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Curriculum for Electronics

UNDER GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF

ELECTRONICS

CHRIST UNIVERSITY

BANGALORE – 560 029

2014 – 15 BATCH

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CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE-29

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS

APPROVED B.Sc. SYLLABUS

UNDER DEEMED UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (2014-15 BATCH)

SUBJECT: ELECTRONICS

Department Overview

The department aims at setting a benchmark in education in the field of electronics by

incorporating new and innovative teaching methods. The class room teaching is made

interactive by using various methods of teaching and learning. This includes

presentations, peer tutoring, use of software simulators, quiz programmes etc. The

assessment of the students is done using conventional methods like class test, viva-voce,

written assignments and also using the Learning Management System (LMS) Moodle

platform. In order to develop the practical skills in the students, class room teaching is

well supported by rigorous practical training conducted in well equipped laboratory. The

lab sessions include systematic training in soldering methods, circuit designing,

assembly on breadboard, measurements, trouble shooting and analyzing the circuits. The

students are encouraged and guided to undertake practical electronics projects to get a

firsthand experience in the application of electronics.

Vision Statement

Excellence and Service

Mission Statement

To acquire academic excellence, technical skills, scientific aptitude and temper and

holistic development through practical oriented learning methodology

Introduction to the Programme

The programme is diversified greatly in order to keep in pace with recent trends and

developments and the fast changing needs of the society.

The three years of study starts from the fundamentals of electronics, semiconductor

devices and applications, operational amplifiers and applications, digital electronics,

radio and television communication, satellite communication, fiber optic communication,

digital and advanced communication systems, microprocessor and microcontroller

applications, electronic instrumentation etc. Students are required to complete a project

work as a part of the curriculum.

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After completing this three-year degree course, students can opt for higher studies; get

into R & D institutions like IISc., ISRO, DRDO, BEL, BHEL, NIAS, JNCASR etc,

electronics industry or IT enabled service sections.

Programme Objective

The programme aims at providing theoretical and practical exposure to students to a

varied range of electronics and communication technologies in order to equip them to

face the challenges of Industry and Higher Education .

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COURSE STRUCTURE- ELECTRONICS (UG)

I SEMESTER

Course code Title Hours Marks Credits

ELE 131 Electronic Devices and Applications 4 100 3

ELE 151 Practical-I 2 50 1

II SEMESTER


ELE 231 Operational Amplifiers and Linear

Integrated Circuits

4 100 3

ELE 251 Practical-II 2 50 1

III SEMESTER


ELE 331 Digital Electronics 4 100 3

ELE 351 Practical-III 2 50 1

IV SEMESTER


ELE 431 Electronic Communication Systems 4 100 3

ELE 451 Practical-IV 2 50 1

V SEMESTER


ELE 531 Microprocessor and Interfacing 3 100 2

ELE 532 Electronic Instrumentation 3 100 2

ELE 551 Practical-V 2 50 1

ELE 552 Practical-VI 2 50 1

VI SEMESTER


ELE 631 Microcontrollers and Embedded Systems 3 100 2

ELE 632 Industrial Electronics 3 100 2

ELE 651 Practical-VII 2 50 1

ELE 652 Practical VIII-Project work 2 50 1

Assessment Pattern

Course code CIA (Weight) ESE( Weight)

ELE –All papers including practicals 50% 50%

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CHRIST UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE-29

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS

APPROVEDED I year B.Sc. SYLLABUS ( 2014-15)

SUBJECT: ELECTRONICS

SEMESTER I

ELE 131: ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS (60hrs)

Course Description:

Our life today is made comfortable by the immense range of applications of Electronic

devices and circuits. Everything is controlled by Electronics. In order to enter the real

world of Electronics, it is essential to have a course on Electronics devices and

applications. This module starts with foundations of various networks and theorems used

in Electronics. The basic principles and applications of popular devices such as diodes

and transistors that revolutionized the world are covered. The unit on FETs deals with the

theory and applications of field effect transistors.

Course Learning Outcome:

This paper enables the students to understand.

The basic methods of solving electrical dc networks using different network

theorems.

The designing of half wave rectifier, full wave rectifier, filter circuits and clippers

and clampers

The basic theory of bipolar junction transistor, various transistor-biasing

techniques and transistor applications

The principles of FET

UNIT 1:DC Network Analysis (12hrs):

Review of passive components, Ohm‘s law, Voltage and current sources.

DC resistive networks: Transient response, RC circuit, Charging & discharging of

capacitor in RC circuit, derivation for instantaneous charge, voltage and current in the

circuit. Meaning of time constant , expression, graphical representation. Numerical

problems.

RL circuit , Growth and decay of current, derivation for instantaneous current in the

circuit. Meaning of time constant , expression, graphical representation. Numerical

problems.

Network Theorems: voltage divider theorem, current divider theorem ,Kirchoff‘s Laws

(loop equations only), superposition theorem, Thevenin‘s theorem, Norton‘s theorem,

conversions, maximum power transfer theorem – statement, explanation, Numerical

examples.

UNIT 2: Diode Applications (13 hrs)

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Semiconductor Diode: Review of semiconductor diode theory , specifications and

various parameters

Zener diode: Equivalent diagram of zener diode. Zener and Avalanche breakdown

mechanisms in diodes, Zener diode characteristics. Zener diode as voltage a regulator-

line and load regulation, Expression for Rs(min), Rs(max), Iz(max), Iz(min) (No

derivation), Numerical problems.

Rectifiers: Types–Circuit diagrams and working , Expressions for various parameters .

Advantages and disadvantages, comparison. Numerical problems

Filter circuits :Types of Filters: Types and working, expression for ripple factor(no

derivation) Performance and comparison.

Voltage Multipliers: Half wave voltage doubler, Full wave voltage doubler, voltage

tripler - circuit diagram and working.

Clipping circuits and Clamping circuits: Positive clipper, negative clipper, biased

clipper, and combinational clipper, Circuit diagram and working, Input and Output wave

form. Positive clamper and negative clamper. Input and out put wave forms, Numerical

problems.

UNIT 3: Bipolar Junction Transistor (06 hrs)

Introduction to transistors-Review of transistor theory, construction, transistor biasing,

Transistor currents, Input and Output Characteristics of CE configuration. Comparison of

CE, CB and CC configurations.

Transistor Biasing: Need for biasing, The D.C operating point and load line, Factors

affecting stability of Q point, Stability factor definition.

Methods of transistor biasing: Fixed bias, fixed bias with emitter resistor and Voltage

divider bias circuits-circuit diagram, explanation, derivation for operating point and

stability factor, advantages and disadvantages. Numerical problems

UNIT 4: Transistor Applications (15hrs)

Transistor as an amplifier: Classification of Amplifiers. Small signal operation of CE

amplifier: Various circuit current, Phase reversal, ac and dc equivalent circuits, re model,

Derivation of input resistance, output resistance, current gain, voltage gain, power gain,.

Hybrid Parameters (qualitative), expression for hfe, hie, hre, hoe.

