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II YEAR B.TECH. EXAMINATION JUNE 2022

140413/200413 : Analog Communication

Time: 2 Hours Maximum Marks: 50

Note : 1. Answer all five questions. All questions carry equal marks.
2. In each question part a & b are compulsory and part c has internal choice. Out of which part a & b
carry 2 marks and part c carries 6 marks.
3. All Parts of each question are to be attempted at one place.
4. Assume suitable value for missing data, if any.
Question Marks Course Bloom’s
No. Outcomes Level
1. (a) Describe the basic needs of modulation. 02 CO-1 L1
(b) AM system is replaced by SSB-SC system. If modulation index is 02 CO-1 L4
half then calculate the % power saving.
(c) Derive the double tone equation for amplitude modulated wave. 06 CO-1 L3
OR
(d) Describe quadrature null effect. Explain the envelope detector for 06 CO-1 L3
AM demodulation with suitable diagram.
2. (a) Give basic difference between narrow band FM and AM. 02 CO-2 L1
(b) Draw the phase modulated waveform & define Carson’s rule. 02 CO-2 L1
(c) Describe the direct method for generating the FM signal. 06 CO-2 L3
OR
(d) Describe the foster-seeley discrimination method for FM detection. 06 CO-2 L3
3. (a) Explain the limitations of TRF receiver. 02 CO-3 L2
(b) Define sensitivity and fidelity of AM receivers. 02 CO-3 L2
(c) Draw the circuit of I.F. amplifier and explain its working. 06 CO-3 L3
OR
(d) Describe the superheterodyne receiver with suitable diagram. 06 CO-3 L4
4. (a) A continuous random variable is uniformly distributed in the 02 CO-4 L4
interval 0 to 15. Sketch the probability distribution/ density
function and determine P[X>14]
(b) Draw the laplacian probability density function. 02 CO-4 L1
(c) Four coins are tossed simultaneously. If the number of tail is the 06 CO-4 L4
random variable, draw the probability function for this random
variable.
OR
(d) Write the properties of probability density function & probability 06 CO-4 L2
distribution function.
5. (a) Define narrow band noise. 02 CO-5 L1
(b) Distinguish figure of merit and noise figure. 02 CO-5 L1
(c) Calculate the figure of merit for AM System. 06 CO-5 L3
OR
(d) Compare various modulation techniques on the basis of noise. 06 CO-5 L3
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