MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION (Deemed University) SIXTH SEMESTER B.E. (MECHANICAL) DEGREE EXAMINATION ~ DECEMBER 2006 SUBJECT: MECHATRONICS ~ (MEE 310) (CREDIT SYSTEM) Thursday, December 14, 2006 ‘Time: 3 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100 = Answer any FIVE full questions. LA. With a block diagram explain the elements of a mechatronic system. 1B. Explain the construction and working of weighted resistor type DAC Tel What are filters? Explain the different types of filters and their applications (6+6+8 = 20 marks) 2A. With neat sketches explain the two types of direction control valves 2B. Discuss briefly the following, i) PVDF tactile sensor ii) Micro switch iii) Reed switch 4. What are the different types of memories of 8085 microprocessor? Explain (8+6+6 = 20 marks) 3A. With sketches explain how cylinder sequencing is done using a PLC 3B. With the help of sketch explain the working principle of ultrasonic range sensor 3C. Discuss the Torque-speed characteristics of a stepper motor, (8+6+6 = 20 marks) 4A. Explain with the help of neat sketches jy Tachometer il) Inductive proximity switch il) Rotary potentiometer 4B. Discuss the working principle and application of a solenoid, 4C_ Write a program to evaluate expression: Z=P*Q+R*S, using 8085 microprocessor, (8+6+6 = 20 marks) SA. What are piezoelectric materials? Explain the construction and working of the following piezoelectric transducer. i) Velocity transducer ii) Accelerometer 5. With sketch explain the construction and working principle of MOSFET. SC. Explain the engine management system with the help of block diagram. (8+6+6 = 20 marks) 6A. Explain with sketches, the following type of sensors. i) Eddy current sensor ii) Inductosyn 6B. Explain the construction and working of a3 bit down counter 6C. Explain the construction and working of hybrid type stepper motor. (8#646 = 20 marks) 7A. Discuss the neural network model for tool condition monitoring in orthogonal cutting. 7B. Explain the following: i) Differential operational amplifier ii) Comparaiot 4€. Tow the speed of a DC motor is controlled using SCR? Explain with sketoh (8+6+6 = 20 marks) a