are the remedies to

(8)

alleviate these errors?

(ii)

Sketch _the construction ofAnderson's bridge and derive the balance

conditions to get unknown parameters.
.

(b)

Or

(a)

Explain the principle of operation of Q-meter with neat diagram.

(ii)

yvhat is an MI meter? Explain the. working of attraction type

(i)

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(ii)

(8)

Draw -the architecture of a virtual instrument and explain its

(8)

relation to the operating system.

With } an

example

explain

how

to

perform

the

data

flow

(8)

programming and a virtual instrument running.

(8)

(i)

M1 meter with neat sketches.

12.

(8)

Or

(b)

(i)

Explain graphical programming palettes and tools; functions and

(8)

libraries of Lab VIEW.

(ii)

Using th controls and indicators tools in Lab VIEW design a fuel

(8)

monitoring system-using lab VIEW.

13.

(a)

What is mean by function generator? Explain its operation with neat.

block diagram.
or

14;

(b)
(a).

Explain the construction and working of CRO with neat diagram.

Explain the construction and principle of working of a linear variable
differential transformer (LVDT). Also explain how the magnitude and
direction of the displacement of core of an LVDT detected.

(10+6)

Or
(b)

Write briefly

on

thermocouples

and

thermistors

for

temperature

(16)

measurement.

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(a)

(i)

Bow computer controlled instrumentation system works? Explain it

with suitabe diagrams.

(ii)

Draw

the

block

(8)

diagram

and explain its operations_.

of'

digital

data

acquisition

system

(8)

Or

(b)

(i)

How to. multiplex the signals in :rhodern measurement systems.

Explain it with an example.

(ii)

(8)

With a functional block diagram explai:g the operation of optical

time domain reflectometer.

(8)
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Sixth Semester
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Electronics and Communication Engineerir;tg

EC 235'1/EG .6lli0144 EC 602 ___.:. MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION
(Regulations 2008/2010)
Time: Three hours

Maximum: 100 marks

Anar ALL questions.
PART A- (10

2 20marks)

1.

Give the difference between accuracy and preCision.

2.

Give the schematic of Maxwell Bridge.

3.

Compare CRO and DSO.

4.

. What is True RMS?

5.

What is harmonic distortion?

Give the application of sweep generator.

6.
7.

8.

Give th.e merits and limitations of DVM.

What is virtual instrumentation?

9.

What is a data logger?.

10.

What is an IEEE 488 standard?

PART B- (5

11.

(a)

(i)
(ii)

16 = 80 marks)

Briefly explain the .static

measurement system.

and dynamic characteristics of a

Discuss the errors involved in a measurement system.

Or

(8)
(8)

(b)

(i)

With a nt::at diagram

voltmeter.

explai:f\ the working

of

moving

Briefly explain the importance o( calibration and standards in a

measurement system.
(8)

(ii)
12.

(a)

coii
(8)

With a neat diagram explain the construction and working of cathode ray
(16)
oscilloscope.
Or
With a neat diag:ram explain the construction and working of digital
(16)
storage oscilloscope.

(b)

13.

(a)

(i)

With a neat diagram explain the working of Spectrum analyzer. (8)

(ii)

Write short notes on LCR meters.

(8)

Or

(b)

14.

(a)

(i)

Briefly explain the construction

generator.

(ii)

Write short notes on frequency synthesizers.

and working of

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signal
(8)
(8)

With a neat functional block diagram and schematic explain the working
(16)
.of digital multimeter.
Or

(b)

1Q.

(a)

(i)

What is computer controlled instrumentation? Explain its role in

data acquisition systems.
(8)

.(ii)

Write short notes on virtual instrumentation.

(8)

(i)

Brj.efly explain the elements of digital data acquisition system.

(8)

(ii)

Write short notes on IEEE488 bus s-tandard:

(8)

Or

(b)

(i)

What is data logger? Explain the role of data loggers in data

acquisition system.
(8)
.

(ii)

Write short notes

on

optical time domain refleCtomete.

(8)

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B. E./B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015.

