IES - Electronics Engineering - Analog Electronic Circuits
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Assertion(A): A monostable multivibrator can be used to alter the pulse width a repetitive pulse train. Reason (R): Monostable multivibrator has a single stable state. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 2
Assertion (A): Miller sweep circuit producing sawtooth waveform is a relaxation oscillator. Reason (R): The active device alternately supplies power to the load and relaxes when it is cut off. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 3
Assertion (A): In the circuit shown in the figure, above a prescribed value of load current IL , V0 will gradually fall. Reason (R): A above the prescribed value, as load current IL increases, IB decreases.
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 4
Assertion (A): A large negative feedback is deliberately introduced in an amplifier to make its gain independent of the variation of parameters of the active device and other circuit components. Reason (R): A large negative feedback results in a high value of return difference compared to unity, which makes the feedback gain inversely proportional to the feedback factor. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 5
The MOSFET has a trans-conductance gm of 2 mA/V and the bipolar transistor has _h fe i of 99. The overall transconductance of the composite transistor is (A) 198 mA/V (C) 1.98 A/V
MCQ 6
In a single-stage differential amplifier, the output offset voltage is basically dependent on the mismatch of (A) VBE , IB and (C) IB and
MCQ 7
The input resistance of a common emitter stage can be increased by 1. 2. 3. 4. unbypassing emitter resistance bootstrapping biasing it at low quiescent current using compounded BJTs
The correct sequence in descending order of the effectiveness of these methods is (A) 2, 4, 1, 3 (B) 4, 3, 2, 1 (C) 2, 4, 3, 1 (D) 4, 2, 3, 1
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MCQ 8
The collector voltage VC of the circuit shown in the given figure is approximately
(A) 2 V (C) 8 V
MCQ 9
Thermal runaway will take place if the quiescent point is such that (B) VCE < VCC (A) VCE > 1 VCC 2 (C) VCE < 2VCC (D) VCE < 1 VCC 2
MCQ 10
(A) an astable multivibrator (B) a monostable multivibrator (C) voltage controlled oscillator (D) ramp generator
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MCQ 11
In a feedback series regulation circuit, the output voltage is regulated by controlling the (A) magnitude of the input voltage (B) gain of the feedback transistor (C) reference voltage (D) voltage drop across the series pass transistor
MCQ 12
A three-terminal monolithic IC regulator can be used as (A) an adjustable output voltage regulator alone (B) an adjustable output voltage regulator and a current regulator (C) a current regulator and a power switch (D) a current regulator alone
MCQ 13
Which one of the following devices is NOT used as the controller in a stabilizer? (A) Diac (C) SCR
MCQ 14
A second-order band-pass active filter can be obtained by cascading a low-pass second-order section having cut-off frequency fOH with a high-pass second-order section having cut-off frequency fOL , provided (A) fOH > fOL (C) fOH = fOL
MCQ 15
If a class C power amplifier has an input signal with frequency of 200 kHz and the width of collector current pulses of 0.1 s , then the duty cycle of the amplifier will be (A) 1% (C) 10% (B) 2% (D) 20%
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MCQ 16
A Hartley oscillator is used for generating (A) very low frequency oscillation (B) radio-frequency oscillation (C) microwave oscillation (D) audio-frequency oscillation
MCQ 18
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MCQ 19
The voltage gain versus frequency curve of an Op-Amp is shown in the given figure
The gain-bandwidth product of the Op-Amp is (A) 200 Hz (C) 200 kHz (B) 200 MHz (D) 2 MHz
MCQ 20
(A) 11 v1 (C) v1
MCQ 21
A 12 V monolithic regulator is adjusted to obtain a higher output voltage as shown in the given figure
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(B) 17 V (D) 29 V
Assertion (A): Op-amps with FET input stages have less gain than those with BJT. Reason (R): BJT has higher transconductance than FET. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 24
Assertion (A): For equal outputs, the harmonic distortion is reduced in CE amplifier with the introduction negative feedback. Reason (R): Nonlinear distortion usually arises due to signals traversing the large part of the dynamic characteristic of the transistor at the output stage. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true and R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 25
Assertion (A): Thyristors are preferred over power diodes in variable power rectifiers. Reason (R): Thyristors provide controlled rectification even though they have more power loss in comparison to power diodes. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 26
(B) b
1 RL + RC l
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(C) 1 RL
MCQ 27
(D) 1 RC
Consider the following statements: A totem pole configuration used is the output state of an op-amp has the advantage of using 1. 2. 3. only n-p-n BJTs complementary symmetrical pair of transistors. only one transistor
Which of these statement is/are correct? (A) 1 alone (B) 2 alone (C) 3 alone
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(D) 1 and 3
A 1 ms pulse can be stretched to 1 s pulse by using (A) an astable multivibrator (B) a monostable multivibrator (C) a bistable multivibrator (D) a Schmitt trigger circuit
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MCQ 30
An FET is a better chopper than a BJT because it has (A) lower offset voltage (B) higher series ON resistance (C) lower input current (D) higher input impedance
MCQ 31
Consider the following statements regarding the bootstrap biasing arrangement for a BJT emitter follower: 1. 2. 3. The input impedance is very high. The voltage gain is exactly equal to one. The output impedance is equal to zero.
