Department of Mechanical Engineering

B.M.S College of Engineering, Bangalore-19

(Autonomous College under VTU)

Continuous Internal Evaluation [40 marks] CIE - III

Name of Candidate Semester 7th Sem C Section
USN Course Code 1 6 M E 7 D C M C T
Date:Duration: 75 minutes Course title Mechatronics
Answer TWO Full questions: Q3 compulsory
Q Questions Marks Bloo CO PO
No. ms
Level
a) Explain with a sketch and VI characteristics of a solid state
2,5,1
switch which can be used to convert AC to DC voltage.

b) Differentiate clearly between a diode, thyristor and

1
transistor. 6+6+8 3 2

c) If an instruments needs to rotate an equal precise

angles suggest the type of motor required and
explain the working principle.

OR

a)Explain the following with sketch

i) Pressure relief valve ii) Pressure sequence valve 2
2 b) With the help of a neat sketch, explain the working of a 10+10 3 2
solenoid operated 4/3 sliding spool valve.

a) Explain the characteristics of an ideal operational

5,2
amplifiers. Explain the function of its two input
terminals.
3 b) With a relevant equations and circuit explain the 8+12 5 2

working of Wheatstone bridge under balanced

and unbalanced conditions.