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Official PYQ2017Networks, Signals and SystemsContinuous-time SignalsMCQ · 2 marks
Let x(t)x(t) be a continuous time periodic signal with fundamental period T=1T=1 seconds.Let ak{a_{k} } be the complex Fourier series coefficients of x(t)x(t), where kk is integer valued. Consider the following statements about x(3t)x(3t): The complex Fourier series coefficients of x(3t)x(3t) are ak{a_{k}} where kk is integer valued The complex …
Official PYQ2017Networks, Signals and SystemsLTI SystemsNAT · 2 marks
Two discrete-time signals x[n]x[n] and h[n]h[n] are both non-zero only for n=0,1,2n=0,1,2, and are zero otherwise .It is given that x[0]=1, x[1]=2, x[2]=1, h[0]=1x[0]=1, \: x[1]=2, \: x[2]=1, \: h[0]=1 Let y[n]y[n] be the linear convolution of x[n]x[n] and h[n]h[n]. Given that y[1]=3y[1]=3 and y[2]=4y[2]=4, the value of the expression (10y[3]+y[4])(10y[3]+y[4]) is__________.
Official PYQ2017Networks, Signals and SystemsDiscrete-time SignalsNAT · 2 marks
Let h[n]h[n] be the impulse response of a discrete-time linear time invariant(LTI) filter. The impulse response is given by h[0]=13; h[1]=13; h[2]=13; and h[n]=0 for n<0 and n>2.h[0]=\frac{1}{3}; \, h[1]=\frac{1}{3}; \, h[2]=\frac{1}{3} \text{; and } h[n]=0 \text{ for } n<0 \text{ and } n>2. Let H(ω)H(\omega) be the discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT) of h[n]h[n], where ω\omega is the normalized …
Official PYQ2017Networks, Signals and SystemsCircuit AnalysisNAT · 2 marks
The figure shows an RLC circuit excited by the sinusoidal voltage 100cos⁡(3t)100 \cos(3t) Volts, where tt is in seconds. The ratio amplitude of V2amplitude of V1\frac{\text{amplitude of }V_{2}}{\text{amplitude of }V{1}} is______.
Official PYQ2017Analog CircuitsBJT and MOSFET AmplifiersNAT · 2 marks
In the circuit shown, the voltage VIN(t)V_{IN}(t) is described by: VIN(t)={0,for t<015Voltsfor t≥0V_{IN}(t)=\begin{cases} 0, & \text{for } t< 0 \\ 15 \text{Volts} & \text{for } t\geq 0 \end{cases} where tt is in seconds. The time (in seconds) at which the current II in the circuit will reach the value 22 Amperes is ___________.
Official PYQ2017Electronic DevicesNAT · 2 marks
The dependence of drift velocity of electrons on electric field in a semiconductor is shown below. The semiconductor has a uniform electron concentration of n=1×1016cm3n=1 \times 10^{16} cm^{3} and electronic charge q=1.6×10−19Cq=1.6 \times 10 ^{-19}C. If a bias of 5V5 V is applied across a 1µm1 µm region of this semiconductor, the resulting current density in this …
Official PYQ2017Electronic DevicesNAT · 2 marks
As shown , a uniformly doped Silicon bar of length L=0.1μmL=0.1\mu m with a donor concentration ND=1016cm−3N_{D}=10^{16}cm^{-3} is illuminated at x=0x=0 such that electron and hole pairs are generated at the rate of GL=GL0(1−xL),0≤x≤LG_{L}=G_{L0}(1-\frac{x}{L}), 0\leq x\leq L, where GL0=1017cm−3s−1G_{L0}=10^{17}cm^{-3}s^{-1} . Hole life time is 10−4s10^{-4} s, electronic charge …
Official PYQ2017Electronic DevicesNAT · 2 marks
As shown, two Silicon (Si) abrupt p−np-n junction diodes are fabricated with uniform donor doping concentrations of ND1=1014cm−3N_{D1}=10^{14} cm^{-3} and ND2=1016cm−3N_{D2}=10^{16}cm^{-3} in the nn-regions of the diodes, and uniform acceptor doping concentrations of NA1=1014cm−3N_{A1}=10^{14} cm^{-3} and NA2=1016cm−3N_{A2}=10^{16} cm{-3} in the pp-regions of the …
Official PYQ2017Analog CircuitsBJT and MOSFET AmplifiersNAT · 2 marks
In the figure shown, the npnnpn transistor acts as a switch. For the input Vin(t)V_{in}(t) as shown in the figure, the transistor switches between the cut-off and saturation regions of operation, when TT is large. Assume collector-to-emitter voltage at saturation VCE(sat)=0.2VV_{CE(sat)}=0.2V and base-to-emitter voltage VBE=0.7VV_{BE}=0.7V.The minimum value of the …
Official PYQ2017Analog CircuitsBJT and MOSFET AmplifiersNAT · 2 marks
For the circuit shown, assume that the NMOS transistor is in saturation. Its threshold voltage Vtn=1VV_{tn}=1V and its transconductance parameter μnCox(WL)=1 mA/V2\mu_{n}C_{ox}\big(\frac{W}{L}\big)=1 \: mA/V^{2}.Neglect channel length modulation and body bias effects. Under these conditions, the drain current IDI_{D} in mAmA is ________.