Which of these statements is correct? (A) None (B) 2 alone (C) 3 alone
MCQ 32
(D) 1 alone
In the circuit shown in the given figure, the approximate voltages at the transistor
(A) base and emitter respectively are 8 V and 7.3 V (B) base and collector respectively are 8 V and 5 V (C) collector and emitter respectively are 8 V and 7.3 V (D) base, emitter and collector respectively are 8 V , 7.3 V and 5 V
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MCQ 33
Consider the following statements: The lower cut-off frequencies for an RC coupled CE amplifier depend on 1. input and output coupling capacitors 2. 3. emitter bypass capacitor junction capacitors
Which of these statements is/are correct? (A) 1 alone (B) 2 alone (C) 1 and 2
MCQ 34
(D) 2 and 3
Consider the following statements: Sziklai pair 1. is also called complementary Darlington. 2. 3. acts like a single p-n-p transistor with a very high current gain. can be used in class B push-pull power amplifier.
Which of these statements are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 3
MCQ 36
(D) 1, 2 and 3
If a common emitter amplifier with an emitter resistance Re has an overall transconductance gain of 1 mA/V , a voltage gain of 4 and desensitivity of 50, then the value of the emitter resistance Re would be (A) 50 k (B) 0.98 k (C) 50 k
MCQ 38
(D) 0.98 k
The voltage gain of an amplifier without feedback respectively are 100 and 20. The percentage of negative feedback () would be (A) 4% (B) 5% (C) 20%
MCQ 39
(D) 80%
If the Q of a single-stage single-turned amplifier is doubled, then its bandwidth will (A) remain same (B) become half (C) become double
MCQ 40
An amplifier using BJT has two identical stages each having a lower cut-off (3 dB) frequency of 64 Hz due to coupling capacitor. The emitter bypass capacitor also provides a lower cut-off (3 dB) frequency due to emitter degeneration alone of 64 Hz. The lower of (3 dB) frequency of the overall amplifier is nearly (A) 100 Hz (B) 128 Hz (C) 156 Hz
MCQ 41
(D) 244 Hz
Consider the following statements in relation to a large value of capacitor filter used in a full-wave rectifier:
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www.gatehelp.com It gives the 1. low conduction period for the diode rectifier. 2. 3. increased peak current rating of the diode. large peak inverse voltage rating of the diode.
Which of these statements are correct? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 2
MCQ 42
(D) 1 and 3
In every practical oscillator, the loop gain is slightly larger than unity and the amplitude of the oscillations is limited by the (A) magnitude of the loop gain (B) onset of non-linearity (C) magnitude of the gain of the amplifier (D) feedback transmission factor
MCQ 43
In the circuit shown in the given figure, the current flowing through resistance of 100 would be
(A) 8 mA (C) 20 mA
MCQ 44
Which one of the following sets of circuits can be obtained by using a 555 timer?
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www.gatehelp.com (A) Pulse modulator and amplitude demodulator (B) Pulse modulator and astable multivibrator (C) Amplitude demodulator and AC to DC converter (D) AC to DC converter and astable multivibrator
MCQ 45
The input voltage of Zener regulator varies from 20 V to 30 V. The load current varies from 10 mA to 15 mA. If the Zener voltage is 5 V , the value of series resistor will be (A) 1 k (C) 1.66 k
MCQ 46
CE configuration is the most preferred transistor configuration when used as a switch because it (A) requires only one power supply (B) requires low voltage or current (C) is easily understood by every one (D) has small ICEO
MCQ 47
The thermal run-away in a CE transistor amplifier can be prevented by biasing the transistor in such a manner that (A) VCE > VCC 2 (C) VCE = VCC 2
YEAR 2001
MCQ 48
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Assertion (A): In an op-amp circuit when one input terminal of the op-amp is grounded, the other terminal becomes a virtual ground. Reason (R): Input impedance of the op-amp is high. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is false
MCQ 50
Assertion (A): While using UJT for the generation of saw-tooth voltage, it has to be biased so that it can work within the range of V-I characteristic. Reason (R): Within a range of its V-I characteristic, the UJT has negative resistance and can be used as an oscillator. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 51
Assertion (A): In an amplifier with negative feedback, the gainstability is improved by the factor 1 + A where A is the magnitude
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www.gatehelp.com of gain and is the feedback factor. Reason (R): The relation between gain with feedback A f and gain without feedback A, is A f = 1 dA A . Thus dA f = Af 1 + A A 1 + A
(A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 52
Assertion (A): Two stage stagger-tuned amplifier should have greater bandwidth and flatter pass band. Reason (R): When synchronous tuning is used in two cascaded tuned circuits, the bandwidth reduces considerably. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 53
Match List-I (Circuit name) with List-II (Circuit diagram) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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MCQ 54
Thermal runaway is not possible in FET because as the temperature of FET increase (A) the mobility decrease (B) the transonductance increase (C) the drain current increase (D) the mobility increases
MCQ 55
In a 741 op-amp, there is 20 dB/decade fall-off starting at a relatively low frequency. This is due to the (A) applied load (C) impedance of the source
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MCQ 56
The input differential stage of op-amp 741 is biased at about 10 A current. Such a low current of the input stage gives (A) high CMRR (B) high differential gain (C) low differential gain Which of these are corrent? (A) 1 and 2 (C) 3 and 4
MCQ 57
The condition to be satisfied to prevent thermal runaway in a transistor amplifier where ( PC = Power dissipated at Collector, Tj = Junction temperature , TA = Ambient temperature , Q = Thermal resistance ) is (A) Pc > 1 Tj Q (C) Pc < 1 Tj Q
MCQ 58
Consider the following statements: The function of bleeder resistance in filter circuit is to 1. maintain minimum current necessary for optimum inductor filter operation. 2. 3. work as voltage divided in order to provide variable output from the supply. provide discharge to capacitors so that output becomes zero when the circuit has been de-energised.
