VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM NAGAR, KATTANKULATHUR-603 203

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

EE6303 Linear Integrated Circuits and Applications

QUESTION BANK
UNIT I IC FABRICATION

Part A- Two marks questions

1. Give the difference between monolithic and hybrid ICs.

2. Classify IC.
3. What is lithography?
4. What are the advantages of integrated circuits over discrete circuits?
5. What is the difference between diffusion and ion implantation?
6. What are the advantages of ion implantation?
7. What is the purpose of oxidation process in IC Fabrication?
8. What is meant by ion implantation?
9. Write the basic chemical reaction in the epitaxial growth process of pure
silicon
10. List the basic process used in IC fabrication.
11. What is parasitic capacitance?
12. What are the popular IC packages available?
13. What is meant by dielectric isolation in I.C Fabrication? Mention its
application and Limitations.
14. How surface layer of SiO2 is formed?
15. What is meant by substantial diffusion?
16. What is the need for buried layer in fabrication of monolithic integrated
transistor?
17. Differentiate between thin film and thick film technology in IC
fabrication.
18. Define the term epitaxial growth.
19. Compare the performance of n-p-n and p-n-p transistors with respect to
IC fabrication.
20. What are the advantages of polysilicon gate MOSFET over aluminium
gate?

Part B 16 marks questions

1. Explain the basic Process used in silicon planar technology with neat
diagram. (16)
2. With respect to BJT based circuit given below, explain the various steps
to implement the circuit into a monolithic IC. (16)

3. Briefly explain the various types of IC packages. Mention the criteria for
selecting an IC package.
4. Give the various ways for making integrated resistor (16)
5. Explain the various methods used for fabricating IC resistors and
compare their performance. (16)
6. With necessary diagrams explain the fabrication of MOSFET (16)
7. Write a note on CMOS technology.
8. Explain the fabrication of n-channel JFET with necessary diagrams.(16)
9. i) Explain the process of epitaxial growth in IC fabrication process with
neat diagrams. (8)
ii) With neat sketches explain the fabrication of diodes (8)
10.Explain the basic processes used in the fabrication of monolithics IC.(16)
11. i. Explain the different isolation techniques. (8)
ii. Describe in detail about the diffusion process of IC fabrication. (8)

UNIT II CHARACTERISTICS OF OPAMP

Part A- Two marks questions
1.
2.
3.
4.

List any four characteristics of ideal OP-Amp?

What is meant by thermal drift?
Define input offset voltage.
Define CMRR.

5. Design a subtractor using op-amp.

6. List any four non ideal dc characteristics of opamp.
7. What is the input impedance of a non-inverting amplifier?
8. Define slew rate. What causes it?
9. List the methods used to provide the external frequency compensation.
10.Mention some of liner applications of OP AMP.
11.Why is RCOMP not needed in differential amplifier?
12.What are the merits and demerits of Dominant pole compensation
method?
13.What is meant by differential amplifier?
14.What is frequency compensation.
15.Design an amplifier with a gain of -10 and input resistance of 10k.
16.What is voltage follower?
17.What is a precision diode ? Draw the Circuit diagram of an half wave
precision rectifier with waveform.
18.Draw the circuit diagram of an op-amp integrator. Mention its
application.
19.Draw the circuit diagram of differentiator using Op-amp.
20.Why operational amplifier configurations are not used in linear
applications?
Part B 16 marks questions
1. i. Explain the functions of all the basic building blocks of an Op-Amp. (8)
ii. Explain the application of OP AMP as (1) Integrator (2) differentiator.
2. Find V0 of the following circuit.

