CIE1

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

MODULE1
1. Describe the working of half wave rectifier with a neat circuit diagram and
waveform. Derivethe expression for ripple factor.
2. Define the following with respect to semiconductor diode.
a. PIV
b. Reverse saturation current
c. Knee voltage
d. Breakdown voltage
e. Forward voltage drops.
f. Diffusion
g. Depletion Region

3. Explain line regulation of Zener diode.

4. Explain load regulation of Zener diode
5. Write the expression for αdc and βdc of a transistor. Derive the relationship between 𝛼
and β.
6. Derive the ripple factor of half wave and full wave rectifiers.
7. Define biasing. Explain forward and reverse biasing.
8. Explain V-I characteristics of a PN junction diode.
9. Define rectifier. With a neat circuit diagram and relevant waveforms, explain the
working of Full wave rectifier. Show that the ripple factor of a full wave rectifier is
0.48
10. Explain input and output characteristics of npn transistor in common emitter
configuration.

PROBLEMS:

1. A transistor has α=0.99. If IE =8mA, find the values of β, IB and IC.

2. A transistor has IB=100μA and IC=2mA.Find 𝛼, 𝛽 and Emitter current. If IB changes by

+25 μA andIC changes by +0.6 mA. Find the new value of 𝛼.

3. A transistor has α 0.98, IB = 100 μA. Find the collector current, Emitter current and β.

4. A transistor connected in CE mode has hfe=100 and IB =50μA. Compute the of IC, IE and
𝛼.

5. A transistor has IB=25μA and IC=1mA.Find 𝛼, 𝛽 and Emitter current. Find the new value
of IB whichgives IC=5mA
MODULE 2

1. Define Q point and discuss its significance.

2. Discuss the need for biasing in an amplifier circuit.
3 Explain the DC load line of a CE configuration.
4 Explain the working of a single stage Common Emitter amplifier.