PART_B

UNIT_I

1. Define the following static characteristics

i) Resolution ii) Precision iii) Repeatability iv)Linearity
2. Describe Gross errors in measuring instruments.
3. Distinguish between periodic and aperiodic signals.
4. Explain the mathematical representation of standard test signals
5. Define the following dynamic characteristics
i) Fidelity ii) Measuring lag iii) Speed of response iv) dynamic error
6. Describe Systematic errors in measuring instruments
7. Distinguish between Amplitude modulation and Frequency modulation
8. Describe statistical analysis of Random errors.
9. Distinguish between phase and frequency modulation
10. What are the various sources of gross, systematic and random errors in the
measuring instruments? How those errors are minimized?
11. Explain in detail about the dynamic characteristics of an instrument.
12. Define periodic and aperiodic signals. Explain the properties.
13. What is meant by sampling? Discuss about sampled data.
14. What is meant by modulation? Explain in detail about modulation techniques.

UNIT_II

1. Derive an expression for the FM wave.

2. Describe the operation of time division multiplexing.
3. Describe the operation of frequency division multiplexing.
4. With a block diagram, explain modern digital DAS.
5. Explain about various multiplexing systems
6. What is telemetry? Explain about FM, PM, PAM and PCM telemetry systems.
7. Compare FM, PM, PAM and PCM

UNIT_III

1. Draw the block diagram of Spectrum Analyzer and Explain its operation
2. Discuss the applications of Spectrum Analyzers
3. Explain with a neat schematic the operation of digital frequency meter
4. Explain how accuracy of dual slope integration type DVM is independent of R and C
values of integrator
5. Draw the block diagram of successive approximation type DVM and explain its operation
6. Briefly explain the specifications of digital voltmeters
7. Explain with a neat schematic the principle of operation of fundamental
suppression type total harmonic distortion analyzer
8. Define harmonic distortion and total harmonic distortion
9. With a neat block diagram explain the working of dual slope integration type digital
voltmeter
10. What are the advantages of digital voltmeter over analog voltmeter?
11. Explain with a neat block diagram the working of harmonic distortion analyzer
12. Explain the operation of RMS voltmeters?
13. Discuss in detail about the operation of Q- meter with neat diagram?
14. Draw the block diagram of continuous balance type digital voltmeters and explain
15. What is meant by successive approximation? Explain its applications in digital voltmeter
16. What are the different types of Harmonic distortion analyzers? Explain.
17. Explain the working principle of RMS voltmeters in detail.
18. What is the basic principle of dual slope type digital voltmeter? Explain.
19. Explain in detail about the resolution and sensitivity of digital meters.
20. Draw the block diagram of Heterodyne Wave analyzer and explain the operation.

UNIT_IV

1. What is a transducer? Explain classification of transducers

2. Describe the principle and operation of capacitive transducer for angular displacement
measurement
3. What are the parameters to be considered in selecting a transducer for a particular
application?
4. Describe the principle of working of thermocouples
5. Describe the construction and working of LVDT with a neat schematic
6. Explain the advantages of electrical transducers
7. Explain about the applications of thermo couples?
8. What are the various advantages of electrical transducers?
9. Draw the resistance vs temperature graph of a thermistor and explain in detail
10. Explain the construction of a capacitive transducer in detail.
11. Define gauge factor? Derive the expression for it.

UNIT_V

1. Explain the operation of any one of the torque measuring transducers

2. What is an accelerometer? List different types of accelerometers
3. Write short notes on the following
(i) Electromagnetic flow meter (ii) Ionization vaccum gauge
4. Write short notes on the following
(i) Bimetallic thermometer (ii) Ultrasonic flow meter
5. What are the different instruments that are used to measure torque? Explain about anyone
6. What is angular velocity? Explain how it is measured.
7. What are the different instruments that are used to measure Vacuum? Explain about
anyone
8. Draw the structure of a turbine flow meter and explain the construction