Which of these statements are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3
MCQ 59
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following rectifier circuits: 1. Half-wave rectifier without filter. 2. Full-wave rectifier without filter.
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www.gatehelp.com 3. 4. Full-wave rectifier with series inductance filter. Full-wave rectifier with capacitance filter
The sequence of these rectifier circuits in decreasing order of their ripple factor is (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 (B) 3, 4, 1, 2 (C) 1, 4, 3, 2
MCQ 60
(D) 3, 2, 1, 4
The use of a rectifier filter in a capacitor circuit gives satisfactory performance only when the load (A) current is high (C) voltage is high
MCQ 61
In a single-stage RC coupled common emitter amplifier, the phase shift at the lower 3 dB frequency is (A) zero (C) 180c
MCQ 62
The main drawback in the performance of shunt peaked wide band amplifier is (A) too low gain at low frequency (B) reduced gain at middle frequency (C) poor phase response (D) that the maximum gain of the stage is small
MCQ 63
A relaxation oscillator is one which (A) has two stable states (B) oscillates continuously (C) relaxes indefinitely (D) produces non-sinusoidal output
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YEAR 2002 MCQ 64
Assertion (A): Operational amplifiers should have a high slew rate for good transient response. Reason (R): Slew rate is the maximum rate of change of the output voltage of the operational amplifier when a large amplitude step is applied to its input. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 65
Assertion (A): An operational amplifier should have a low input offset current. Reason (R): Input impedance of op-amp should be very high. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 66
Assertion (A): An operational amplifier can amplify very low frequency including d.c. signals. Reason (R): op-amp uses very large coupling capacitor for cascading the various stages. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 67
Assertion (A): To obtain high switching speed in BJT based logic circuits, transistors are operated in active region. Reason (R): In active region transistor works as a linear element. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 68
In a circuit, if the open loop gain is 106 and output voltage is 10 volt , the differential voltage should be (A) 10 V (B) 0.1 V (C) 100 V
MCQ 69
(D) 1 V
An operational amplifier possesses (A) very large input resistance and very large output resistance (B) very small input resistance and very small output resistance (C) very large input resistance and very small output resistance (D) very small input resistance and very large output
MCQ 70
A BJT is to be used in a high frequency circuit in common emitter amplifier. For a higher upper cur-off frequency (C , C and r0 have their usual meanings) (A) C should be as small as possible (B) r0 and C should be as large as possible (C) C and C should be as large as possible (D) r0 , C and C should be as large as possible
MCQ 71
Consider the following statements regarding a common emitter amplifier. It can be converted into an oscillator by:
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www.gatehelp.com 1. 2. 3. 4. providing adequate positive feedback phase shifting the output by 180c and feeding this phase-shifted output to the input using only a series tuned circuit as a load on the amplifier using a negative resistance device as a load on the amplifier
Which of the above statements are correct? (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 2 (C) 1, 3 and 4
MCQ 72
(D) 3 and 4
Consider the following statements: In order to generate square wave from a sinusoidal input signal one can use 1. 2. 3. Schmitt trigger circuit. Clippers and amplifier. Monostable multivibrators.
Which of the above statements/is are correct? (A) 1 alone (B) 1 and 2 (C) 2 and 3
MCQ 73
(D) 1, 2 and 3
An op-amp circuit is shown in the figure given below. Different inputs and output are given under List-I and List-II. Match List-I (Inputs) with List-II (Outputs) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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b 4 3 3 4
c 1 2 1 2
d 3 4 4 3
2 1 2 1
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MCQ 74
The PIV rating of the diodes used in power supply circuits are chosen by which one of the following criteria? (Vm is the peak input supply voltage to the rectifier circuit used in the power supply) (A) The diodes that are to be used in a full wave rectifier should be rated 2Vm and in bridge rectifier equal to Vm (B) The diodes that are to be used in a full wave rectifier should rectifier equal to 2Vm (C) All diodes should be rated for Vm only (D) All diodes should be rated for 2Vm
MCQ 75
An RC amplifier stage has a bandwidth of 500 kHz. What will be the rise time of this amplifier stage? (A) 0.35 s (C) 1.0 s
MCQ 76
In the circuit shown above, If R1 >> R p and the impulses can completely saturated transistor Q1 , then the output voltage V0 will be
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MCQ 77
The power input to an amplifier is 2 W . The power gain of the amplifier is 40 dB. The output power of the amplifier is (A) 80 W (C) 20 mW
MCQ 78
Given below are 2 sets of diagram one set shows 4 circuits with inputs; the order shows the output (V0). Match List-I (inputs) with List-II (Outputs) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
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MCQ 79
A class B push pull type amplifier with transformer coupled load uses two transistors rated 10 W each. What is the maximum power output one can obtain at the load from this circuit? (A) 40 W (C) 60 W
MCQ 80
(B) 50 W (D) 70 W
(B) 5 mA (D) 3
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MCQ 82
An amplifier will generate stable sinusoidal oscillations if we provide feedback such that (A) its pole lie close to j -axis in the right half of s-plane (B) its poles lie close to j -axis in the left half of s-plane (C) its poles lie on the + ve real axis in s-plane (D) its poles lie anywhere in s-plane
MCQ 83
The output voltage V0 for an input Vi = [2 + sin (100t)] V (A) 3/2 sin (100t) (B) 3 sin (100t) (C) 2 sin (100t) (D) 3 sin (100t) + 1/2
Match List-I (Circuit) with List-II (Property) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I
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www.gatehelp.com a. b. c. d. R-C coupled single-stage amplifier Emitter follower Common base amplifier Darlington amplifier
List-II 1. 2. 3. 4. Beta multiplier Constant current source Very high input impedance Phase inverter with voltage gain a 3 4 3 4 b 4 3 4 3 c 1 1 2 2 d 2 2 1 1
MCQ 85
Consider the following statements in respect of a transistor R-C coupled amplifier: 1. 2. 3. 4. The low frequency response is determined by the transistor junction capacitors. The high frequency response is limited by coupling capacitors. The Miller capacitance reduces the gain at high frequencies. As the gain is increases the bandwidth gets reduced.
