CAT 2

Program: Diploma in Biomedical Engineering

Year of study: 1

Semester: 2

Course code: DBE1205

Course name: Biomedical Signals and Systems

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM

Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Instruction to Students:

1. Read instructions carefully.

2. Mobile phones even when switched off are prohibited in the examination room.
3. Do not take any paper outside the examination room.
4. Use a blue/black pen for writing and a pencil for drawing where necessary.
5. All rough work should be done in the answer booklet and then crossed. Pages must not
be removed from the answer booklet.
6. This paper consists of ….. numbers, each carrying equal marks.
7. Start each number on a separate page with answers properly numbered.
8. Reference books such as text books, summary or any other material that contains any
information except the answer sheet and a non-programmable scientific calculator is not
allowed in to the examination room.
Section A

1. An ideal operational amplifier has

 A
infinite output impedance
.

B. zero input impedance

C. infinite bandwidth

D
All of the above
.
2. The open-loop voltage gain (Aol) of an op-amp is the
A external voltage gain the device is capable of

B internal voltage gain the device is capable of

C most controlled parameter

D same as Acl
3. If ground is applied to the (+) terminal of an inverting op-amp, the (–) terminal will:
A not need an input resistor

B be virtual ground

C have high reverse current

D not invert the signal

4. With negative feedback, the returning signal:
A aids the input signal

B is proportional to output current

C opposes the input signal

D is proportional to differential voltage gain

5. An op-amp circuit in which the output voltage is equal to the difference between the
two input voltages is called a(n) _____
A Integrator

B Differentiator

C differential amplifier

D voltage regulator
6. The common-mode rejection ratio (CMMR) is the ratio of _____ to ______.
A
the differential voltage gain, the common-mode voltage gain
.
 B. the differential power gain, the common-mode power gain

C. the ideal voltage gain, the actual voltage gain

D
signal voltage, noise voltage
.
7.
______ is NOT a characteristic of an ideal op-amp.
A Infinite voltage gain

B Minimum bandwidth

C Infinite input impedance

D Zero output impedance

8. The given circuit is ___.

A an inverting amplifier

B a noninverting amplifier

C a voltage follower

D a differential amplifier
9. Feedback is used in an open-loop operational amplifier circuit.
A True

B False
10.
An op-amp has very low open-loop gain.
True

B False
11.
The feedback resistor adds to the gain of an op-amp.
A True
 B False
12. The determination of a digital signal's frequency and waveshape is best accomplished
with which test equipment?
A an oscilloscope

B a multimeter

C a spectrum analyzer

D a frequency generator
13.
A +5 V PCB power source that has been "pulled down" to a +3.4 V level may be due
to:
A a circuit open

B a faulty regulator

C the half-split method

D a circuit short
14. The use of a multimeter with digital circuits allows the measurement of:
A pulse width

B voltage or resistance

C Current

D pulse trains
15. The three basic steps for fixing a failure are ISOLATE, DIAGNOSE, and REPAIR.
A True

B False
16. The use of a logic probe may be improved through the use of a(n) ________.
A logic clip

B frequency counter

C Oscilloscope

D current tracer
17. The results of internal IC failures will usually be noticed during the ______ phase of
troubleshooting.
A
Diagnostic
.
 B. Isolation

C. Repair

D
final test
.
18. The following are classes of medical device except:
A Class II
B Class V
C Class I
D Class II
19. The process of concept generation in medical device life cycle involves;
A Testing the device in a laboratory
B Building a functional prototype
C Creation of an idea
D None of the above
20. The levels of quality evolution include the following except
A Quality control
B Quality measurement
C Quality management
D Total quality management

SECTION B
21. With examples, briefly describe the types of equipment failure. 4mrks@

22. Discuss the process of commissioning and decommissioning of a medical device. 8 mrks

23. Discus the main properties of an op amp. 6mrk

Name 5 major parts of a colorimeter and state their functions.(5mrks)

What is the total magnification of a light microscope with an eyepiece lens of ×10 and an
objective lens of ×40? (1mrk)

A differential amplifier has an open-loop voltage gain of 100. The input signals are 2.5V and 2.4V. The output
voltage of the amplifier is:
(a) −10V (b) 1mV
(c) 10V (d) 1 kV
A differential amplifier has a voltage gain of 120×103 and a common-mode rejection ratio of 100 dB. The common-
mode gain of the operational amplifier is:
(a) 1.2×103 (b) 1.2
(c) 1.2×1010 (d) 1.2×10−5

Determine the common-mode gain of an op amp that has a differential voltage gain of 150 × 103 and a CMRR of 90 dB.
From equation (3),
CMRR D 20 log10
_
differential voltage gain
common mode gain
_
dB
Hence 90 D 20 log10
_
150 ð 103
common mode gain
_
from which 4.5 D log10
_
150 ð 103
common mode gain
_
and 104.5 D
_
150 ð 103
common mode gain
_
Hence, common-mode gain D 150 ð 103
104.5 = 4.74

A differential amplifier has an open-loop voltage gain of 150 when the input signals are 3.55V and 3.40 V. Determine the
output voltage of the amplifier. [ 22.5V ]

2. Calculate the differential voltage gain of an op amp that has a common-

mode gain of 6.0 and a CMRR of 80 dB. [6 ð 104]

What is the total magnification of a light microscope with an eyepiece lens of ×10 and an
objective lens of ×40? [1 mark]

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10 × 40 = ×400

Total magnification of microscope = magnification of eyepiece lens × magnification of

objective lens