Numerical problems

Multistage Amplifiers: Introduction, Gain of multistage amplifier, Decibel gain .power

gain, Types of coupling, analysis of a two stage RC coupled Amplifier, Frequency

response, Expression for over all gain(No derivation) , Band width, Advantage and

disadvantage of RC coupling, Direct coupled Amplifier, Frequency response, calculation

of voltage gain., Advantages and disadvantages of direct coupling

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Power Amplifiers: Introduction, Difference between voltage and power amplifiers, AC

load line, Classification of power amplifiers, Class A amplifier: Power relation in Class A

amplifier, Overall efficiency of class A amplifier ( no derivation), Resistive load and

Transformer coupled, Over all efficiency of transformer coupled class A amplifier (

noderivation), Limitations. Class B amplifier: Characteristics, Push-pull operation,

Maximum efficiency of class B push –pull amplifier ( no derivation), crossover

distortion, and Complementary symmetry amplifier, working.Numerical examples

Transistor Tuned Amplifier: Need for tuned voltage amplifier, Resonance- series and

parallel, impedance, Resonance curve, Characteristics of series resonance, Single tuned

voltage amplifier, Frequency response of single tuned voltage amplifier, Advantage and

limitation of single tuned amplifiers, Double tuned voltage amplifier, frequency response

of double tuned voltage amplifier, Limitations and applications.

UNIT 5: Field –Effect Transistors (10 hrs)

Construction and working of JFET, Drain characteristics, Transfer characteristics, JFET

parameters, FET approximation- Shockley‘s equation, CS FET amplifier, working,

comparison between BJT and JFET. Numerical examples.

MOSFET: Depletion type MOSFET, construction, working, Drain and transfer

characteristics. Symbol.

Enhancement type MOSFET, construction, working, Drain and transfer characteristics,

symbol, MOSFET Applications.

Self study Topics (4 hours)

Energy band description of semiconductors. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p

type semiconductor, concept of hole current , n type semiconductor, n type conductivity,

p type conductivity Majority and minority charge carriers.

Special Semiconductor Devices- Tunnel diode, Varactor diode, Schottky diode, LED and

Seven segment Displays

Essential Reading:

1. A.P Malvino,“Principles of Electronics‖, TMH, 7th

edition, 2011.

2. Robert L Boylestad, ―Introductory circuit analysis‖, Universal Book Stall

Fifth edition, 2003.

3. R.S.Sedha,‖A Text book of Applied Electronics‖, Chand and Company Ltd. New

Delhi, New Edition 2011

Recommended Reading:

1. T.F. Bogart, Beasley,‖Electronic Devices and circuits‖, Pearson Education, 6th

Edition, 2004.

2. N.N. Bhargava, D.C Kulshreshta, and S.C Gupta,‖Basic Electronics and Linear

Circuits‖, TMH, 40th

Reprint, 2005.

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3. Robert Boystead and Louis Nashelsky, ―Electronics Devices and circuit theory‖,

Pearson Education, 8th edition, 2004

4. T.L.Floyd, ―Electronic Devices and circuits‖, PHI, fifth edition, 2005.

5 . V.K. Metha, ―Principle of Electronics‖, ( New edition , 2011)

ELE 151: Practical -I

List of experiments Study of resistance color code, soldering practice, test and

measuring instruments and Ohm’s Laws ( 2 practical class)

1. Kirchhoff‘s Laws

2. Superposition Theorem

3. Thevenin‘s Theorem

4. Maximum Power Transfer Theorem

5. Semiconductor diode and Zener diode characteristics

6. Half wave rectifier with and without capacitor filter

7. Center tap full wave rectifier with and without capacitor filter

8. Voltage tripler using diodes

9. Zener regulator- Line and Load regulation

10. Fixed bias circuit with emitter resistor

11. Voltage divider bias circuit

12. Study of CRO

13. CE amplifier- Frequency response

UNIT Hours Marks Part A

(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 12 28 2 2

2 15 32 3 2

3 08 18 2 1

4 15 32 3 2

5 10 18 2 1

Total 60 128 12 08

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SEMESTER II

ELE 231: OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERS AND LINEAR

INTEGRATED CIRCUITS ( 60 hrs)

Course Description:

Operational amplifier is a versatile device that was originally designed for performing

mathematical operations and this device has a myriad of consumer, industrial and

scientific applications. The course starts with basic principles of differential amplifiers as

they are the heart of operational amplifiers. The theory of op-amps are covered in detail

and almost all applications also given. Under the unit, specialized IC applications, the

prainciples and applications of IC 555, IC 565, LM 380, 78xx series and 79xx series and

study on LM 317 also included.

Course Objective:

This paper enables the students to understand

. The basic theory of differential amplifier and construction of Op-amp using

differential amplifiers

The Op-amp characteristics and applications

Basic principles of oscillators and applications

Principle and applications specialized ICs like 555 timer LM 317, 78xx and 79xx

series.


After completing this paper students will be able to

design and construct of differential amplifier

Study of op amp parameters and design of inverting and non inverting op amp

Familiarize the design and construction of active filters

Study of Sinusodial and non Sinsodial oscillators

Familiarization of specialized IC and their application

UNIT1: Differential amplifiers (5)

Differential amplifier, Different types of circuit configurations, dc analysis - dual input

balanced output configurations, Operating points(derivation), Differential input

resistance, Output resistance, voltage gain (expression, definition)) , Comparison of

different configuration of differential amplifier, Inverting and non inverting inputs,

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CMRR, Expression, current mirror circuit, differential amplifier with current mirrors,

current mirror as tail current, current mirror as active load.

UNIT 2 : Op-amp theory(10)

Op-amp Block diagram, equivalent circuit, pin diagram of IC 741, specification,

Characteristics of ideal and practical op-amp, op-amp parameters- input bias current,

input offset voltage, output offset voltage, slew-rate, open loop op-amp, limitations, op-

amp negative feedback, Block diagram of a Voltage series, Voltage shunt, Current series,

Current shunt feed back circuits, Inverting and Non-inverting voltage feedback- circuit,

derivation for voltage gain(In terms of open loop voltage gain, in terms of feed back

resistance), Input and output impedance( Circuit diagram and derivations). Virtual

ground, bandwidth..

UNIT 3: Op-amp applications (10 hrs)

Adder- Inverting and non-inverting, Subtractor, Scale changer, Buffer, Comparator- basic

comparator, Zero cross detector and Schmitt trigger, comparator characteristics,

numerical problems

Active Filters: Classification of filters, Advantages of active filters, Types of filters. First

order Butterworth filters: Low pass, High pass, Gain derivation and frequency response,

filter design (problems), frequency scaling ,second order Butterworth low pass and high

pass filters, Voltage gain (no derivation), frequency response graph, Band pass, Band

reject and all pass filter, circuit diagrams and frequency response.

UNIT 4: Oscillator circuits (15 hrs)

Sinusoidal Oscillators:

Classification of oscillators, Basic principle, Block diagram of feedback circuit-types,

explanation of damped, growing and sustained oscillations with sine wave. Barkhausen

criterion for sustained oscillations. Noise voltage as starting voltage.

Concept of parallel resonance. LC tank circuit, principle , damped and undamped

oscillation, expression for frequency in terms of L & C. necessary conditions for

sustained oscillations.

Transistor Oscillators:

Hartley oscillator: Circuit diagram, explanation, circuit operation, expression for-

frequency of oscillation, feedback ratio, gain for sustained oscillation.(no derivation).

Numerical problems.

Colpitt‘s oscillator: Circuit diagram, explanation, circuit operation, expression for-

frequency of oscillation, feedback ratio, gain for sustained oscillation.(no derivation).