Which of these statements are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 3 and 4
MCQ 86
(D) 1 and 4
Match List-I (Circuit Name) with List-II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I a. b. c.
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List-II
MCQ 87
Which of the following main properties of a bipolar junction transistor make it necessary for the transistor to have bias stabilization? 1. Variation of VBE with temperature 2. 3. 4. Variation of hFE with temperature Variation of ICO with temperature Variation of hFE with transistor replacement
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www.gatehelp.com 5. 6. Variation of VBE with transistors replacement Variation of ICO with transistor replacement
Select the correct answer using the codes given below; (A) 1, 2 and 6 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 2, 3 and 5
MCQ 89
(D) 3, 4, 5 and 6
A triangular square wave generator uses (A) A sine wave oscillation and a comparator (B) An integrator and a comparator (C) A differentiator and a comparator (D) A sine wave oscillator and a clipper
MCQ 90
An amplifier has two identical cascaded stages. Each stage has a bandwidth of 20 kHz. The overall bandwidth shall approximately be equal to (A) 10 kHz (B) 12.9 kHz (C) 20 kHz
MCQ 91
The common emitter current gain-bandwidth product of a transistor (fT ) is defined as the frequency at which (A) Alpha of the transistor falls by 3 dB (B) Beta of the transistor falls by 3 dB (C) Beta of the transistor falls to unity (D) Power gain of the transistor falls to unity
MCQ 92
Which of the following components control the low frequency of the R-C coupled amplifier? 1. Wiring capacitance 2. 3. 4.
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www.gatehelp.com Select the correct answer using the codes given below: (A) 1 and 2 (C) 3 and 4 (B) 2 and 3 (D) 1, 2 and 4
MCQ 93
For a full-wave rectifier with shunt capacitor filter, the peak to peak ripple voltage is (A) 2IDC /fC (C) IDC /2fC (B) IDC /fC (D) IDC /4fC
In a BJT amplifier with the introduction of feedback, the input impedance is reduced, output impedance is increased, bandwidth is increased and distortion is reduced. The feedback is (A) Voltage series (C) Voltage shunt (B) Current series (D) Current shunt
MCQ 95
MCQ 96
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(A) 1 mA (C) 8 mA
(B) 4 mA (D) 10 mA
MCQ 97
(A) V0 = 5 V (C) V0 = 0
(B) V0 =+ 5 V (D) V0 = 2 V
MCQ 98
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(A) Increase the charging time of C (B) Decreases the charging time of C (C) Increase the discharging time of C (D) Decrease the discharging time of C
MCQ 99
Assertion (A): If the emitter bypass capacitor of an R-C coupled, CE amplifier gets disconnected, its voltage gain increases. Reason (R): The unbypassed emitter resistor gives negative feedback. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 100
Assertion (A): A self-biased BJT circuit is more stable as compared to a fixed biased one. Reason (R): A self-biased BJT circuit uses more components as compared to a fixed biased one. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 101
Assertion (A): Wien bridge oscillator is generally used as a variable audio frequency oscillator Reason (R): By varying either the capacitor or resistor value in one of the arms of the bridge, the frequency of the Wien bridge oscillator can be varied. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
Which one of the following statements is correct? (A) Circuit 1 is parallel connection and Circuit 2 is Darlington connection (B) Circuit 1 is cascode connection and Circuit 2 is Darlington connection (C) Circuit 1 is Darlington connection and Circuit 2 is cascode connection (D) Circuit 1 is cascode connection and Circuit 2 is parallel connection
MCQ 103
An amplifier has a d.c. power supply of 15 V and draws a current of 10 mA. It produces an output of 5 V peak across a load resistance
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MCQ 104
The transfer function of a transistor amplifier is given by 4240 f f c1 + j 4 105 mc1 + j 4 106 m # # Which one of the following gives the approximate upper 3 dB frequency fH* . of the amplifier? (B) 2.2 # 106 Hz (A) 4 # 105 Hz (C) 4 # 106 Hz
MCQ 105
Av = V0 = Vs
Which one of the following is a wide-band amplifier? (A) RF amplifier (C) Video amplifier
MCQ 106
Consider the following statements: In JFET amplifier, high frequency response can be improved by using peaking circuits containing inductors 1. 2. 3. in series with drain resistance RD in series with the coupling capacitance as a feedback element between drain and gate
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (B) 2 and 3 (C) 1 and 3
MCQ 107
(D) 1, 2 and 3
Which one of the following statements is correct? If in a double tuned voltage amplifier, the mutually coupled secondary and primary are synchronously tuned with equal Q-values then for
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www.gatehelp.com the over-coupled case the maximum voltage amplification (A) is greater than that for critical coupling and the amplifier characteristic is double peaked (B) is less than that for critical coupling and the amplifier characteristics has a single peak (C) is same as that for critical coupling and the amplifier characteristic is double peaked (D) is less than that for critical coupling and the amplifier characteristic is doubled peaked
MCQ 108
A tuned amplifier has a voltage gain of 100 and a bandwidth of 10 kHz. It is required to increase the bandwidth of 20 kHz. This can be achieved by which one of the following ways? (A) By doubling the gain (B) By doubling the resonant frequency (C) By halving the Q of the coil (D) By halving the power supply voltage
MCQ 109
A d.c. to d.c. converter has an efficiency of 80% and is supplying a load of 24 W at 240 V. What is the current drawn from the battery if the converter is working from a batter of 12 V? (A) 0.1 A (C) 2.5 A
MCQ 110
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www.gatehelp.com What is the function of diode D2 in the above circuit? (A) To avoid saturation of the Op-Amp (B) To provide negative feedback when the input is negative (C) To reduce reverse breakdown voltage of D1 (D) As a buffer
MCQ 111
