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Program Name: Bachelor of Engineering

Branch: ALL
Course / Subject Code : BE01000111
Course / Subject Name : Basic Electronics Engineering

Chapter 1: Semiconductor Diodes

3-Mark Questions:
1. Define a p-n junction diode and explain its basic operation.
2. What are the temperature effects on a p-n junction diode?
3. Explain the concept of the DC load line analysis for a diode.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Discuss the characteristics of a p-n junction diode with respect to forward and
reverse bias.
2. Explain the diode approximations used in circuit analysis.
3. Describe the Zener diode and its applications in voltage regulation.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Derive the equation for the current-voltage characteristics of a p-n junction diode.
2. Explain the diode AC model and its applications in small-signal analysis.
3. Discuss the various diode testing methods and their significance in electronics.

Chapter 2: Diode Applications

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is the difference between half-wave and full-wave rectifiers?
2. Explain the function of a Zener diode in a voltage regulator.
3. What is the role of an RC filter in a power supply circuit?
4-Mark Questions:
1. Describe the operation of a half-wave rectifier with a diagram.
2. Explain the working of a series and shunt clipping circuit.

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3. Discuss the principle and applications of clamping circuits.

7-Mark Questions:
1. Compare the performance of half-wave and full-wave rectifiers in terms of efficiency
and ripple factor.
2. Explain the working of a Zener diode voltage regulator with a diagram and its
applications.
3. Derive the voltage multiplication factor for a DC voltage multiplier circuit.

Chapter 3: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT)

3-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the operation of a Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT).
2. What are the different current components in a BJT?
3. Define the terms "BJT amplification" and "BJT switching."
4-Mark Questions:
1. Discuss the characteristics of a BJT in common base (CB), common emitter (CE), and
common collector (CC) configurations.
2. Explain the various BJT voltages and currents with respect to the transistor's
operation.
3. How do you test a BJT for its functionality?
7-Mark Questions:
1. Derive the current gain expressions for BJT in CE, CB, and CC configurations.
2. Explain the working of a BJT amplifier and its performance in terms of voltage and
current gain.
3. Compare the common base, common emitter, and common collector configurations
in terms of their characteristics and applications.

Chapter 4: BJT Biasing

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is a bias point in a BJT circuit?
2. Explain the DC load line in the context of BJT biasing.
3. What are the differences between base bias and collector-to-base bias in BJT biasing?

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4-Mark Questions:
1. Discuss the voltage-divider biasing method for BJTs and its advantages.
2. Compare and contrast the different biasing methods used in BJTs.
3. Explain the significance of the bias circuit design in maintaining the stability of a BJT
amplifier.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Derive the expressions for the bias point and operating point for a BJT amplifier using
voltage-divider biasing.
2. Discuss the factors affecting the stability of a BJT biasing circuit and how to improve
it.
3. Solve a problem to calculate the bias point and operating conditions of a BJT
amplifier.

Chapter 5: AC Analysis of BJT Circuits

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is the role of coupling and bypass capacitors in BJT circuits?
2. Define the AC load line in BJT analysis.
3. What is the difference between common emitter (CE), common base (CB), and
common collector (CC) configurations in AC analysis?
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the small-signal model of a BJT in a common emitter configuration.
2. Derive the voltage gain for a CE amplifier with and without an emitter resistor.
3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of CE, CB, and CC circuits in terms of gain
and impedance.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Perform an AC analysis of a common emitter (CE) circuit with and without a bypass
capacitor.
2. Compare the performance of CE, CB, and CC configurations in terms of voltage gain,
input impedance, and output impedance.
3. Explain the significance of the emitter resistor in a CE amplifier and its effect on the
circuit’s performance.

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Chapter 6: Field Effect Transistors (FET)

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is the principle of operation of a Junction Field Effect Transistor (JFET)?
2. Define the term "gate bias" in the context of FET operation.
3. What is the difference between a JFET and a MOSFET?
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the characteristics of a JFET and its applications in electronics.
2. Describe the working of a MOSFET and its advantages over a JFET.
3. Discuss the parameters provided in the datasheet of a JFET and their significance.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the operation and characteristics of JFETs with a diagram and discuss its
applications in amplifiers.
2. Discuss the different types of MOSFETs and their advantages in switching
applications.
3. Compare the amplification and switching characteristics of JFET and MOSFET with
suitable examples.

Chapter 7: FET Biasing

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is the importance of biasing in FET circuits?
2. Explain the concept of self-biasing in FETs.
3. Define gate biasing and its significance in FET circuits.
4-Mark Questions:
1. Discuss the DC load line and bias point in the context of FET circuits.
2. Explain the different types of biasing techniques used for JFETs.
3. Compare the various biasing methods for JFETs and their stability.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Derive the expression for the bias point and operating conditions of a JFET using the
gate bias method.
2. Solve a problem to calculate the bias point and stability of a FET biasing circuit.

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3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various biasing techniques in FETs.

Chapter 8: Special Purpose Diodes

3-Mark Questions:
1. What is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) and how does it work?
2. Define a photo diode and its application in optical communication.
3. What is a solar cell, and how does it generate electricity?
4-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the working principle of a PIN diode and its applications.
2. Discuss the characteristics and applications of a Schottky diode.
3. Describe the working of a varactor diode and its use in tuning circuits.
7-Mark Questions:
1. Explain the working principle of a Tunnel diode and its applications in high-speed
switching circuits.
2. Discuss the construction and operation of a seven-segment display using LEDs.
3. Compare the characteristics and applications of LED, photo diode, and solar cell.

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