Numerical problems.

Limitations of LC oscillators.

Op- amp Oscillators:

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RC oscillators, Basic Principle of RC oscillators, Phase shift Oscillator- circuit diagram,

principle, working, expression for frequency of oscillation, feedback ratio, gain for

sustained oscillation (no derivation), Numerical problems.

Wien Bridge Oscillator – circuit diagram, principle, working, expression for frequency

of oscillation, feedback ratio, gain for sustained oscillation (no derivation), Numerical

problems.

Crystal oscillators- Piezo electric effect, Equivalent circuit of crystal and applications.

Non-sinusoidal Oscillators:

Classification of Multivibrators, Types of multivibrators.

Astable Multivibrator- circuit diagram, waveforms, circuit operation, ON time, OFF time

expressions, Expression for frequency of oscillation, Numerical problems. Applications.

Monostable Multivibrator- circuit diagram, waveforms, circuit operation, expression for

pulse width. Applications.

Bistable Multivibrator-. circuit diagram, waveforms, circuit operation, Applications.

Square wave generator using op-amp.

UNIT 5: Specialized IC applications (15 hrs)

IC 555 timer:

Pin diagram, Functional block diagram, Explanation

Astable Multivibrator- Circuit diagram, schematic diagram, waveforms, Expressions for

charging time constant, discharging time constant, duty cycle and frequency of

oscillation, Numerical problems. Applications.

Mono-stable operations- Circuit diagram, schematic diagram, waveforms, Expressions

for pulse width. Applications.

Voltage controlled oscillator, Schmitt trigger- Circuit diagram, schematic diagram,

waveforms, saw tooth generator , circuit diagram, schematic diagram, waveforms,

Phase-locked loop - operating principle, block diagram, explanation. Monolithic PLL-IC

565, Pin diagram, Functional block diagram 565 PLL, application in frequency

multipliers.

Power amplifiers using power boosters. Monolithic power amplifiers – LM 380 as power

Audio amplifier.

Voltage regulators, fixed and variable, 78xx series and 79xx series, working, pin out

diagram and applications.

IC LM 317 as a variable voltage regulator, Numerical problems.

Switching regulator-Block diagram, explanation.

Power supply- block diagram explanation, circuit diagram and explanation for +5V and

-5V supply design.

Self Study topics (5 hours)

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Introduction to IC‘s: Advantages, limitations, linear and digital IC. Scale of integration,

development of ICs,

Special purpose op-amp specification, characteristics and comparison, interpretation of

data sheets

Feedback in amplifiers, types of feedback, advantages and disadvantages

Essentian Reading:

Ramakanth Gayakwad,‖Operational amplifier and linear circuits‖, PHI, 3rd

Edition,

2005.


1. T.F. Bogart and Beasley,‖Electronic Devices and circuits‖, Pearson Education, 6th

Edition, 2004.

2. A.P Malvino,‖Electronics Principle‖, Tata McGraw-Hill, 7th

edition, 2011.

3. T. L. Floyd,‖Electronic Devices and Circuits‖, PHI, 5ht Edition 2005.

4. Sedra and Smith,‖Micro electronics Circuits‖, 5th Edition, Oxford University Press

ELE251: Practical II

List of experiments

1. Colpitts Oscillator

2. Construction of regulated power supply using IC 7805 and IC 7905

3. Op-amp Adder, subtractor and scale changer

4. Phase-shift oscillator using IC 741

5. Wien-Bridge oscillator using IC 741

6. Op-amp comparator

7. Hartley Oscillator

8. Astable multivibrator using transistors

9. Current and voltage regulation using IC LM 317

10 Op - amp inverting amplifier

11 Crystal oscillator

12. Monostable multivibrator using IC 555


Basic Electronics- ―A Text Lab Manua”l, Paul B Zbar, A.P. Malvino, TMH, 9th

Edition,

2001

BLUE PRINT


(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

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1 5 14 1 1

2 15 32 3 2

3 10 18 2 1

4 15 32 3 2

5 15 32 3 2

Total 60 128 12 08

SEMESTER III

ELE 331: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (60 Hrs)

Course Description:

Digital techniques and systems are used today in ever more applications because of their

increasingly reliable, efficient, economical operations and the capability of storage. They

have invaded all walks of life that has created digital revolution. Therefore it is essential

to have a strong foundation of the theory and practices of digital electronics. This course

deals with the subject from number system, logic gates and development of IC

technology. It also deals with various combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits and

design. A brief description of semiconductor memories has been included as the last unit

as it has assumed to play a very important role in present day digital circuits.

Course objective:


Basics of number systems, codes, Boolean algebra and logic gates

Different logic families and characteristics

The design of combinational circuits

The design of sequential circuits and theory of various memory devices

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Learning Outcome


understand different number systems and their interconversion

simplify logic equations using Boolean laws, karnaugh maps

design logic circuits using logic gates

have knowledge about different logic families and choose appropriare IC for

circuit design

design combinational circuits using PAL and PLA

design sequential circuits like flip flops, counters.

UNIT 1: Number systems: (6 hrs)

Decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal and their inter conversion. digital codes, BCD

(8421) code, Gray, Excess 3, alphanumeric codes-ASCII, Arithmetic operation in binary

and hexadecimal, BCD addition, and excess 3 addition,

Sign magnitude conversion, 1‘s and 2‘s complements subtraction, signed number

arithmetic addition.

UNIT 2: Logic gates and Boolean algebra (12 hrs)

Positive and negative logic, basic logic gates, AND, OR and NOT gates, Boolean

algebra-laws and theorems, NAND and NOR gates, De-Morgan‘s theorems, XOR and

XNOR gates- symbol, truth table, realization using basic gates, NAND and NOR gates

as universal gates.

Simplification of logic expression using Boolean algebra, SOP and POS expression,

Karnaugh maps, K-map technique to solve 3 and 4 variable equations, don‘t care

conditions.

UNIT 3: Pulse characteristics and logic families (10 hrs)

Pulse characteristics- ideal and practical pulse, rise time, fall time, turn on time, turn

OFF time, pulse width, duty cycle. Classification of digital IC‘s, Characteristics of digital

IC‘s- propagation delay, power dissipation, fan–in, fan–out, current and voltage

parameters, power supply requirements,

TTL families- characteristics, standard TTL NAND circuit with totem pole output.

Comparison of propagation delay time and power dissipation of different TTL families,

MOS Logic (NMOS, PMOS) – characteristics, CMOS logic- NAND gate and NOR gate

, inverter.

UNIT 4: Combinational logic circuits (13hrs) Arithmetic logic circuits –half adder, full adder, 4-bit parallel binary adder, half and full

subtractors. Two bit and 4-bit magnitude comparators, IC 7485- pin diagram, decimal to

BCD encoder, priority encoder, applications, decoders, BCD to decimal decoder, BCD to

decimal decoder ( mention only)

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Multiplexers-4: 1, 8:1 and logic diagram and truth table of each, applications,

Demultiplexers-1: 4, 1:8 and logic diagram and table of each, applications

Introduction to programmable logic devices-ROM organization-Combinational circuit

Implementation using ROM-programmable logic array(PAL)-PAL programming table –

Implementation of Boolean function (half adder) using PAL-programmable logic

array(PLA)-PLA Programming table - Implementation of Boolean function using PLA-

comparison of Programmable logic devices.