Which one of the following expressions for V0 is correct? (A) V0 = Vz b R1 + R2 l (B) V0 = AVz R + R1 + R 2 (C) V0 = AVz b1 + R1 l R2
MCQ 112
(D) V0 = AVz b
R1 + R 2 R + R1 + R 2 l
Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of a series transistor feedback voltage regulator? (A) The regulation factor can be improved by increasing the h fe of the shunt transistor (B) The regulation factor can be improved by increasing the resistance between the collector of the shunt transistor and the collector of the series transistor (C) Output resistance can be reduced by using a Darlington pair in place of the series transistor (D) Output resistance can be reduced by reducing the h fe of the shunt transistor
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MCQ 113
What is the output voltage V0 in the above Op-Amp circuit? (A) + 10 V (C) + 11 V (B) 10 V (D) 11 V
MCQ 114
What is the value of R 4 in the above circuit, if the voltage V and V+ are to be amplified by the same amplification factor? (A) 7 k (C) 33 k (B) 22 k (D) 35 k
MCQ 115
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(A) 5 mA (C) + 25 mA
(B) 10 mA (D) + 50 mA
MCQ 116
A 50 Hz symmetric square wave is applied to the RC circuit shown in the diagram given below:
Which one the following is the correct shape of the output waveform?
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MCQ 117
For the circuit shown above, which one of the following is a correct statement? (A) D2 does not conduct for any value of Vi (B) v 0 = 10 V for all values of vi > 10 V (C) v 0 = 0 V for all values of vi < 0 V (D) v 0 = 10 V for all values of vi > 0 V
MCQ 118
Assertion (A): In a transistor switching circuit, it is desirable that the transistor should not be driven into hard saturation for fast switching applications. Reason (R): When a transistor is under saturation on state, both its emitter-base and collector-base junctions remain under forward bias. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 119
What is the circuit shown above? (A) Miller sweep (C) Schmitt trigger
MCQ 120
Match List-I (Application of the Circuit) with List-II (Circuit Name) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I a. b. c. d. 1. 2. 3. 4. Divider Clips input voltage at two predetermined levels Square wave generator Narrow current pulse generator Astable multivibrator Schmitt trigger Bistable multivibrator Blocking oscillator
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MCQ 121
How does the above circuit work (A) As a logarithmic amplifier (B) As a negative clipper (C) As a positive clipper (D) As a half-wave rectifier
MCQ 122
What is the type of circuit given above? (A) Monostable (C) VCO
MCQ 123
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What is voltage difference between collector and emitter (VCE ) in the above circuit? (B) 0 V (A) 10/3 V (C) 5 V
MCQ 124
(D) 3 V
What if the output voltage V0 in the above circuit? (A) 0 V (B) 12 V (C) 9 V (D) 5 V
Consider the following statements: A clamper circuit 1. adds or subtracts a dc voltage to or from a waveform. 2. does not change the shape of the waveform.
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Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (C) 1 and 3
MCQ 126
The noise figure of a lossy network at room temperature equals the (A) Gain of the network (B) Attenuation factor of the network (C) Equivalent noise temperature of the network (D) Input noise power
MCQ 127
Assertion (A): In a Darlington connection, two transistors are connected in casecade in common emitter configuration. Reason (R): The Darlington connection aims at making the current gain very high, almost equal to the product of beta of individual transistors. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 128
Assertion (A): It is possible to use the technique of additive amplification to get a wide band amplifier. Reason (R): In additive amplifier, the overall gain of the amplifier is the sum of the gain of the individual amplifiers. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 129
Assertion (A): The self bias technique as used for a JFET cannot be used for establishing an operating point for the enhancement MOSFET. Reason (R): The voltage drop across Rs is such that it reverse biased the gate (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correction explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 130
A transistor RC coupled amplifier is designed for a voltage and band gain of 20. But a measurement at a particular frequency shows the gain to be only 14. What is the likely phase shift at this frequency? (A) 180c (C) 90c
MCQ 131
What is the value of Rs required to self bias an N channel JFET with Vp = 10 V , IDSS = 40 mA and VGSQ = 5 V ? (A) 250 (C) 750
MCQ 132
When a voltage divider biased amplifier has its Q-point near to the middle of the dc-load line, what is the maximum unclipped peak-topeak output voltage? (A) VCEQ (C) 2ICQ rL
MCQ 133
fT is the frequency at which the short circuit (A) Common collector current gain has a magnitude of unity
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MCQ 134
Match List-I (Type of Amplifier) with List-II (Property) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I a. b. c. d. Single ended class A Class AB push-pull Class B push-pull Class C
List-II 1. 2. 3. 4. Medium efficiency with minimum distortion High efficiency with crossover distortion Harmonic generator with highest possible conversion efficiency Poor conversion efficiency with minimum distortion
MCQ 135
A cascaded amplifier comprises N identical non-interacting stages, each having a lower 3 dB frequency of fL . If fL* is the lower 3 dB frequency of the cascaded amplifier, then which one of the following is correct? (A) fL* = fL (C) fL* = fL / 21/N 1
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MCQ 136
Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. To achieve wide bandwidth, a transistor with a small Cb, c is chosen. To achieve wide bandwidth, transistor with a small Cb, e is chosen. To achieve wide bandwidth, transistor with a small base spreading resistance is chosen.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (C) 1 and 3
MCQ 137
Three amplifiers each of gain (A 0 /2) and producing a phase of 60c are connected in tandem. The feedback loop is closed through a positive gain of 0.008. What should be the value of A 0 for the system to be oscillatory? (A) + 10 (C) + 250
