POKHARA UNIVERSITY

Level: Bachelor Semester – Spring Year : 2006

Programme: BE Full Marks: 100
Course: Basic Electronics Engineering Time : 3hrs.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far
as practicable.
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Attempt all the questions.

1. a) Describe intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor in brief. 8

b) With the help of neat and clean curve explain V-I characteristics of p- 7
n junction diode and also discuss the important application of diode.
2. a) How does a semiconductor differ from conductor and insulator? 8
Explain with the help of energy band diagram.
b) Briefly explain the common emitter (CE) transistor input and output 7
characteristics showing the different regions of operation.
3. a) What do you understand by feedback? Explain the advantage of 7
negative feed back in an amplifier.
b) Draw the circuit diagram of a full wave center tap connection and 8
bridge connection. Explain with their working principle.
4. a) Derive the expression for rectification efficiency and ripple factor for 8
full wave rectifier.
b) What is the function of filter in power supply? Explain with help of 7
LC filter.
5. a) State and draw De-Morgans theorem by truth table and explain the 7
advantage of digital signal over analog.
b) Performs the following conversion: 8
i) (781.36)10 = ( ? )2
ii) (2ABD8)16 = ( ?)10
iii) (F5C.2B)16 = ( ?)8
iv) (10110110111)2 = ( ?)16
6. a) Define amplitude Modulation and draw the wave shapes of the 7
message signal, carrier and modulated wave.
b) Why is a CRT considered as a heart of Oscilloscope? Draw and
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explain the general block diagram of CRO.
7. Write short notes on (Any Two): 5×2
a) OP-AMP
b) RC phase shift oscillator
c) Photo and diffusion current