UNIT 5: Sequential logic circuits (13 hrs) Flip- flops – Basic RS latch (NAND and NOR latches), Clocked RS flip-flops, D flip-

flop and JK flip- flop, T flip-flop, edge triggering and level triggering. Edge triggered

Master-slave JK flip-flop, Clear & Preset inputs. IC 7473 and IC 7476. Shift registers– 4

bit serial in serial out, serial in parallel out, parallel in serial out, parallel in parallel out.

Counters: Asynchronous counters, logic diagram, truth table and timing diagrams of 3 bit

ripple counter, 4 bit up-down counter, mod n counters, 4-bit synchronous counter, decade

counter. IC 7490, synchronous 2-bit and 3-bit counter design using K-maps, Ring

counter, Johnson counter, applications.

Self Study Topics (6hrs)

Digital Computer Fundamentals: Evolution of digital computers, Computer generations,

Single chip microcomputers, Digital computers, personal computers, Block diagram of

digital computers, Hardware ,software and firm ware, Computer languages, Algorithms,

Flowcharts, Architecture of computers, Operating systems.

Memory Devices: Introduction –primary and secondary memories, RAM –static and

dynamic, ROM, EPROM & EEPROM –memory capacity, advantage, disadvantage and

application, secondary memory, hard disc, CD ROM, memory capacity, advantage,

disadvantage and applications, basics of DVD and flash memory.

Essential reading:

1. A Anand Kumar, ‖Fundamentals of digital circuits”, PHI, 3rd

edition,2011.

2. T.L.Floyd , ―Digital fundamentals”, Universal Book Stall,8th

edition,2005.


1. R.P Jain , ―Modern Digital Electronics”, TMH publication, 3rd

edition, 2009.

2. M. Morris Mano, ―Digital logic and computer design”, PHI4th edition,2009

3. Malvino and Leach, ―Digital principles and application”, TMH 5th

edition, 2000

ELE 351: Practical III

List of experiments

1. Realization of Basic gates using diode and transistor

2. Realization of Basic gates using NAND gates using IC 7400

3. Realization of Basic gates using NOR gates using IC 7402

4. Half Adder and Half Subtractor using NAND gates

5. Full Adder using IC 7486 and IC 7400

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6. Binary to Gray code and Gray code to Binary conversion

7. Clocked RS, D Flip-flops using NAND gates

8. 4 –bit binary ripple up counter using IC 7476/74107

9. Decade counter using IC 7490.

10. Study of De-Multiplexer using IC 74154

11. Study of Multiplexer using IC 74150


1. Malvino and Leach , ―Experiments in Digital Electronics”, TMH, 2000.2. K A

Krishnamurthy, ―Digital Lab Primer”, Pearson Education, 2003.


(04 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 06 12 3 -

2 12 28 2 2

3 12 28 2 2

4 15 28 2 2

5 15 32 3 2

Total 60 128 12 08

SEMESTER IV

ELE 431: ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (60 hrs)

Course Description:

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The rapid growth of communication technologies and their pervasive applications in all

walks of life, today emphasizes the importance of a course in electronic communication

systems. This paper provides a comprehensive coverage of the field of electronic

communication and various technologies. It starts with basic concept of noise,

modulation and demodulation techniques through which radio communication techniques

are introduced. The unit on television deals with fundamental concept of monochrome

and color techniques. The basic principles of data communication, satellite

communication, fiber optic communication and mobile communications are included. A

brief study on latest technologies like Wi-Fi , Wi-Max, Blue-tooth, CDMA, LTE, 3G and

4G etc will help the students to up-date their knowledge in current technologies.



Principles of radio and television

The theory of transmission lines, Antennas

Basics of pulse , digital and advanced communication systems

Theory and applications satellite communication

Theory and applications of optical fiber communication

UNIT I: Modulation and Demodulation (12 hrs)

Introduction to communication system. ,block diagram of general communication system

concept of noise; Types of noise –Internal and External Noise, Signal to Noise ratio,

Noise figure.

Modulation-need for modulation, types of modulation.

Amplitude modulation –wave form representation, expression for instantaneous voltage –

Frequency spectrum. Modulation index, Power relations-, modulation by several sine

waves. Generation of AM –Principle, requirements. block diagram of AM transmitter

,function of different stages .

Frequency modulation- frequency deviation, carrier swing, modulation index ,deviation

ratio and percentage modulation. Expression for the instantaneous voltage –Frequency

spectrum. Block diagram of FM Transmitter, comparison of AM and FM , Numerical

problems.

Demodulation- need for demodulation. Characteristics of radio receiver , AM Detectors,

diode and transistor detectors, SHD AM Receiver-Principle, block diagram with AGC,

FM receiver block diagram, FM detectors.

UNIT 2: Transmission lines, Antennas ( 6 hrs)

Transmission line–Two wire parallel line, coaxial line ,wave guides optical fiber cable,

ideal transmission line. Equivalent circuit of transmission line –diagrams for low

frequency and for high frequency equivalent .Primary and secondary constants,

transmission line parameters-definitions only

Antenna: radiation mechanism-Evolution of the dipole from open circuited transmission

line, antenna equivalent circuits, elementary doublet, radiation pattern ,antenna

parameters-definitions only.

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Various types of antennas and applications, antennas used in mobile communications

(qualitative)

UNIT 3: Television (9 hrs)

Introduction to TV-Basic principles of picture transmission –Scanning Horizontal and

vertical scanning , interlaced scanning –explanation with diagram, requirements and

advantages .horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies and calculations-numerical

problems. Progressive scanning, TV camera tube-Vidicon –diagram, principle and

workingComposite Video signal-diagrammatic representation &explanation of various

components Blanking &Synchronizing Pulses, Vestigial Side band Transmission –

explanation with diagram

TV Systems &Standards-NTSC,PAL &SECAM. Comparison, basic principles of color

TV-Primary and secondary colors, compatibility, color combinations-chromo

&Luminescence processing as per PAL system-luminance equation, numerical problems.

Color TV transmitter and receiver -Simplified block diagram of PAL color TV Receiver

–Function of each block.

Unit 4: Pulse , Digital and Advanced communications (13Hrs)

Pulse communication: Introduction, characteristics of data transmission circuits-Shannon

limit for information capacity Bandwidth requirements, data transmission speeds,

Sampling theorem, Pulse modulation types-PAM, PWM, PPM, brief description,

waveforms, PCM-brief description and block diagram.

Digital communication–Introduction to digital modulation. FSK, PSK and ASK- brief

description, waveforms, Advantages disadvantages and applications. Modems-

Classifications, modes of modem operation.

Concept of cellular mobile communication-cell and cell splitting, frequency response,

Roaming and Hand off, Block diagram of cellular mobile communication system,

Simplified block diagram of cellular phone Hand set, Advantages and disadvantages.

Health hazards of mobile communication

Study of GSM & CDMA system: other wireless system: LAN, Wi-Fi, Blue Tooth

standards ,WI-max (mention only), Brief description of Long Term Evolution ( LTE), 3G

, 4G technologies.