MCQ 138
Match List-I (Name of the Oscillator) with List-II (Characteristics) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I a. b. c. d. 1. 2. 3. 4. Colpitts Oscillator Phase Shift Oscillator Tunnel diode Oscillator Relaxation Oscillator RC Oscillator LC Oscillator Negative resistance Oscillator Sweep circuits
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Codes: a b c d
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MCQ 139
In a half-wave rectifier, if an a.c. supply is 60 Hz, then what is the a.c. ripple at output? (A) 30 Hz (C) 120 Hz
MCQ 140
(B) 60 Hz (D) 15 Hz
Select the correct output (v 0) wave-shape for a given input (v1) in the clamping network given below:
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MCQ 141
Pulses of definite width can be obtained from irregular shaped pulses: (A) When it is given as input to a monostable multivibrator (B) When it is given as triggering signal to a bistable multivibrator (C) When it is used as input to a Schmitt trigger (D) When it is used as input to a pulse transformer
MCQ 142
For a given op-amp, CMRR = 105 and differential gain = 105 . What is the common mode gain of the op-amp? (A) 1010 (C) 105
MCQ 144
A half-wave rectifier having a resistance load of 1 k rectifiers an a.c. voltage of 325 V peak value and the diode has a forward resistance of 100 . What is the RMS value of the current? (A) 295.4 mA (C) 147.7 mA (B) 94.0 mA (D) 208.0 mA
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MCQ 145
Silicon and Germanium are not suitable for fabrication of laser diode because: (A) Their absorption coefficients are very high (B) Their emission coefficients are very low (C) They have direct band gap (D) They have indirect band gap
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MCQ 146
In the circuit shown above, what is the value of transfer function I 0 /Ii ?
(A) Z2 Z1 (C) 1 + b Z2 l Z1
MCQ 147
(B) Z1 Z2 (D) 1 + b Z1 l Z2
Consider the following statements related to a shunt generator: 1. 2. 3. The full load voltage is lower than to load voltage. The above lowering is partly due to voltage drop in armature resistance. The field current does not change with load and has no effect on generated voltage. (B) Only 1 and 2 (D) Only 1 and 3
Which of the statements give above are correct? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (C) Only 2 and 3
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MCQ 148
What is the phase shift between the input and output voltage in a common base small signal amplifier (assuming ideal coupling and bypass capacitors)? (A) 180c (C) 0c
MCQ 149
The transistor circuit shown in the figure given below is to function as an amplifier. If ICQ = 3 mA , what is the value of VCC (approximate)?
(A) 15 V (C) 10 V
MCQ 150
Which of the above parameters vary with temperature is similar manner (all of them decrease or all of them increase)? Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) only 1 and 2 (C) only 1 and 3
MCQ 152
What is the main advantage of a JFET-cascade amplifier? (A) High voltage gain (C) Very low input capacitance
MCQ 153
When used for amplification, the output port side of BJT behaves as controlled current source. According to the above, the variation of which one of the following does not change the output current of an ideal BJT? (The BJT is being used in a common emitter amplifier circuit) (A) Load resistance (B) Collector to base bias voltage (C) Both load resistance and collector to base bias voltage (D) Base-emitter bias voltage
MCQ 154
Where does the operating point of a class B power amplifier lie? (A) At the middle of a.c. a load line (B) Approximately at collector cut-off on both the d.c. and a.c. load lines (C) Inside the collector cut-off region on a.c. load line (D) At the middle point of d.c. load line
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MCQ 155
Consider the following statements in respect of a CC amplifier: 1. It performs a resistance transformation from low to high resistance. 2. 3. 4. Its current gain is close to unity. Its voltage gain is close to unity. Its frequency range is higher than that of a CE-stage.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1, 2 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) Only 2 and 4
MCQ 156
(D) 3 and 4
A CE amplifier has RL = 10 k . Given hie = 1 k , h fe = 50 , hre = 0 and 1/hce = 40 k . What is the voltage gain? (A) 500 (B) 400 (C) 50
MCQ 157
(D) 40
In an FET common source high frequency amplifier, which one of the following is the correct expression of input capacitance Ci ? (B) Ci = Cgs + (1 1/Av) Cgd (A) Ci = Cgs + (1 Av) Cgd (C) Ci = Cgd + (1 Av) Cgs
MCQ 158
The drain gate capacitance of a junction FET is 2 pF. Assuming a common source voltage gain of 20, what is the input capacitance due to Miller effect? (A) 21 pF (B) 40 pF (C) 42 pF
MCQ 159
(D) 10 pF
Assertion (A): All practical R-C phase shift oscillators generate sinusoidal oscillation with some amount of amplitude distortion, which cannot be avoided. Reason (R): The amplitude distortion of a sinusoidal oscillator is
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MCQ 160
Narrow pulses with adjustable mark to space ratio can be obtained from square wave input signal by using which of the following? 1. 2. 3. Schmitt trigger Monostable multivibrator Clippers
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) Only 1 (B) Only 2 (C) 1 and 2
MCQ 161
(D) 2 and 3
A differential amplifier has inputs, V1 = 1050 V and V2 = 950 V with CMRR = 1000. What is the error in the differential output? (A) 10% (C) 0.1%
MCQ 162
Consider the following statements: 1. 2. 3. Stray capacitance at the input terminal of an op-amp effective introduces an additional phase lag network in feedback loop. Stray capacitance depends upon the value of resistor used in feedback. Low value of resistance has higher effects on stray capacitance
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1, 2 and 3 (C) 1, 3 and 4
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MCQ 163
In the given circuit, D1 is an ideal germanium diode and D2 is a silicon diode having its cut-in voltage as 0.7 V, forward resistance as 20 and reverse saturation current (Is) as 10 nA. What are the values of I and V for this circuit, respectively?