Sixth Semester

Aeronautical Engineering

AE 2352/ AE 54/ AE 1353/ 080180031110122 AE 603 ..:.__ EXPERIMENTALSTRESS

ANALYSIS

<R:egulations 2008/20 10)

Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

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Answer ALL questions.

PART A-. (10 x 2

20marks) .

1.

Define Range:

2.

Define Gauge factor.

3.

What is stra;in rosette?

4.

.What are the restrictions of an optical gauge?.

List the difference types ofelectrical strain gauges.

6.

What are the margins of potentiometer circuit?

7.

What is stress trajectory?

8.

What is stress optic law?

9.

What are the .advantages of thermograph?

10.

List the limitations of Holography.

'11.

(a)

PART B- (5 x 16

!I

'80 marks)

Explain clearly Optical Acoustical and Electrical extensometers.-

(16)

Or

(b)

Explain in detail the accuracy and sensitivity range of measurements. (16)

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(a)

Explain the construction and working of Acoustic Strain Gauge.

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(16)

Or

(b)

Explain the different types of electrical strain gauges.

(16)

(a)

Explain the various methods of calibrating the strain gauge.

(16)

Or

14:

(b)

What is the .compulsion of temperature compensation? How this can be

(16)
accomplished?

(a)

Select any two compensation techniques used in photo electricity and also
(16)
explain with neat diagrams.
or

15.

(b)

Explain any tw;Q.,9rittle coating methods.

(16)

( a)

Explain with neat sketches magnetic particle inspection.

( 16)

I.

Or

(b)

Explain the following with neat sketh :

(i)

Acoustic Emission Technique

(8)

(ii)

Fluorescent Penetrant Technique.

(8)

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Seventh Semester
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AE 2401/ AE 14011 080180043/ AE 64/10122 AE 702

AVIONICS

(Regulations 2008/2010)
-

Maximum : 100 marks

Time : Three hours

Ans\ver ALL questions.
PART A- (10

20 marks)

1.

Mention the steps involved in Avionics system design.

2.

State the principles of Gyroscope."

3.

Differentiate between. combinational a:r;td sequential logic circuits.

, 4.

Writ a note ori semi conductor memory.

5..

What do you mean by singJe source and multiple sink data transmission? Give
example.

6.

What are the disadvantages of first generation Architecture?

7.

State the advantages of Night Vision Goggles.

8.

Differentiate LED and LCD.

9.

Differentiate between Stable and-strap down INS.

10.

Mention the importance of Certification.

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PART B-- (5
11.

(a)

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16 = 80 marks)

Explain the importance of Avionics in space systems.

(16)

Or

(b)

(i)

Explain the design techniques . and

Civil Avionics systems.

. ._,

(ii)

procedures

followed in
(8)

Explain-the concepts of Survivability and Vulnerability in detaiL (8)

12.

(a)

'Explain the following :

(i)

Addressing modes of 8085.

(8)

(ii)

Machine control instructions.

(8)

Or
(b)

13.

(a)

,
,,

Explain the following :

(i)

Memory mapping process.

(8)

(ii)

Registers and interrupt signals of 8085.

(8)

(i)

Explain the protocol structure of ARINC 629.

(ii)

Explain about Pave pillar Architecture.

(10)
(6)

or

(b)

With a neat sketch, describe the architecture of ARINC 429 data bus in
(16)

detail.

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14.

(a)

Explain the following in detail :

(i)

(ii)

Shadow mask CRT.

(8)

HUD in Military Aircrafts.

(8)
.

Or
(b)

15.

(a)

Explain the following :

(i)

MFDS_

(4)

(ii)

DVI

(6)

(iii)

HOTAS.

(6)

(i)

Explain in detail a!Jout the importance of Reliability in Civil

Avionics sy$tem.
(8)

(ii)

Explain the various mqdules of Electronc warfare in detail.

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(8)

Or
(b)

Explai the following :

(i)

Common mode failures.

(ii)

Theory.ofDigital fly-bywire control.

(4)
(12)

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