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M.Tech. Degree Examination, June-July 2009
Design of Analog and Mixed Mode VLSI Circuits
3 hrs, Max. Marks:100
Note:1. Answer any FIVE full questions.
2. Missing data may be suitably assumed.
Derive an expression for transconductance of MOSFET from fundamental concept.
(10 Darts)
Explain the operation of common source amplifier with resistive load and with diode load.
(10 Darks)
Por the circuit shown below figure Q2 (a) draw the small signal model and obtain expression
for output resistance. (08 Marks)
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Fig. Q2 (a)
Derive an expression for voltage gain of source follower (07 Marks)
Differentiate between cascade and folded cascade amplifier. (05 Marks)
Explain the operation of N-channel current mirror circuit and hence derive a relationship
between i, and i. (0 parks)
Design a current sink of 250 A and a V,. of 0.5 V for the self biased high swing cascade
configuration circuit. Assume V,, = 0.25V, K’=110x 10" (10 saris)
Explain the general principle of the band gap reference. Derive an expression for bandgap
reference voltage. (0 Marks)
Explain the operation of Gilbert cell with relevant circuit diagrams, What are its merits and
demerits? (0 Darks)
Explain the operation of 2 stage CMOS op-amp circuit. (10 Marks)
Explain the operation of sense amplifier with neat sketch. (10 Marks)
What are the specifications of ADC? Explain each one of them in detail (10 marks)
Explain the operation of sample hold circuit. With special reference to sample mode, hold
mode and operture error. (10 Maris)
Explain the operation of voltage scaling DAG architecture with neat diagram and equations
(10 Marks)
‘What is a mixer? Discuss the design aspects of a CMOS mixer. (0 Marks)
Writea short notes on any tivo of the following:
PLL. (10 Darks)
Wilson current source. (10 Marks)
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