The two stages of a cascade amplifier have individual upper cutoff frequencies f1 = 5 MHz and f2 = 3.33 MHz . What is the best approximation for the upper cut-off frequency of the cascade combination? (A) 4.16 MHz (C) 2.5 MHz
MCQ 165
An amplifier has an open loop gain of 1000 ! 10 . Negative feedback is provided such that the gain variation remains within 0.1% What is the amount of feedback F ? (A) 1/10 (C) 9/100
MCQ 166
Consider the following statements: We would be able to achieve broad banding in a common source FET amplifier, by 1. resonance between the shunt capacitance and a compensating inductance.
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Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) Only 1 (C) 1 and 3 (B) 1 and 2 (D) 2 and 3
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MCQ 167
Which one of the following gain equations is correct for a MOSFET common source amplifier? ( gm is mutual conductance, and RD is load resistance at the drain) (A) AV = gm /RD (C) AV = gm / (1 + RD)
MCQ 168
Which one of the following statements is correct? The rise time of an amplifier is (A) directly proportional to the upper 3 dB frequency (B) inversely proportional to the upper 3 dB frequency (C) directly proportional to the lower 3 dB frequency (D) inversely proportional to the lower 3 dB frequency
MCQ 169
The 3 dB cut off frequency of a d.c. amplifier is 5 MHz. What is its rise time? (A) 350 ns (C) 70 ns
MCQ 170
For the amplifier shown in the figure given below, the lower cut-off frequency depends on which of the following?
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(A) CS , CE , internal junction capacitances of transistor (B) Strong wiring capacitance (CW ), CC (C) CS , CE , CC (D) CS , CE only
MCQ 171
In a class-B push-pull operation, the d.c. power drawn in 28 W. What is the power delivered by the amplifier at the ideal maximum efficiency of power conversion? (A) 28 W (B) 14 W (C) 22 W
MCQ 172
(D) 7 W
Cascode amplifier when compared with a simple common-emitter amplifier provide which of the following? (A) Higher voltage gain and same bandwidth (B) Same voltage gain but higher bandwidth (C) No change in either voltage gain or bandwidth (D) Voltage gain less than one but bandwidth equal to fT
MCQ 173
Which of the following features are offered by a bipolar junction transistor amplifier in Darlington connection? 1. High voltage gain 2. High input impedance
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Select the correct answer using the code given below: Codes: (A) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only
MCQ 174
Operating point shift can occur in an amplifier due to which one of the following? (A) Input frequency variation (B) Noise at the input (C) Parasitic capacitances (D) Power supply fluctuation
MCQ 175
For a CE amplifier, d.c. load line is which one of the following plots? (A) IC versus VCE for a given value of (RC + RE ) and VCC (B) IB versus VEE for a given value of (RC + RE ) and VCC (C) IB versus VCE for a given value of IB (D) IC versus VCB for a given value of IE
MCQ 176
Consider the following statements: The basic purpose of bias stabilization in a transistor circuit is to 1. 2. 3. increase the voltage and current gain of the ampilifier. make the operating point of the transistor independent of temperature variation of the transistor. make the operating point independent of the replacement of the same type, Ge or Si.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (C) 1 and 3 only
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MCQ 177
Match List-I (Electronic Circuit) with List-II (Characteristic) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I a. b. c. d. CE CB CC Darlington Pair
List-II 1. 2. 3. 4. The circuit introduces a phase inversion of 180c The circuit is rarely used The name, emitter follower is also used for the circuit The circuit consists of two circuits connected in cascade
MCQ 178
In an amplifier, the power output is 2 W at 5 kHz, and 0.5 W at 50 Hz. If the input power is constant at 10 mW, what is the variation (approximate) of power gain in dB at two frequencies? (log 10 2 . 0.30) (A) 6 dB (C) 3 dB
MCQ 179
(B) 8 dB (D) 16 dB
A power supply has a full-load voltage of 24 V. What is its no-load voltage for 5% regulation (rounded to the nearest integer)? (A) 12 V (C) 25 V (B) 23 V (D) 6 V
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MCQ 180
In a negative feedback amplifier, when is the input impedance increased? (A) If the signal sampled is a voltage (B) If the signal sampled is a current (C) If the feedback signal is a voltage (D) if the feedback signal is a current
MCQ 181
A tuned amplifier has peak output at 2 MHz and quality factor 50. The bandwidth and 3 dB frequencies shall be at what values respectively? (A) 40 kHz, 2.02 MHz, 1.98 MHz (B) 40 kHz, 2.04 MHz, 1.96 MHz (C) 80 kHz, 2.04 MHz, 1.96 MHz (D) 80 kHz, 2.08 MHz, 1.92 MHz
MCQ 182
The pinch-off voltage Vp =+ 6 V for a P-channel JFET. If VGS =+ 2 V ,what is the value of VDS at which it will enter into saturation region? (A) 6 V (C) + 8 V (B) 4 V (D) + 4 V
MCQ 183
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(A) 11 V (C) 11 V
MCQ 184
(B) 6 V (D) 6 V
Assertion (A): Many power devices utilize the case itself as one of the principal current carrying terminals. Reason (R): Such a connection maximizes the thermal resistance between the working semiconductors and the transistor case. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
