Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination

GTU BE04000051 Linear Integrated Circuits Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · EC Engineering · Semester 4 · Subject code BE04000051
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define an operational amplifier. List the four key building blocks inside a typical op- amp and state the primary function of each.

(b)
4 marks

Name and describe three basic IC package types. Which is exclusively used for digital ICs?

(c)
7 marks
Explain the meaning and significance of the following μA741C electrical parameters:
aInput Offset Voltage, (b) Input Bias Current, (c) Input Offset Current.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What are the benefits of using negative feedback in an op-amp circuit? List at least four advantages.

(b)
4 marks

Explain the current-to-voltage converter derived from the inverting amplifier. Write its output voltage equation.

(c)
7 marks

For the differential amplifier of Fig: R1=R2=1kΩ, RF=R3=10kΩ, op-amp is 741C.

aFind gain AD and input resistance. (b) Find output voltage if Vx=2.7Vpp and Vy=3Vpp sine waves at 100Hz.
GTU Linear Integrated Circuits (BE04000051) Summer 2026 Question 2(c) Diagram
(c)
7 marks

A 741C op-amp is connected as a noninverting amplifier with R1 = 1 kΩ, RF = 10 kΩ. Given: A = 200,000, Ri = 2 MΩ, Ro = 75 Ω, fo ≅ 5 Hz, output swing = ±13 V. Calculate AF, RiF, RoF, fF, and VooT.

GTU Linear Integrated Circuits (BE04000051) Summer 2026 Question 2 OR (c) Diagram

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is an offset voltage-compensating network? Why is it necessary before using an op-amp as a dc amplifier?

(b)
4 marks

Write the expression for total output offset voltage VooT for (a) an amplifier without ROM and (b) an amplifier with ROM.

(c)
7 marks

Define error voltage Ev for an inverting amplifier. Derive the expression for Ev due to thermal drift in Vio and Iio.

(a)
3 marks

Define Supply Voltage Rejection Ratio (SVRR). Express it in μV/V and in dB. Give an example conversion.

(b)
4 marks

At what range of supply voltages does the open-loop voltage gain of the 741C vary at TA = 25°C? Why is a higher open-loop gain desirable?

(c)
7 marks

In the differential amplifier of Figure, R1=R2=1 kΩ, RF=R3=10 kΩ, vd=5 mV sine at 1 kHz, vni=2 mV at 60 Hz. Op-amp is μA741 with CMRR=90 dB. Find (a) output at 1 kHz and (b) noise at output at 60 Hz.

GTU Linear Integrated Circuits (BE04000051) Summer 2026 Question 3 OR (c) Diagram

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

What is the fundamental difference between a DC amplifier and an AC amplifier using an op-amp? When is an AC amplifier preferred over a DC amplifier?

(b)
4 marks

Draw the circuit diagram of an AC inverting amplifier using a 741 op-amp with a coupling capacitor. Derive the expression for its low-frequency cutoff fL.

(c)
7 marks

Derive the expression for peak frequency fp, peak gain AF, and bandwidth BW of a peaking amplifier. State conditions for each formula.

(a)
3 marks

What are the desirable characteristics of an instrumentation amplifier? Name two dedicated instrumentation op-amp ICs.

(b)
4 marks

Draw the inverting summing amplifier circuit with three inputs Va, Vb, Vc. Derive the output voltage expression.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the frequency response of a practical integrator. Define fa and fb. In what frequency range does it act as a true integrator?

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is the function of clamp diodes at the input of an op-amp comparator?
(b)
4 marks

List the important characteristics required for an op-amp to be used as a comparator. Explain why a wide bandwidth is necessary.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the operation of a 555 Timer configured as a monostable multivibrator along with the capacitor voltage and output waveforms.

(a)
3 marks
Explain internal structure of Operational Transconductance Amplifier.
(b)
4 marks

What are the advantages of adjustable voltage regulators (like LM317) over fixed voltage regulators?

(c)
7 marks

In an astable multivibrator using a 555 timer, calculate the positive pulse width, negative pulse width, and free-running frequency if RA = 2.2 kΩ, RB = 3.9 kΩ and C = 0.1 μF.

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