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MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Constituent Institute of MAHE –Deemed University)
Manipal – 576 104

SIXTH SEM. B.E. (MECHANICAL & I. & P. ENGG.) DEGREE END SEMESTER
(Make-up) EXAMINATIONS JULY 2006
SUBJECT : MECHATRONICS (MEE-310/IPE-310)
28/07/2006
Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50

Instructions to Candidates:
™ Answer ANY FIVE full questions.

1.a) What are transducers? Explain with a neat sketch working principle of linear
potentiometer. (5)

b) What is piezoelectric material? Explain with a sketch the working of piezoelectric

sensor. (5)

2.a) Explain the construction and working of a 3 bit down counter with sketches. (5)

b) Explain with a sketch, the working of hybrid stepper motor. (5)

3.a) Explain with sketches the working of DC servomotor. (5)

b) What is a filter? Explain the different types of filters used in mechatronics. (5)

4.a) Explain with a sketch the working of laser interferometric transducer for measuring
the range. (6)

b) What are the different types of addressable memories by 8085 microprocessor?

(4)

5.a) Discuss the application of mechatronics in engine management system. (5)

b) Explain the construction and working of R-2R ladder type Digital to Analogue
Converter. (5)

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6.a) With sketches discuss the working, characteristics and application of a thyristor
(SCR). (5)

b) Construct the ladder logic diagram of PLC for two-cylinder sequencing in pneumatic
system. (5)

7.a) What is fuzzy logic? Explain the application of fuzzy logic for room temperature
control system. (6)

b) Write a program to evaluate the following function using 8085 Intel microprocessor
X*Y
where X and Y are integers. (4)

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