Module No.
1: P-N Junction Diode & Applications
1. Explain the reverse bias mode of operation of the P-N Junction diode with neat
sketch. [May 23, 5 M]
2. Compare or differentiate between clipper and clamper circuits. [May 23, 5 M]
3. With appropriate mathematical analysis explain the effect of temperature on the
P-N junction diode V-I characteristics. [May 23, 5 M]
4. State & explain the Shockley’s current equation of the P-N junction diode.
[May 23 (DSE), Dec 22 (DSE), 5 M]
5. With a neat sketch explain the unbiased positive clamper circuit operation.
[May 23(DSE), 5 M]
6. Explain how a PN junction is formed with a neat diagram. [Dec 22, 10 M]
7. For the circuit shown in below figure draw output waveform if an input signal
of 20V peak-to-peak is applied. [Dec 22 (DSE), 5 M]
Module No. 2: Special Semiconductor Devices
1. Explain the operation of the photo diode with neat sketch. [May 23, 5M]
2. Explain with the help of neat diagram working of light emitting diode (LED).
[May 23, 10M]
3. Compare Zener breakdown and Avalanche breakdown. Describe the reverse
biased characteristics of Zener diode with neat sketch. [May 23, 10M]
4. Explain the working principle and operation of solar cell with a neat sketch.
[May 23 (DSE), Dec 22, 5M]
5. Explain the V-I characteristics of a photo diode with a neat sketch. What is
meant by ‘dark current’? [May 23 (DSE), Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
6. Discus working of Zener diode as voltage regulator for changing input supply
voltage and changing load resistance. [May 23 (DSE), Dec 22, Dec 22 (DSE),
10M]
7. For LED sketch and explain constructional details and discuss the operation.
[May 23 (DSE), Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
8. With a neat sketch write a short note on solar cell describing its structure or
construction, working and V-I characteristics. Mention few real life applications
of solar cell. [Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
9. With neat sketch describe structure, construction, operation and V-I
characteristics of Schottkey diode. [Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
Module No. 3: Bipolar Junction Transistor
1. Compare different biasing circuits of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). [May
23, 10M]
2. For small signal amplifier in common emitter (CE) BJT configuration using
voltage divider biasing perform small signal (AC) analysis using the hybrid-π
model. [May 23, Dec 22, 10M]
3. Explain input and output characteristics of BJT in common emitter (CE)
configuration. [May 23 (DSE), Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
4. Explain the concept of DC load line & Q-point in BJT. [Dec 22, 5M]
5. Draw all the different biasing circuits of BJT. Derive the expression of stability
factor (SI) for the voltage divider biasing circuit. [Dec 22, 10M]
Module No. 4: Field Effect Devices
1. Draw circuit diagram and explain the operation of different biasing
circuits used for D-MOSFET. [May 23, 10M]
2. For the voltage divider bias circuit shown in figure using N- channel
E-MOSFET calculate Q-point whereQ= [V DS , I D ] . [May 23, 10M]
3. With neat sketch explain the operation of n-channel enhancement MOSFET.
[May 23 (DSE), Dec 22 (DSE), 10M]
4. Describe the pinch-off condition in JFET with neat labeled diagram.
[Des 22, 5M]
5. Explain with the help of neat diagram construction, working and V-I
characteristics of n- channel JFET. [Des 22, 10M]
6. Draw a circuit diagram of common source (CS) E- MOSFET
amplifier, derive equation of voltage gain (Av), input resistance (Ri)
and output resistance (Ro). [Des 22, 10M]
7. Draw circuit diagram and explain the operation of different biasing
circuits used for E-MOSFET. [Dec 22, 10M]
Module No. 5: Rectifiers and Filters
1. Derive an expression for the ripple factor (ϒ) of a full wave bridge
type rectifier. [May 23, 5M]
2. Explain the operation of inductor (L) type filter with neat sketch.
[May 23, 5M]
3. Describe the working or operation of a center tapped type full wave
rectifier with a neat sketch. Draw the input voltage & output voltage
waveform. [May 23, 10M]
4. For any full wave rectifier, derive the output voltage expression for
AC output voltage ( V rms ) & DC or average ( V dc ) output voltage. [May
23, Dec 22, 10M]
5. Sketch and explain with appropriate waveforms the capacitor (C)
filter. [May 23 DSE, Dec 22, Dec 22 DSE, 5M]
6. Draw the circuit diagram and explain the operation of full wave
bridge rectifier. [May 23 DSE, Dec 22 DSE, 5M]
7. For (any) full wave rectifier, define ‘ripple factor’ and derive
expression for ripple facto( γ ). [May 23 DSE, Dec 22 DSE, 10M]
8. With neat sketch describe the operation of bridge type full wave
rectifier with appropriate waveform. [May 23 DSE, 10M]
9. Systematically compare all filter circuits (C, L, LC & CLC) on any
five points. [May 23 DSE, Dec 22 DSE, 10M]
10. With neat sketch describe the operation of center-tapped full wave
rectifier with appropriate waveform. [Dec 22 DSE, 10M]
Module No. 6: Emerging Electronic Devices
1. What are memristors? Explain the operating principle, construction
and working of memristors with a neat sketch. [May 23, 10M]
2. Explain construction and working principle of Single Electron
Transistor. [Dec 22, 10M]
