Mangalayatan University, Aligarh

Work Integrated Learning Program

(Minor-I)
Assignment
Class/Course- B.tech
Subject Name- Linear Intregated Circuits Maximum Marks:
15
Note- All questions are compulsory. Each question carries equal marks.

The assignment should be submitted in PDF format and clearly mention your name,
Course and branch in your answer sheet before the last date. Any assignment will not be
accepted after the last date.

1. What are the operating modes of a 555 timer?

2. Define sink current and source current?

3. Define normally ON load and normally OFF load?

4. What is the purpose of control voltage pin (5) of 555 timer?

5. What is an opto-coupler IC? Give examples.

6. List out the major blocks of 555 timer functional diagram?

7. Define duty cycle?

8. Write the expression for pulse width of 555 timer in monostable mode?

9. What are the advantages of adjustable voltage regulators over the fixed
voltage regulators?

10. What is the frequency of oscillation of free running mode of 555 timer?

11. List out the parameters related to the fixed voltage regulators?
12. List out the applications of 555 timer in astable mode

13. Define voltage regulators and give the types?

14. What do you mean by linear voltage regulators?

15. Define switched voltage regulators?