Sample question Paper
CC8
Short answer type questions:
1. Write down the ideal characteristics of Op-Amp.
2. Define input offset voltage/ input offset current/ input bias current/ differential input
resistance/input capacitance.
3. What do you mean by CMRR and slew rate in an ideal Op-amp?
4. Explain why open-loop configuration of op-amp is not used in linear application?
5. Briefly explain the transient response of ideal Op-amp in open loop configuration.
6. With the help of block diagram show different stages involved in Op-amps.
7. What is a multivibrator?
8. Write down different uses of multivibrators.
9. Draw the internal chip diagram for 555 timer.
10. What are the differences between SMPS and regulate power supply?
Descriptive questions:
1. a. Explain the working principle of constant current source in differential amplifier model for
ideal Op-amp. Hence comment on the disadvantage of input offset voltage. What is the
remedy to nullify the input offset voltage? Also comment on input resistance in this
differential amplifier model.
b. Briefly explain the concept of virtual ground or virtual short circuit in ideal Op-amp.
(3 + 1 + 2 + 1) + 3 =10
2. a. With suitable diagram derive an expression for closed loop voltage gain for inverting/non-
inverting/difference / average / adder / scale changer amplifier / integrator/ differentiator/
logarithmic or anti logarithmic amplifier
b. Explain how zero and non-zero level is detected in a comparator circuit using Op-amp /
briefly explain the working of Schmitt trigger. 5 + 5 = 10
3. a. What is a sample and hold circuit? Explain.
b. Design a second order high pass/low pass/band pass/ band reject filters with gain of 2.
4 + 6 = 10
4. Write short notes on any of two:
a. Current mirror network.
b. Current to voltage converter circuit.
c. Phase shift oscillator.
d. Triangular wave generator.
e. Astable / Monostable multivibrator. 5 x 2 = 10
5. a. Describe phase lead-lag network used in Wein-Bridge oscillator and then draw a Wein
bridge oscillator circuit having frequency of oscillation of 3kHz.
b. Draw the pin configurations of the chip 566 and LM317. What are the advantage of LM317
over IC741? (3 + 3) + (1 + 1 + 2) = 10