3. Explain in detail about the frequency compensation applied to operational

amplifiers. (16)

4. Obtain the closed loop voltage gain Vo/Vi of the circuit shown below

5. Determine the output voltage V0 and the current I0 in the circuit as shown
below.

6. Draw and explain the working of operational amplifier as

i.
Integrator (8)
ii.
Differentiator (8)
7. List the six characteristics of an ideal op-amp and explain in detail. Give
the practical op-amp equivalent circuit. (16)
8. Explain in detail about DC characteristics of op-amp. (16)
9. With neat circuit diagram explain the operation of a OP-AMP
differentiator and derive and expression for the output of a practical
differentiator. (16)
10.Draw the circuit of a symmetrical emitter coupled differential amplifier
and derive for CMRR. (16)
11.(i) Consider the lossy integrator as shown in figure, for the component
values R1=10 K, Rf = 100 K, Cf = 1 nF, Determine the lower
frequency limit of integration and study the response for the inputs
(1) Step input
(2) Square input

(3) Sine input

(ii) Design an adder-subtractor circuit for V0 = 2V1 + 5V 2 10V3. (6)

12.Show with the help of circuit diagram an op-amp used as
i)
Summer (8)
ii)
Integrator and explain their operation. (8)
13.(i) For a V-I converter shown in figure, Vin = 5V, R = 10 K, V 1 = 1V,
find the load current and output voltage V0. Assume the op-amp is
initially nulled. (6)

(ii) For a max frequency of 100Hz, design a differentiator circuit and

draw the frequency response for the same. (10)

UNIT III APPLICATIONS OF OPAMP

Part A- Two marks questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Draw the circuit of first order active filter.

Draw the circuit diagram of sample and hold circuit.
What are the applications of peak detectors?
Why active filters are preferred?
Draw the circuits of I to V converter using op-amp.
Define monotonicity with respect to Data converters.

7. Define the terms settling time and conversion time related to DACs.
8. How many resistors are required in a 12-bit weighted resistor DAC?
9. Why integrating type ADCs are preferably used for DC and slow
varying signals?
10.What is the purpose of S/H in data converters?
11.How many comparators are required to design a 10 bit flash ADC?
12.What is meant by cut off frequency of a high pass filter and how it is
found out in a first order high pass filter?
13.What is meant by resolution of an ADC?
14.Give any 4 applications of a comparator.
15.What is a zero crossing detector?
16.Mention the types of DACs Techniques?
17.Where do we use successive approximating type ADC?
18.Mention the applications of an instrumentation amplifier.
19.Which is the fastest ADC? Why?
20.What are the basic requirements of a good instrumentation amplifier?
Part B 16 marks questions
1. Design and Explain triangular wave generator using Schmitt trigger and
integrator circuit. (16)
2. (i) Explain the operation of dual slope ADC. (8)
(ii) Explain the following characteristics of ADC resolution, accuracy,
settling time, linearity. (8)
3. Explain the following applications of operational amplifiers.
(i)
Voltage to current converter
(ii) Clamper
4. (i)Explain in detail the working of weighted resistor type of DAC. (8)
(ii)with neat schematic representations explain the operation of the
positive peak follower. (8)
5. (i) Explain the working principles of successive approximation type
ADC. (12)
(ii)Explain any four specification of data converters.(4)
6. Explain with neat circuit diagram any one sine wave oscillator using Opamp and derive expression for frequency of oscillation and gain of Opamp.(16)
7. Explain the principle of Instrumentation amplifier and derive the gain for
that circuit. (16)

8. With neat sketches explain in detail about I/V and V/I converter using opamp. (16)
9. Draw the circuit of a second order Butterworth low pass filter and derive
its transfer function. (16)
10.(i)Draw the circuits of Monostable multivibrator and obtain expression
for pulse width T. (8)
(ii)Design a low pass filter with a cut off frequency of 1 kHz and with a
pass band gain of 2 (8)

UNIT IV SPECIAL ICs

Part A- Two marks questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Draw the pin diagram of IC 555 timer

Mention any two applications of multiplier IC.
Define capture range of PLL.
What are one, two and four quadrant multipliers?
In an astable multivibrator using 555 timer RA = 6.8 k, RB = 3.3 k,
C = 0.1 F. Calculate the free running frequency.
6. Why VCO is called voltage to frequency converter?
7. In what way VCO is different from other oscillators.
8. Mention any two application of 555 Timer in Monostable mode.
9. Why invariably a suitable value of capacitor is connected to the pin 5 of
555 timer applications?
10.Draw the block diagrammatic representation of a frequency multiplier
using PLL?
11.A PLL frequency multiplier has an input frequency of f and a decade
counter is included in the loop. What will be the frequency of the PLL
output?
12.What are the different stages of operation in a PLL?
13.A 10 bit A/D converter has an input voltage of -10 to +10 v. Find
resolution.
14.Define: lock range

