Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 Examination

GTU 3110016 Basic Electronics (BE) Winter 2023 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 Hours2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper Structure5 QuestionsWith internal OR choices
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Question 1

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Draw symbol and truth table for AND, NOR, EX-OR logic gates.
3 Marks
(b)

Discuss forward and reverse bias operation of a P-N junction diode with depletion region.

4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks

Question 2

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Describe Negative clamper circuit with necessary waveforms
3 Marks
(b)
Describe RC filter with its limitations.
4 Marks
(c)

Draw circuit diagram of Center-taped full wave rectifier and explain its operation with necessary waveforms and derivation of Vdc.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(c)
Describe diode approximations in detail.
7 Marks

Question 3

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Draw circuit for Voltage doubler and explain its operation.
3 Marks
(b)

Briefly explain the effect of coupling capacitor and bypass capacitor on small signal transistor amplifier.

4 Marks
(c)

Draw circuit for Emitter feedback bias and explain in detail with its advantages and disadvantages.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
State the difference between Avalanche breakdown and Zener breakdown.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss Zener diode as voltage regulator.
4 Marks
(c)
Discuss load line, Q point, DC & AC load lines for BJT.
7 Marks

Question 4

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Derive relation between α & β for BJT.
3 Marks
(b)
Compare different BJT configurations.
4 Marks
(c)
Describe working principle and applications of PIN Photo diode and Solar cell.
7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Briefly explain regions of operation for BJT.
3 Marks
(b)
Discuss seven segment displays with its types.
4 Marks
(c)

Draw CE configuration and discuss its input and output characteristics with ICEO, ri, ro, and current gain β.

7 Marks

Question 5

14 MarksMedium
(a)
Compare FET with BJT.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain FET as a switch.
4 Marks
(c)

State different logic families and compare them in terms of fan in, fan out, propagation delay, noise margin, power dissipation.

7 Marks
OR OPTION
(a)
Construct AND & OR gates with diodes.
3 Marks
(b)
Explain FET as an amplifier.
4 Marks
(c)

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

7 Marks
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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper and step-by-step solutions for Basic Electronics (BE) (Winter 2023, 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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