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Assertion (A): The three electrodes, Source, Drain and Gate of a FET correspond to Emitter, Base and Collector of a junction transistor respectively. Input signal is generally applied to the gate and gate voltage VG controls the electric field in the channel. Reason (R): In the input circuit, the gate and the channel act like two plates of a capacitor. A charge of one polarity on the gate induces and equal and opposite charge in the channel. As a result the conductivity of the channel can be increased or decreased by VG . (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
Consider the following statements: Bias stabilization in a BJT circuit is very important, because it 1. 2. 3. provides high voltage and current gain. ensures large bandwidth of the amplifier. keeps the operating point unchanged with change of temperature.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (A) 1 and 2 (C) 3 only
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Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 3 only (B) 1, 2 and 4 (C) 1 and 2 only
MCQ 189
In a practical oscillator circuit, which one of the following limits the amplitude of the oscillations? (A) Onset of non-linearity (B) Power supply voltage (C) Oscillation frequencies (D) Temperature of the active device
MCQ 190
Consider the following statements: Tuned amplifier 1. are wide band amplifiers 2. 3. are used in radio transmitters and receivers performance is determined by Q of the circuit
Which of the statements given above are correct? (A) 1 and 2 only (B) 2 and 3 only (C) 1 and 3 only
MCQ 191
(D) 1, 2 and 3
A feed back amplifier has an open loop gain of 100 . If 4% of the output is fed back in a degenerative loop, what is the closed loop gain of the amplifier? (A) 33.3 (B) 25 (C) 20
MCQ 192
(D) + 25
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MCQ 193
An amplifier has gain A = 100 180c , upper cut off frequency of 100 kHz and lower cut off frequency of 1 kHz. A negative feedback of = 0.1 is added. Which one of the following is not correct? (A) Gain becomes 100/11 (B) Lower cut off frequency becomes (100/11) Hz (C) Upper cut off frequency becomes 1.1 MHz (D) dB of feedback is 20 log 10 11
MCQ 194
What is the collector circuit efficiency of a class B push-pull amplifier if Vm = peak load voltage ,and Vcc = collector supply voltage (A) = Vm # 100% 4 Vcc (B) = Vm # 100% 2 Vcc
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Which of the following components are chosen to construct a d.c. power supply to supply 6 V d.c. voltage from 230 V a.c. to operate a tape recorder? 1. 2. 3. 4. Step down transformer Diodes Resistors and capacitors Three-pin voltage stabilizer
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1, 2 and 3 only (C) 3 and 4 only
MCQ 196
Which of the following components control the high frequency response of the R-C coupled amplifier? 1. 2. 3. Parasitic capacitances of the transistor Coupling capacitance Stray capacitance
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MCQ 198
The figure given below shows the circuit of which one of the following?
(A) Bi-stable multi-vibrator (B) Schmitt trigger (C) Monostable multi-vibrator (D) Astable multi-vibrator
MCQ 199
The figure given above shows the transfer characteristics of which one of the following
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MCQ 200
Match List-I (Name of the circuit) with List-II (Property of the circuit) and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List-I a. Pre-amplifier b. c. d. 1. 2. 3. 4. Power amplifier Rectifier circuit Purely resistive circuit Non-linear circuit Lumped, linear, passive, bilaterial, finite circuit Large signal amplifer Small signal amplifier
List-II
MCQ 201
Assertion (A): A high value of resistor is connected across the diode in a clamper circuit for better performance. Reason (R): If this resistor is not present, the circuit will respond to sudden decrease in the magnitude of the input pulse train, but the response to sudden increase in the amplitude will cause improper response. (A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
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MCQ 202
Assertion (A): Complementary transistors are used for class B pushpull power amplifier. Reason (R): We dont need transformers if we use complementary transistors in class B push-pull power amplifiers. (A) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
MCQ 203
In a class A amplifier, VCE (max) = 15 V and VCE (min) = 1 V . The conversion efficiency for a series fed load will be equal to (A) 25% (B) 23.33% (C) 12.5%
MCQ 204
(D) 11.67%
Neutralizing capacitors are normally used in (A) Audio amplifier (B) Video amplofiers (C) RF and IF amplifiers
MCQ 205
Silicon diodes are less suited for low voltage rectifier operation because (A) it cannot withstand high temperatures (B) its reverse saturation current is low (C) its cut-in voltage is high (D) its breakdown voltage is high
MCQ 206
CE configuration is the most preferred transistor configuration when used as a switch because (A) it requires only one power supply (B) it requires low voltage or current for operating the switch
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