UNIT5: Satellite Communications ( 7 hrs)

Introduction and the need of a satellite, the launching of a satellite, the use of Kepler‘s

Laws in satellite communication, satellite orbits, satellite system-block diagram of

satellite sub systems (space segment), station keeping, attitude control, ground station

(simplified block diagram of earth station), uplink, downlink, cross-link ( no block

diagrams) Transponder (C-band multi channel), satellite band width, frequency reuse

,.Solar Panels.

Multiple access methods - TDMA, FDMA, and CDMA. ,GPS (qualitative only).

UNIT 6: Optical Fiber Communications (7 hrs)

Introduction-need for optical fiber communication, Block diagram of OFC system, Core

and clad concept,

Characteristics and classification of optical fiber, light propagation through optical fiber,

Light sources-Requirements and examples. construction and working of unguided

LASER diode.

Photo detector –PN photo diode PIN photo diode requirements and examples.

Construction and working of Avalanche photo diode. Advantages and disadvantages of

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optical fiber communication, Losses in optical fiber cables, applications of optical fiber

communication.

Topics for Self Study ( 6 hrs )

Radiation and propagation of waves: EM spectrum, Terrestrial propagation of EM

waves: Ground wave Space wave (line of sight ) propagation, Sky wave propagation,

formation of ionosphere, importance.

Radio Broadcasting stations in India (AM & FM), History of Indian satellites.

Modern trends in TV : Digital TV - composite digital standards - MPEG standard –

digital transmission - cable TV - cable frequencies –TV channels- co-axial cable for

CATV - cable distribution, DTH technology, applications, LCD TV, Plasma TV, HD TV,

LED TV.

Essential Reading:

1. Dennis Roddy &John Coolen, ―Electronic Communication”, IV edition-PHI, 2002

2. George Kennedy & Bernad Davis, ―Electronic Communication systems”, IV the

edition ,TATA McGraw Hill, 2005

3. Wayne Tomasi , ―Advanced Electronic Communication System”, PHI, VI Edition,

2005.

Recommended Reading

1. Wayne Tomasi , ―Electronic Communication systems”,5th edition Pearson education,

2005

2. Louis Frenzel, ―Communication Electronics”, TMH, 3rd

Edition, 2002.

ELE 451: Practical IV

List of Experiments:

1.Astable Multivibrator using IC 555

2.Amplitude modulator and demodulator

3.First order active low pass and high pass filter

4.Tuned amplifier

5.PWM and PPM using IC 555

6.FSK modulation using IC 555

7.ASK Modulation using Op-Amp

8. Frequency Mixer using IC 565

9.Optical fiber experiments -Characterization of 660 nm LED and study of fiber optic

intensity modulation system for analog transmission.

10. PAM using transistor


1. Albert P.Malvino &Michael A.Miller, ‖Basic Electronics, A text lab manual”,- Paul

B. Zbar, Tata Mc GRAW Hill, 2005.

2. Poorna Chandra Rao & Sasikala, ―Handbook of experiments in electronics and

communication‘ VIKAS Publising house, 2004

Blue Print

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(04 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 15 28 2 2

2 06 14 1 1

3 12 22 3 1

4 13 28 2 2

5 07 18 2 1

6 07 18 2 1

Total 60 128 12 08

SEMESTER V

ELE 531: MICROPROCESSORS AND INTERFACING (45 hrs)

Course Description:

The microprocessor, a general purpose programmable logic device is the basic building

block of computers and embedded systems. Many advanced versions in use today can be

easily learnt once the hardware organization and interfacing techniques using 8085

microprocessor are mastered. Hence the course has been designed to start with basic

architecture of 8085 which gives an idea about the hardware specifications of the IC and

its pin configuration. The software part consists of learning about the instruction set and

programming in Assembly language. Interfacing unit deals with simple memory and I/O

interfacing circuit design and programming using PPI IC 8255.An introduction to higher

order microprocessors is given with 8086 architecture and features.

Course Objective:


Basics of microcomputer and microprocessor 8085

Instruction set and Assembly Language Programming of microprocessor 8085

Memory and I/O Interfacing with 8085

Features and modes of PPI 8255 and design and programming of simple

interfacing circuits.

Features and Architecture of 8086.

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Learning Outcome:

After completing this course, students will be able to

understand and appreciate use of microprocessor as basic building block of

computers and embedded systems

acquire skill in assembly language programming

read and understand data sheets and pin configurations

know and understand about memory interfacing and I/O interfacing

develop interfacing circuits using PPI 8255

understand about and compare 8085 with higher order microprocessor like 8086

UNIT 1: Introduction to microprocessors (5 hrs)

Introduction to microprocessor, applications, basic block diagram, speed, word size,

memory capacity, classification, features of 8085, architecture of 8085-block diagram,

internal registers, register pairs, flags, stack pointer, program counter, types of buses. Pin

diagram of 8085.

UNIT 2: 8085 Instruction set (10hrs)

Instruction-operation code, operand, mnemonics, instruction set, instruction

classification, addressing modes. data transfer and memory operations, arithmetic

operations, increment & decrement operations, logical operations, branch operations,

stack operations, I/O and machine control operations, interrupts. delay loops, use of

counters, timing diagrams— T- states, instruction cycle, machine cycle, op- code fetch ,

I/O read, I/O write, memory read, memory write.

UNIT 3: Programming of 8085 (8 hrs)

Programs for data transfer and memory operations (direct & indirect addressing), addition

and subtraction of two 8-bit & 16- bit numbers, multiplication, display of smallest /

largest number in a given array of numbers, sorting of numbers in descending / ascending

order. number of 1‘s and 0‘s in a given byte, testing for zero condition. 1‘s and 2‘s

complement verification of truth tables of logic gates.

UNIT 4: Interfacing of 8085 (10 hrs)

Basic interfacing concepts, compatible ICs of P 8085, data transfer, synchronous I/O

data transfer using interrupts. memory interfacing—address decoding, interfacing RAM

and ROM, interfacings I/O devices—input port, output port, IN & OUT instructions,

interfacing input devices, interfacing output devices, LED interfacing, switch interfacing,

programmable peripheral interface IC 8255—features, pin diagram, functional block

diagram, ports & their modes., simple interfacing circuits.

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UNIT 5: 8086 Microprocessor (8 hrs)

Introduction to 8086µP, Features, Architecture of 8086 - Block diagram, Bus Interface

Unit, Execution unit, Instruction Queue, registers of 8086- General purpose, Index,

Pointer, Segment, IP, Flags, concept of segmentation, pin diagram, pin description.

Self Study Topic: (4 hrs)

Evolution of Microprocessors, available series from 8085 to Pentium and till date. Simple

Programs.

Essential Reading: Ramesh S Gaonkar, Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications with

8085, 4th

ed.,Wiley Eastern Limited, 2003


1. Krishna Kant ―Microprocessor and Microcontrollers‖, Eastern Company Edition,

Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi , 2007.

2. Barry B. Brey, ―The Intel Microprocessors: Architecture, Programming &

Interfacing‖ PHI, 6th

Edition, 2003.

3. Walter A Tribal & Avtar Singh ‗The 8088 & 8086 Microprocessors’, Pearson, 2007,

Fourth Edition.

