MODULE-3

1. Draw the pin diagram of IC 555 timer?

2. Define PLL?

The Phase Locked Loop,commonly called PLL is a closed loop feedback system ,whose
output voltage frequency and phase are in lock with frequency and phase of the input
signal.

3. Why invariably a suitable value of capacitor is connected to the pin 5 of 555 timer
applications?

The pin 5 voltage affects the pulse frequency and width.

The pin 5 voltage is 1/3rd of the supply voltage.

4. Draw the block diagrammatic representation of a frequency multiplier using PLL?

5. Draw the block diagram of a PLL?

6. Define capture and lock range?

Capture range in PLL is the range of frequencies over which PLLl can acquire
lock with an input signal. Lock range is the much narrow range of frequency over
which pll gets locked with the input signal.

7. List the applications of analog multipliers?

i Analog Multiplier
ii Frequency Multiplier
iii Square Rooter
iv Phase Angle Detector
v Rectifier
8. What is the function of a voltage regulator?
A voltage Regulator that provides constant output
regardless of change in the input voltage or Load.

9. What are the essential parts of PLL?

i Phase Detector/Comparator
ii A Low-Pass Filter
iii An Error Amplifier
iv A Voltage Controller (VCO)

11. Why is VCO called voltage to frequency converter?

VCO Provides the Linear relationship between the applied
voltage and the oscillation frequency.Applied voltage is called Control Voltage.
The Control of Frequency with the help of control voltage is also called voltage to
frequency conversion.

12. In what way VCO is different from other oscillators?

i To Adjust the Output Frequency to match an Accurate External reference.

ii The Oscillator Drives equipment that may Generate Radio Frequency

interference adding a varying voltage to its Control.

13. Mention any two applications of 555 Timer in Monostable mode?

i Missing Pulse Detector.

ii Linear Ramp Detector
Iii Frequency Divider
iv Phase Width Modulation

14. List the applications of NE 565?

i Frequency Detector
ii Frequency Synthesizer
iii Frequency Multiplier
15. Mention any two applications of multiplier IC?
Modulation,Demodulation,Multiplication,Squaring and Square Rooting of
Signals.

18. Define the PULL time of PLL?

The Time taken by the PLL to establish Lock is called PULL Time.This
depends on initial phase between two signals as well as the overall loop gain and
Loop Filter characteristics.