Code No.
: 22ECC01
CHAITANYA BHARATHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Autonomous)
B.E / [Link] (ECE) III Sem (Main / Backlog) Examination December 2024
Electronic Devices
Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 60
Note: Answer ALL questions from Part-A at one place in the same order and Part–B
(Internal Choice)
Part - A
(5Q X 2M = 10 Marks)
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1 List and define the specifications of the PN Junction Diode (2) 1 1
2 Write the equation for ripple factor of half wave rectifier and full wave (2) 2 1
rectifier with capacitor filter
3 Which configuration of BJT is used for Amplification? Why? (2) 3 1
4 Compare BJT and FET devices (2) 4 2
5 Draw two transistor analogy diagram of SCR (2) 5 1
Part - B
(5Q X 10M = 50 Marks)
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6 (a) Explain V-I characteristics of Zener diode with neat diagrams (5) 1 2
(b) For the given circuit below, find the output voltage, voltage drop across (5) 1 3
series resistance and current through the Zener diode.
(OR)
7 (a) Derive the expression for diffusion capacitance for PN Junction diode (5) 1 2
(b) Write short notes on PN junction diode switching times (5) 1 3
8 (a) Illustrate the operation of Full wave Rectifier with neat diagrams and (5) 2 2
waveforms
(b) An a.c. supply of 230 V is applied to a center-tapped full-wave rectifier (5) 2 3
circuit through a transformer of turn ratio 10 : 1. Find (i) the output d.c.
voltage and (ii) the peak inverse voltage. Assume the diode to be ideal.
(OR)
9 (a) State and prove clamping circuit theorem (5) 2 2
(b) Analyze any one clipper circuit with transfer characteristics (5) 2 3
10 (a) Elaborate the CB configuration input and output characteristics with neat (5) 3 2
diagrams and plots.
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(b) In a common base connection, the emitter current is 1mA. If the emitter (5) 3 3
circuit is open, the collector current is 50 μA. Find the total collector
current. Given that α = 0.92.
(OR)
11 (a) Compare CB, CE and CC with respect to input impedance, output (5) 3 3
impedance, current gain and voltage gain
(b) Justify how transistor can be used as a switch. (5) 3 2
12 (a) Describe the construction, operation of JFET with drain and transfer (5) 4 2
characteristics
(b) Compare D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET devices (5) 4 2
(OR)
13 (a) Interpret the construction, operation of Depletion type MOSFET with (5) 4 2
drain and transfer characteristics
(b) Describe how FET can be used as an amplifier. (5) 4 2
14 (a) Elaborate the operation of Tunnel Diode with neat diagrams. (5) 5 2
(b) Explain the operation of Photo Diode (5) 5 2
(OR)
15 (a) Summarize the operation of UJT with neat equivalent diagram and V-I (5) 5 2
characteristics
(b) Explain the operation of Solar cell. (5) 5 2
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