4. B.Ram, Fundamentals of Microprocessor & Microcomputer, 4th

ed.,Danpat Rai

Publication, 2000

5. Aditya P Mathur, Introduction to Microprocessors, 3rd

ed.,TMH, 2000

6. Douglas V Hall, ‗Microprocessor and Interfacing, Programming & Hard ware’-, 3nd

Revised Edition, Tata McGraw Hill , 20001

7. B.Ram, ―Fundamentals of Microprocessor & Microcomputer‖, 7th

ed.,Danpat Rai

Publication, 2000

ELE 551: Practical VI

List of Programs/Experiments:

(Any six programs)

1. Program to add & subtract two 8- bit numbers

2. Program to add two 16 bit numbers

3. Program to subtract two 16 – bit numbers

4. Program to multiply two 8-bit numbers

5. Program to find the square of an 8-bit number

6. Program to display the smallest number in a given array of numbers

7. Program to find the number of zeros and ones in a byte

8. Display of numbers from 00 to 99

Interfacing experiments (Any two experiments)

1. LED interfacing using PPI 8255

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2. Square wave generator using PPI 8255

3.Switch interfacing

4.Relay interfacing

5 .Digital IC testing

6 .Digital multiplexer


K A Krishnamurthy, Microprocessor Lab primer, 2nd

ed., Interline publishing Co, 2000.


(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 06 18 2 1

2 10 28 2 2

3 11 32 3 2

4 10 32 3 2

5 08 18 2 1

Total 45 128 12 08

ELE 532: ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENTATION (45 hrs)

Course Description:

This Paper will enable the students to get a thorough knowledge of measuring

instruments and their measuring techniques. Any instrument basically consists of an input

sensing element or transducer, signal conditioner and display unit. So the basic

principles and applications of the transducers , signal conditioners, data acquisition

systems and digital instruments are covered. The students are introduced to the

biomedical instrumentation as it an emerging area of instrumentation.

Course Learning objective:


Performance characteristics and applications of electronic instruments

Principle and applications of electrical transducers

Signal conditioning concepts and circuits

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Data acquisition and conversion, Various Electronic instruments and biomedical

instruments

Course Learning outcome:


understand various types of characteristics and errors in instrumentation systems

learn about various types of transducers and their working

design and study data acquisition systems and signal conditioners

use and understand principles of various measuring instruments.

UNIT 1: Transducers (13 hrs)

Introduction, Basic concepts of measurement, Block diagram of a measurement system,.

Resistive transducers- Strain gauge- theory, types- un-bonded, bonded metal wire, foil

and semiconductor type, Basic theory, advantages, disadvantages.

Thermistor- construction, types, resistance- temp characteristics, applications

Thermocouple- principle of operation, advantages and disadvantages, IC temperature

sensors LM 34/35 (mention only), Resistance thermometer – construction, advantages,

limitations, Inductive transducers-Reluctance type- construction, working

Linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) - construction, working, advantages.

Capacitive transducer-Principle, Pressure transducer- construction, working.

Photo electric transducers, Photovoltaic cell, photo diode and photo transistor- working

principle, applications. Piezo- electric transducer, working principle, applications.

Smart sensors; overview of smart sensors and control systems,

Introduction to MEMS, mechatronics

UNIT 2: Signal Conditioning (8 hrs) Introduction, Block diagram of signal conditioning, review of op-amp basics, Op-amp

basic block diagram. Voltage to Current converter, Current to Voltage converter,

expression for output. Integrator, differentiator using IC 741 - derivation for output and

waveforms. Practical differentiator Practical integrator

Basic Instrumentation amplifier- important features, basic instrumentation amplifier-

block diagram, realization using 3 op-amps, differential instrumentation amplifier using

transducer Bridge, output voltage derivation. Logarithmic amplifier, circuit description

and output expression.

UNIT 3: Data Acquisition and Conversion (7 hrs)

Introduction, general data acquisition system (DAS), objective of DAS, Single channel

and multi channel DAS block diagrams qualitative description.

Digital to Analog converter- R-2R ladder and binary weighted ladder circuits, brief

analysis. D to A using op-amp summing amplifier. Analog to Digital converter-

Successive approximation method, Flash ADC, block diagram explanation.

UNIT 4: Electronic Instruments (12 hrs)

Digital voltmeter- features, advantages and performance characteristics, digital voltmeter

types, ramp type digital voltmeter, dual slope type digital voltmeter,- block diagram,

working principle, advantages and disadvantages, Digital multimeter, Electronic Counter,

capacitance meter- Block diagram, working and applications, resolution and sensitivity of

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digital multimeter,. Oscilloscopes-analog dual trace type, block description and principle

of operation.

Storage Oscilloscopes- analog and digital Principle of operation. Basic spectrum

analyzer- concept and block diagram, qualitative description.

Bio-Medical instrumentation- Bioelectric potentials, ECG, EEG, EMG, Ultrasound,

pacemaker, X-ray machines

Introduction to Lab view and its advantages,

Self study Topic (6 hrs)

Performance characteristics: static and dynamic Errors in measurement, Types of errors,

sources of errors (qualitative), dynamic characteristics (qualitative) .

Electrical transducers, advantages. Selecting a transducers, classification of transducers-

Passive, active, digital and analog types, definition and examples.

Introduction to Electronic instruments, multimeters (analog and digital), signal generator,

function generator regulated power supply.

Essential Reading:

H.S.Kalsi, ―Electronic Instrumentation”, 2nd Edition, TMH, 2010.


1. W.D. Cooper, A.D. Helfrick, ―Electronic Instrumentation and measuring Techniques‖,

3rd

Edition, PHI, 2008

2. A.K. Sawhney, Dhanpat Rai & sons, ―A Course in Electrical, Electronics

Measurement and Instrumentation”, 2008.

3. C.S.Rangan, G.R.Sarma, VSV Mani, ―Instrumentation devices and systems”, 2nd

edition,TMH, 2008

ELE 552: Practical VIII

List of Experiments:

1. Op-amp Integrator –Frequency response & waveforms.

2. Op-amp Differentiator –Frequency response & waveforms.

3. Capacitance Meter using IC 555

4. Flash ADC – IC Quad op-amp.

5. Instrumentation amplifier.

6. Study of DAC using IC 0800

7. Study of DAC using IC MC 1408 and current to voltage converter

8. Interfacing of an ADC to a Computer port

9. Frequency counter

10. DAC with binary weighted resistors

11. Familiarization of basic transducers by using trainer kit

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(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 17 46 4 3

2 08 28 2 2

3 07 18 2 1

4 13 36 4 2

Total 45 128 12 08

ELE 631:MICROCONTROLLERS AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS (45 hrs)

Course Description:

This paper emphasizes on the advancement in the field of embedded systems and

microcontrollers. An introduction to the embedded systems, classifications and

characteristics are included in the unit 1 of the course. The internal structure and features

of PIC and 8051 microcontrollers are discussed in a detailed manner. The emphasis is on

interfacing the 8051 microcontroller to real world device such as switches, displays,

motors and A/D converters through assembly languages .The design methodology for

software and hardware applications will be developed through labs and design projects.