Official PYQ2017Analog CircuitsBJT and MOSFET AmplifiersNAT · 2 marks
For the DC analysis of the Common-Emitter amplifier shown, neglect the base current and assume that the emitter and collector currents are equal. Given that VT=25mV,VBE=0.7VV_{T}=25mV,V_{BE}=0.7V, and the BJT output resistance ror_{o} is practically infinite. Under these conditions, the midband voltage gain magnitude, Av=∣vo/vi∣A_{v}=\mid v_{o}/v_{i} \mid, V/V is …
Official PYQ2017Analog CircuitsOp-amp CircuitsNAT · 2 marks
The amplifier circuit shown in the figure is implemented using a compensated operational amplifier (op-amp), and has an open-loop voltage gain, A0=105V/VA_{0}=10^{5}V/V and an open-loop cut-off frequency, fc=8Hzf_{c}=8Hz. The voltage gain of the amplifier at 1515 kHz, in V/V, is____________.
Official PYQ2017Digital CircuitsCombinatorial CircuitsMCQ · 2 marks
Which one of the following gives the simplified sum of products expression for the Boolean function F=m0+m2+m3+m5F=m_{0}+m_{2}+m_{3}+m_{5}, where m0,m2,m3m_{0},m_{2},m_{3} and m5m_{5} are minterms corresponding to the inputs A,BA,B and CC with AA as the MSBMSB and CC as the LSBLSB?
Official PYQ2017Digital CircuitsSequential CircuitsNAT · 2 marks
A 44-bit shift register circuit configured for right-shift operation, i.e. Din→A,A→B,B→C,C→DD_{in}\rightarrow A,A\rightarrow B,B\rightarrow C,C\rightarrow D, is shown. If the present state of the shift register is ABCD=1101ABCD=1101, the number of clock cycles required to reach the state ABCD=1111ABCD=1111 is _________.
Official PYQ2017Digital CircuitsComputer OrganizationMCQ · 2 marks
The following FIVE instructions were executed on an 80858085 microprocessor. MVI A, 3333H MVI B, 7878H ADD B CMA ANI 3232H The Accumulator value immediately after the execution of the fifth instruction is
Official PYQ2017Digital CircuitsSequential CircuitsMCQ · 2 marks
A finite state machine (FSM) is implemented using the D flip-flop A and B, and logic gates, as shown in the figure below. The four possible states of the FSM are QAQB=00,01,10Q_{A}Q_{B}=00,01,10 and 1111. Assume that XINX_{IN} is held at a constant logic level throughout the operation of the FSM. When the FSM is initialized to the state QAQB=00Q_{A}Q_{B}=00 and …
Official PYQ2017Control SystemsMCQ · 2 marks
A linear time invariant (LTI) system with the transfer function G(s)=K(s2+2s+2)(s2−3s+2)G(s)=\frac{K(s^{2}+2s+2)}{(s_{2}-3s+2)} is connected in unity feedback configuration as shown in the figure. For the closed loop system shown, the root locus for 0<K<∞0< K < \infty intersects the imaginary axis for K=1.5K=1.5. The closed loop system is stable for
Official PYQ2017Engineering MathematicsComplex AnalysisMCQ · 2 marks
Which one of the following options correctly describes the locations of the roots of the equation s4+s2+1=0s^{4}+s^{2}+1=0 on the complex plane?
Official PYQ2017Control SystemsMCQ · 2 marks
The Nyquist plot of the transfer function G(s)=K(s2+2s+2)(s+2)G(s)=\frac{K}{(s^{2}+2s+2)(s+2)} does not encircle the point (−1+j0)(-1+j0) for K=10K=10 but does encircle the point (−1+j0)(-1+j0) for K=100K=100. Then the closed loop system (having unity gain feedback) is
Official PYQ2017CommunicationsDigital CommunicationsMCQ · 2 marks
In binary frequency shift keying (FSK), the given signal waveforms are u0(t)=5 cos⁡(20000πt) ;0≤t≤T, and u1(t)=5 cos⁡(22000πt) ;0≤t≤T,u_{0}(t)=5\, \cos(20000\pi t)\, ;0\leq t\leq T \text{, and } \\ u_{1}(t)=5\, \cos(22000\pi t)\, ;0 \leq t \leq T, where TT is the bit-duration interval and tt is in seconds.Both u0(t)u_{0}(t) and u1(t)u_{1}(t) are zero outside the interval 0≤t≤T0\leq t\leq T. With a matched filter …