Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 Examination

GTU 3110016 Basic Electronics (BE) Summer 2025 Paper Solution & PDF

B.E. · Common Engineering · Semester 1 · Subject Code: 3110016
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Total Marks70 MarksExternal theory exam
Passing Marks23 Marks33% minimum cutoff
Exam Duration2.5 Hours10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Draw and explain constructional details and symbols for BJT.
3 Marks
(b)
Draw and explain the V/I characteristics of a practical diode.
4 Marks
(c)

Draw Common Base configuration and discuss its input and output characteristics with ICBO, ri, ro, and current gain α.

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Define: clipper, Clamper, PIV of a Diode.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare different rectifier circuits.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss diode approximations.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)

Explain full wave center-tape rectifier in detail with waveforms and derivation of average output voltage.

7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Draw circuit diagram of positive clamper and explain the operation.
3 Marks
(b)
Draw and explain circuit of AND gate using diodes.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain thermal stability of BJT with stability factors S, S’, S’’.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Draw Hybrid equivalent model of transistor for CB, CE, CC configurations.
3 Marks
(b)
Describe LED with its applications.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss operation and applications of PIN Photo diode and Solar cell.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
State the difference between Avalanche breakdown and Zener breakdown.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss seven segment display with its types.
4 Marks
(c)
Explain biased positive and negative clipper circuits in detail.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
For a BJT, αdc is 0.98 and base current is 50 μA, then find βdc , IC & IE.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare CB, CE, CC configurations.
4 Marks
(c)
Draw Emitter follower circuit and discuss its input and output characteristics.
7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Compare BJT & FET.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain OR gate using diodes.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe MOSFET operation and draw the structures for D-MOSFET & E-MOSFET.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Discuss FET as an amplifier.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare different logic families.
4 Marks
(c)

Explain Drain characteristics and Transfer characteristics of JFET in detail with all related terms as Transconductance, drain resistance and amplification factor.

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Basic Electronics (BE) (Summer 2025, B.E. · Common Engineering, Sem 1). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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