Additional projects based on PIC and 8051 microcontroller will be given to students to

strengthen their technical skills and knowledge


The specific paper outcomes supporting the course outcomes are

The students will be able to understand the basics of embedded systems

The students will be able to understand the architecture of PIC and 8051

microcontrollers including Timers, Counters ,ports and memory

The students will be able to write assembly language programs and run their

programs on training board

The students will be able to interface the system to switches, keyboard, displays

and D/A converters

The students will be able to use simulation tools to program a microcontroller

UNIT 1: 8051 Microcontroller (10hrs)

Features of 8051 ,block diagram of 8051,pin description ,functions of various pins,

Memory organization, data and program memory, Internal data (RAM) memory, register

banks, bit addressable RAM, General purpose RAM, external data memory and

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associated signals, block diagram representation, Program memory structure, internal

program memory, block diagram representation, address range and associated signals,

external program memory, block diagram, address range, block schematic of interfacing

of external program memory, Special function register ,bit addressable and byte

addressable SFR, brief description of each SFR, Basic Oscillator circuit, reset circuit for

8051,interrupt structure in 8051,interrupt sources and their vector address, interrupt

priorities, Qualitative description of timer/counter and serial communication

UNIT 2: Instruction Set and assembly language programming (10hrs)

Instruction format, addressing modes. Immediate register, direct, register indirect,

indexed and implied addressing modes, definitions and examples of each addressing

modes Instruction set- Data transfer instructions, arithmetic instructions, logical

instructions, branching operations.bit processing,(Boolean variable manipulation)

instructions, brief description of each instruction with examples. Assembly language

program examples, Data transfer operation with internal and external memory, 8 bit and

16 bit arithmetic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplications, and division, Logical

operations, truth table verifications, sorting of numbers in an array, Implementing BCD,

Hex decimal Counters, Introduction to Development tools, software simulators-

Qualitative only

UNIT 3: Interfacing and applications (7hrs)

Introduction to interfacing, general structure of I/O ports in 8051.Internal structure of port

0, port1, port2 and port3, schematic representation, brief description of each. Interfacing

Examples. Interfacing LED to 8051, circuit diagram, Assembly level program to flash

LED with a time delay. Interfacing a 7 segment display unit to 8051, circuit diagram and

assembly language program to display 0 to 9 on the display unit. Interfacing of push

button, relay basic circuit arrangement and assembly language program

UNIT 4 .Fundamentals of PIC microcontrollers (7hrs)

Introduction to PIC microcontroller, overview and features of 16C 6x/7x.Functional

block of PIC,16C61,ALU,CPU,Registers,FSR,INDF,PC –brief description , pin diagram

of PIC 16C61 and PIC 16C71, Qualitative description of memory organization, program

memory and data memory, PIC reset actions, power on reset, Brown out reset, Oscillator

connection in PIC, PIC 16F8XX flash microcontroller ,features, pin diagram of

16F8XX,status register, program memory, data memory(qualitative description)

advantage of flash memory

UNIT 5: Embedded Systems and Applications (8hrs)

Introduction to embedded systems, what is an embedded system, embedded systems and

general computing systems, History of embedded systems, classification of embedded

systems, Major application areas of embedded systems, Purpose of embedded systems,

Core of the embedded system, memory, communication interface, embedded firmware,

characteristics and quality attributes of embedded systems, embedded system –

application and domain specific, Design methodologies ,life cycle and modelling of

embedded systems, layers of embedded systems(qualitative ideas only),Current trends in

embedded system, Case study of typical embedded system(Digital camera, Smart card

reader)

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Self Study (3hrs)

Introduction to microcontrollers, basic blocks of microcontrollers, comparison between

microcontrollers and microprocessors, Different types of Microcontrollers (MCS-51, PIC

and Atmel), qualitative study, Harvard and Von-Neumann architecture. RISC and CISC

processors

Essential Reading:

1. Muhammad Ali Mazidi and Janice G Mazidi & Rolin.D McKinlay , ―The 8051

microcontroller and embedded system 2nd Edition , Pearson Prentice Hall, 2008.

2. Kenneth J Ayala ―The 8051 microcontroller Architecture programming and

Applications” 2nd Edition Pen ram International Publishing PVT. Ltd.2005

3. Shibu K.V ―Introduction to Embedded Systems‖, 3rd edition, McGraw Hill Education

(India) Private Limited, 2009


1.V Udayashankara, M.S. Mallikarjunaswamy, “8051 Micro controller Hardware,

software and application”s, 3rd Edition, TMH, 2009.

2. Raj Kamal, ―Microcontroller Architecture programming Interfacing and system

design”, Edition Pearson Education, 2005

3. ―Embedded Systems Architecture, Programming and Design”, Raj Kamal, Edition

2003,Tata McGraw Hill publishing Company Limited, New Delhi.

ELE 651: Practical -VII

List of Programs/ Experiments:

( Any six programs and any two interfacing experiments)

1.Program to add and subtract two 16 bit numbers

2.Program to multiply and divide two 8 bit numbers

3.Program to display smallest number in an array of numbers

4.Program to arrange the given numbers in ascending/descending order

5.Program to find the square of a 8 bit number

6.Program to implement BCD up counter from 00 to 99

7.Program to find the factorial of a given number

8.Interfacing with keyboard

9.Interfacing with 7 segment LED

10Interfacing with DAC/waveform generation

11.Interfacing with stepper motor

12PWM generation

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UNIT1 Hours Marks Part A

(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 13 42 3 3

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2 10 32 3 2

3 07 18 2 1

4 07 18 2 1

5 08 18 2 1

Total 45 128 12 08

ELE 632 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (45 hours)

SYLLABUS Course Description:

The paper, Industrial Electronics is designed and offered to cater to the needs of the

students opting for a career in Electronics and IT related industries, as well as to them

going for higher education in Electronics and related fields. This paper also highlights the

need for renewable energy resources and introduces the students to the basic concepts in

VLSI technology and the upcoming field of Nano Electronics.

Course Learning outcome:


The construction and working of power devices used in power electronics systems

Importance and applications of renewable energy sources

Fundamentals of VLSI and Nano Electronics

Basics of PCB technology and related tools

UNIT 1: Power Electronics (14 hours)

Introduction, power device construction- semiconductor power diode, power transistor.

Review of UJT construction, characteristics, DIAC construction and characteristics.

Power devices: SCR- construction, characteristics, SCR as a rectifier, half wave and full

wave types, power control using SCR. Basic construction, characteristics, specifications

of TRIAC, power MOSFET and IGBT. Applications. Concept of UPS, types of UPS

systems, offline and line interactive, functional block diagram, basic description, Inverter

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for lighting applications. Important specifications, Switched mode power supply (SMPS)

basics. (qualitative)

UNIT 2: Renewable Energy sources (09 hrs)

Introduction, energy consumption, demand, energy sources and their availability, need

for renewable energy sources, green energy, energy saving/ power saving by eco-friendly

electronic devices- solar cells, LEDs. Solar energy and its applications- electrical,

thermal. Photovoltaic cells, principle, materials, Electrical characterization, cell

efficiency, photovoltaic system for power generation, qualitative description, advantages

and limitations. Other Sources- Wind energy, Ocean (tidal) energy, Nuclear, Geo

thermal, Bio mass- principle and applications.

UNIT 3: Fundamentals of VLSI and Nano Electronics (15 hours)

CMOS Technology, CMOS Logic, overview of CMOS inverter circuit, Basics of CMOS

Processing Technology, Wafer Processing, Oxidation, Epitaxy, Deposition, Ion-

implantation, diffusion. n-well and p-well processes. Interconnect and circuit elements.