15.State why the phase detector output in a PLL should be followed by a low
pass filter.
16.List the applications of NE565.
17.Draw the relation between the capture range and lock range relationship
in a PLL.
18.Mention the application of Analog multiplier.
19.Draw the block diagram of PLL as frequency multiplier.
20.Enlist the important features of 555 timer circuit.
Part B 16 marks questions
1.

With neat block diagram, explain IC566 VCO operation and discuss any
two applications. (16)
2. Explain the astable and bistable operation of IC555 with necessary
waveforms. (16)
3. Draw the functional diagram of IC555 Timer in astable mode and
explain its operation and derive expression for frequency. (16)
4. Describe the application of PLL for frequency multiplication and
amplitude modulation detector with neat diagrams. (16)
5. Explain schematic how PLL can be used as
(i). Frequency multiplier (8)
(ii). frequency translator. (8)
6. Design and draw the wave forms of 1KHZ square wave form generator
using 555 Timer for duty cycle i) D=25% ii) D=50% (16)
7. Explain the Astable operation a 555 Timer IC with application. (16)
8. (i) Explain the operation of PLL. (8)
(ii) Discuss the application of PLL as frequency synthesizer (8)
9. (i) Briefly explain the Functional block diagram of PLL IC 565.(10)
(ii) Write a note on Analog Multipliers (6)
10. With block diagram explain the principle of operation of NE565 Phase
Locked loop.(16)

UNIT V APPLICATION ICs

Part A- Two marks questions
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

List the important parts of regulated power supply.

What are the advantages of switched mode power supplies?
What are the disadvantages of linear voltage regulators?
What is an isolation amplifier?
Name the various protection circuits used for voltage regulators.
Why do switching regulators have better efficiency then the series
regulator?
7. What is an optocoupler?
8. What is the function of a voltage regulator?
9. What is the principle of switch mode power supplies?
10.State the need for protection diodes in voltage regulators based on
LM317 regulator?
11.State the need and advantages of Isolation Amplifiers?
12.Differentiate between linear and switching regulator.
13.Write the expression for output voltage in LM317.
14.Name two application of isolation amplifier.
15.What is the need for voltage regulation?
16.List the characteristics of opto coupler.
17.Define ripple rejection with respect to voltage regulators.
18.What is meant by thermal shutdown applied to voltage regulators?
19. Draw the internal block diagram of a function generator IC.
20.What are the advantages of IC voltage regulators?
Part B 16 marks questions
1.
2.

With a neat diagram, explain working principle of switch mode power

supply. (16)
Explain the internal structure of voltage regulator IC 723. Also draw a
low voltage Regulator circuit using IC 723 and explain its operation.
(16)

3.

Explain the construction and working principle of function generator IC

ICL 8038. (16)
4. Draw and explain the functional block diagram of a 723 voltage
regulator and how this IC can be used as High voltage regulator. (16)
5. Design an adjustable voltage regulator (5V to 15V) with a short circuit
current limit of 50MA using a 723 regulator. (16)
6. Write short notes on:
a. Opto couplers. (8)
b. Switching regular. (8)
7. Write an explanatory note on:
(i)
Power amplifier (8)
(ii) Isolation amplifiers. (8)
8. What are feature of LM 380 power amplifier? With a schematic explain
its application as high gain audio power amplifier.
9. Write short notes on protective circuits in regulators.
10. Design a voltage regulator using IC723 regulator to satisfy the
following specifications
(i)
V0 = 12 V,
(ii) I0 = 500 mA,
(iii) Vin = 1820%,
(iv) Isc = 600 mA,
(v) VSense = 0.7 V. Give the complete schematic diagram.
(Assume and Justify if any data required)
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Prepared by
Dr.K.Ayyar
Assistant Professor (Selection Grade)
Department of EIE
Valliammai Engineering College