Quiz I

GE 108 - Basic Electronics course

Maximum marks: 40, Time: 1 hour.

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guidelines will be penalized with reduction of marks/grades (upto ‘F’ grade).

Note 1: Common Data to all questions unless explicitly mentioned in the question:
Data 1: VD = 700 mV and n = 1 for diodes.
Data 2: Circuits operate at room temperature.
Note 2: Assume the suitable data if not given and mention it clearly on answer sheet.
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1. (10 points) For given circuit (Figure 1), calculate small signal voltage gain i.e. vout /vin .
2 KΩ

vin
2 KΩ 1 KΩ vout 2 mA (DC)
6 V (DC)

Figure 1: Circuit diagram for question 1

2. (10 points) Find peak inverse voltage (PIV) of the given circuit (Figure 2).
5 KΩ
3 KΩ

18 sin(ωt) 1 KΩ vi 2.5 V (DC) 2 V (DC) vo

2 V (DC)
4 KΩ 6 KΩ

Figure 2: Circuit diagram for question 2 Figure 3: Circuit diagram for question 3

3. (10 points) Plot the transfer characteristic (vi vs vo ) of the given circuit (Figure 3). Mention each of
the critical points clearly.

4. Estimate the diode voltage at 1 mA and 25 ◦ C, when measured junction current and voltage at a partic-
ular temperature are known and given below.
(a) (5 points) 590 mV at 100 µA and 100 ◦ C.
(b) (5 points) 850 mV at 10 mA and -50 ◦ C.
Total for Question 4: 10
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