Physical design of simple logic gates, fan-in, fan-out, delays, transistor sizing. CMOS

layers and stick diagrams. Design flow of VLSI systems. (qualitative)

Basics of nano electronics, physical fundamentals of nano electronics. Capabilities of

nano electronics, device limits, leakage current, noise. Concept of nano memory

(qualitative)

UNIT 4: PCB fabrication technology (4 hours)

Need for PCBs, types of copper clad boards, electrical properties. Multi layer PCBs,

through hole technology, fabrication process of PCB. Various types of solders used for

soldering, merits, demerits. Surface mount technology (SMT), surface mount devices

(SMD) resistors, capacitors, transistors and integrated circuits. Specifications and

applications, Software tool for schematic drawing and PCB layout.

Self study (3 hours)

Simple Inverter Circuit for lighting (bulb/CFL), description. Case study on a practical

solar energy product. photo voltaic cell, .PCB specifications for different applications.

Free software tools for PCB design.

Essential Reading:

1. Rashid, M.H., ―Power Electronics - Circuits Devices and Applications‖, 3rd edition,

Prentice Hall of India, 2001.

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2. Rai.G.D, ―Non-conventional resources of energy‖, , 4th edition , Khanna publishers

2010.

3. Karl Goser, Peter Glosekotter, Jan Dienstuhl., ―Nanoelectronics and Nanosystems‖,

2nd edition, Springer, 2004.

4. Kiran Kumar V G, H R Nagesh, ―Fundamentals of CMOS VLSI Design‖, 2nd edition,

Pearson Education Limited, 2012

Recommened Reading:

1. Sen .P C, ―Power Electronics‖, Twelfth Edition , Tata Mc Graw Hill Education, , 2011

2. Bhimbra .P. S. Power Electronics‖, Fifth edition , Khanna publishers,. 2009

3. Singh. M.D and Kanchandani-―Power Electronics‖- 3rd edition, Tata McGraw-Hill

Publication Company Ltd, New Delhi-2002.

4. Khan.B.H,―Non-Conventional Energy Resources‖, The McGraw Hills, 2nd edition,

2009.

5. A.M. Ionescu and K. Banerjee , ―Emerging Nanoelectronics, Life with and after

CMOS‖, 2nd edition, Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2004.


(4 marks)

Part B

(10 marks)

1 15 42 3 3

2 10 32 3 2

3 15 42 3 3

4 05 12 3 0

Total 45 128 12 08

ELE 652: Practical -VIII

Project Work

Students in a group of TWO/THREE are expected to take up an in-house Electronic

Project. The faculty members will guide the students. Throughout the semester they

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would be assessed for the literature survey, seminar and project report. Each student

should write a report about the project work including the components used and their

specification, working of the circuit, applications and submit the same for evaluation at

the time of End semester practical examination duly certified by the concerned faculty

and HOD.

Examination and Assessment

Continuous Internal assessment ( CIA) forms 50% and the end semester examination

forms the other 50% of the marks in both theory and practical. CIA marks are awarded

based on the their performance in assignments, MSE and class assignments ( Quiz,

presentations, Moodle based tests, problem solving, minor projects etc.). The MSE &

ESE for each theory paper is of three hours. The CIA for the practical sessions are done

on a day-to-day basis depending upon their performance in the pre-lab, the conduct of the

experiment,viva questions etc. Only those who qualify with minimum require attendance

and CIA will be allowed to appear for the ESE.

Examination pattern for Theory:

No. Components Marks

CIA 1 MSE 25

CIA2 Assignment 10

CIA 3 Quiz, MCQ/ LMS Moodle

test, presentation, minor

project

10

Attendance 05

ESE centralized 50

Total 100

Examination pattern for Practical:

No. Components Marks

CIA 1 MSE 10

CIA2 class work, pre-lab work 10

CIA 3 Record book 05

ESE I (two examiners) 25

Total 50

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Assessment of the Project:

Project Report : 20

Presentation/Project Demo : 20

Viva-Voce : 10

Total : 50

Question Paper Pattern :

100 marks, 3 hours duration.

Two sections- Part A , Part B

Part A, Application/ Skill oriented/Trouble shooting, Answer ANY TEN Questions out

of TWELVE, 4 marks each ( 10 x 4 = 40 )

Part B, Descriptive /Problem type , Answer any SIX questions out of EIGHT,

10 marks each, ( 6 x 10 = 60 )

End - Semester Electronics Practical Examination( Scheme of Valuation):

Break up of 50 marks

Principle -------------------------- 5 marks

Circuit diagram -------------------- 6 marks

Tabular columns-------------------- 5 marks

Brief procedure---------------------- 3 mark

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Setting/wiring ---------------------- 10 marks

Taking readings---------------------- 10 marks

Calculation and graph---------------- 6 marks

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Viva------------------------------------ 8 marks

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50 marks

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Optional Certificate Course for Electronics Students ( 2014-15)

PROGRAMMING IN C

Proposed syllabus

UNIT 1: Basic concepts of programs, Introduction to C, I/O statements (12hrs) Basics of Programming: Algorithm, Flowchart and pseudo code

Introduction to C: Development of C, features, constants and variables, data type,

operators and expression, library functions

I/o Statements: Formatted and unformatted I/O: scanf(), printf(), getchar(), putchar()

functions.

UNIT 2: Control structures, Arrays & Functions (18hrs)

Control Structures: Conditional and unconditional, if, for, while and do..While, switch,

break, goto statement

Arrays: One and multidimensional arrays, string and string functions, bubble sort, linear

and binary search

Functions: Definition, different types, advantages, calling a function, passing parameters,

call by reference, call by value, local and global variable, recursive functions.

UNIT 3: Pointers, structures & Unions (10hrs)

Pointers: Declaration, operation on pointers, relation between arrays and pointers, address

arithmetic, array of pointers, pointer to pointer

Structures and unions: Defining a structures, classification, union, user defined data

types, ponter to a structure, and structure as an argument to a function.

UNIT 4: Files (5hrs)

Files: Sequential files, file pointer, random files, processing a data file, unformatted data

files, file error handling, implementation of copy and merge commands.

C Programming Lab

1. Get a character and display the same using getchar () and putchar ()

2. Printing the reverse of an integer

3. Printing the odd and even series of N numbers

4. Get a string and convert the lower case to upper case and vice-versa using getchar()

and putchar()

5. Find the occurrence of a particular character in a string

6. Input a string and find the number of each of the vowels appear in the string

7. Accept N words and make it as a sentence by inserting blank spaces and a full stop at

the end

8. Printing the reverse of a string

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9. Finding the first N terms of Fibonacci sequence

10. Define structure with three members and display the same

11. Recursive program to find the factorial of an integer

12. Arranging N numbers in ascending and descending order by using bubble sort

13. Addition and subtraction of two matrices

14. Arrange N names in Alphabetical order

15. Create a sequential file with three fields: empno, empname, empbasic. Print all the

details in a neat format by adding 500 to their basic salary.

Essential Reading:

E Balagurusamy Programming in C , 7th edition, Tata Mcgraw Hill Education ,2008

Recommended reading:

Yashavant P Kanetkar , Let Us C. , 5th edition, BPB Publications, 2010 .

Assessment methods for Certificate Program:

Internal assessments – Assignment /presentation /attendance: 25 marks

Mid Sem Exam – written : 25 marks

End Sem Exam – written : 50 marks

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