Subject Code: 328652(28)

B.E. 6th Semester (ETC) Class Test -1 Date: 11/05/2021

Subject: Electronic Circuit Design
Time: 2 Hrs. Maximum Marks: 60

Note: Attempt all questions. Part (a) carries 4 marks and is compulsory. Attempt any two parts from part (b),
(c) and (d) carrying 8 marks each.
CO1: Design various linear & nonlinear wave-shaping circuits.
CO2: Analyze the waveform at different nodes of the Multivibrator.
CO3: Develop various electronic circuits using IC555 Timers.

Q.
Questions Marks CO BL PI
No.

1 (a) [I] To get a Sawtooth or ramp output waveform, the restoration time 1 CO1 L1 1.3.1
must be:
(A) Zero (B) Infinite (C) One (D) double of sweep time.

[II] Relationship between all the three types of error is? 1 CO1 L1 1.3.1

(A) 𝑒𝑠 = 2𝑒𝑑 = 8𝑒𝑡 (B) 𝑒𝑡 = 2𝑒𝑑 = 8𝑒𝑠

(C) 𝑒𝑠 = 2𝑒𝑡 = 8𝑒𝑑 (D) 𝑒𝑑 = 2𝑒𝑠 = 8𝑒𝑡

[III] A diode shunt clipper is required to clip off the input, which is 1 CO1 L1 1.3.1
exactly above 4.6V. The diode has 𝑉𝛾 = 0.6𝑉. The value of VR must
be
(A) 4V (B) 4.6V (C) 5.2V (D) None of these.

[IV] Identify the correct statement about the clipper circuit. 1 CO1 L1 1.3.1
(A) It consists of linear and non-linear elements but does not contain
energy storing elements.
(B) It consists of linear elements but does not contain non-linear and
energy storing elements.
(C) It consists of Non-linear elements but does not contain linear and
energy storing elements.
(D) It consists of energy storing elements but does not contain linear
and non-linear elements.

(b) Explain square wave generator circuit with neat circuit diagram and 08 CO1 L4 2.1.3
waveforms.

(c) For the circuit shown in figure, plot v0 versus vi indicating all 08 CO1 L5 3.2.1
intercepts, slopes and voltage levels. Also sketch v0, if 𝒗𝒊 = 20sin wt.
Indicate all voltage levels.
 (d) Explain the operation of high pass RC circuit as a differentiator. 08 CO1 L4 2.1.3

2 (a) [I] In the stable state, the loop gain is: 1 CO2 L1 1.3.1
(A) <1 (B) >1 (C) =1 (D) =0

[II] Which multivibrator is used as a basic memory element? 1 CO2 L1 1.3.1

(A) Bistable (B) Monostable (C) Astable (D) None of these

[III] Which multivibrator is used as a master oscillator? 1 CO2 L1 1.3.1

(A) Bistable (B) Monostable (C) Astable (D) None of these

[IV] Which multivibrator is also known as one shot multivibrator? 1 CO2 L1 1.3.1
(A) Bistable (B) Monostable (C) Astable (D) All of these.

(b) What is the role of commutating capacitor in bistable multivibrator. 08 CO2 L4 2.1.3
Explain in brief.

(c) A self-biased bistable multivibrator using n-p-n transistors having 08 CO2 L5 3.2.1
VCE(sat) = 0.3 V, VBE(sat) = 0.7 V, RC = 1 kΩ, R1 = 9.1 kΩ, R2 = 20 kΩ,
RE = 0.43 kΩ, hFE(min) = 30, VCC = 6 V, and zero base-to-emitter
voltage for cut-off is shown in Figure. Find the stable state voltages
and currents.

(d) Explain collector coupled monostable multivibrator with waveform. 08 CO2 L4 2.1.3

3 (a) [I] For a divide-by-5 circuit, what will be the value of timing interval 1 CO3 L1 1.3.1
tp if the frequency of the input trigger is 2 KHz:
(A) 2.1msec (B) 2.6msec (C) 4.2msec (D) 1.6msec

[II] A 555 timer is used to turn on a motor pump for 1 minutes. What 1 CO3 L1 1.3.1
will be the value of resister for this circuit if C=47 µf
 (A)1171 kΩ (B) 19.519 kΩ (C) 1850 kΩ (D) 30.835 kΩ

[III] Which one is the CMOS version of the IC-555 Timer: 1 CO3 L1 1.3.1
(A) 4555 (B) 6555 (C) 7555 (D) C555

[IV] What is the work of discharge transistor in the 555 timer circuit. 1 CO3 L1 1.3.1
(A) discharge the external capacitor to stop the timing.
(B) discharge the external capacitor to start the timing over again.
(C) Charge the external capacitor to stop the timing.
(D) Charge the external capacitor to start the timing over again.

(b) Discuss the working of 555 timer as PWM generator? 08 CO3 L4 2.1.3

(c) Draw the circuit diagram of astable multivibrator using IC555 timer 08 CO3 L5 3.2.1
with 50% duty cycle. If output frequency of oscillation is 5KHz and
capacitor value of 0.1 µf is available, design the circuit.

(d) An IC 555 chip has been used to construct a pulse generator. Typical 08 CO3 L5 3.2.1
pin connections with components is shown in fig. for such
application. However, it is desired to generate a square pulse of
10KHz.

Evaluate values of RA and RB and if the capacitor has the value of

0.01μF for the configuration closed. If necessary, you can suggest
modifications in the external circuit configuration.

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