[Nov-17]

[EEI-785]
M.Tech. Degree Examination
PSA, MD & CAD/CAM
I SEMESTER
TRANSDUCERS AND SIGNAL CONDITIONING
(Effective from the admitted batch 2016-17 onwards)
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 60
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Instructions: Each Module carries 12 marks.
Answer all modules choosing one question from each module.
All parts of the module must be answered in one place only.
Figures in the right hand margin indicate marks allotted.
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MODULE-I
1. a) Explain the block diagram of measuring system 6
b) Explain the criteria for selection a transducer 6
OR
2. Explain different classifications of transducers and explain the
characteristics of Transducer 12
MODULE-II
3. a) Give schematic diagram of a variable resistance potentiometric
transducer and give its input-output characteristic with Loading
effect included. Also give advantages and disadvantages of
potentiometric transducer 6
b) Explain semiconductor strain gauge with working principle,
material and applications 6
OR
4. Write short notes on:
a) Thermistors 6
b) LVDT 6
MODULE-III
5. a) Explain piezoelectric transducer with neat diagram, working
principle, material and necessity of charge amplifier 6
 b) Describe the construction working and applications of Hall
effect transducers 6
OR
6. a) Explain Mangneto-Strictive transducers 6
b) Write short note on photo-voltaic and electro chemical
transducer 6
MODULE-IV
7. a) Explain the measurement of pressure with bellows 6
b) Draw the block diagram of a feedback system and explain each
block in detail 6
OR
8. Explain in detail about:
a) Shaft encoder 6
b) Photo-emissive 6
MODULE-V
9. a) Write short notes on Signal Conditioning 6
b) Explain construction of Op-Amp based instrumentation
amplifier 6
OR
10. a) Explain any two D/A conversion techniques 6
b) Explain in detail about AC bridges 6

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