Diploma in Electronics Engineering (Semester 6)
Total marks: 100
Total time: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) All Questions are compulsory.
(2) Answer each next main Question on a new page.
(3) Illustrate your answers with neat sketches wherever necessary.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
(5) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
(6) Use of Non-programmable Electronic Pocket Calculator is permissible.
(7) Mobile Phone, Pager and any other Electronic Communication
devices are not permissible in Examination Hall.
Attempt any THREE :
1.a.i
Define the term cut-off frequency and cut-off wavelength. State their
mathematical formulae.
(4 marks)
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1.a.ii
State significance of two cavities in multicovity Klystron. State its effect
on Bandwidth.
(4 marks)
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1.a.iii
State advantages and disadvantages of continuous wave Radar. (Two
each)
(4 marks)
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1.a.iv
Define the term Geostationary satellite. State its advantages.
(4 marks)
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Attempt any ONE :
1.b.i
Compare waveguide and transmission line on the basis of definition,
operating mode, construction, frequency range, applications and
limitations.
(6 marks)
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1.b.ii
State the name of microwave diode suitable for following each
application :
(i) Microwave oscillator
(ii) Replacing TWT Transmitter
(iii) Microwave Power Switching
(iv) Airborne Radar
(v) Logic operations
(vi) Pulse modulation
(6 marks)
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Attempt any FOUR :
2.a
For a rectangular waveguide with a wall separation of 4 cm and a desired
frequency of operation is 8 GHz, determine :
(i) Cut-off frequency
(ii) The Phase Velocity
(4 marks)
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2.b
With neat cross sectional constructional details, write effect of magnetic and
electric field in magnetron.
(4 marks)
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2.c
State RADAR range equation and write factor influencing maximum range.
(4 marks)
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2.d
Sketch block diagram of satellite earth station and state functions of each
block.
(4 marks)
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2.e
State any four advantages and four disadvantages of fibre optic
communication.
(4 marks)
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2.f
Define the term multimode fiber, step Index fiber, Graded Index fiber and
single mode fiber.
(4 marks)
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Attempt any FOUR :
3.a
Sketch field pattern for $TE_{11}$ mode of Rectangular waveguide. State its any
two advantages.
(4 marks)
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3.b
Sketch constructional diagram of Tunnel diode and state any four feature.
(4 marks)
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3.c
Explain Pulse Radar with neat block diagram.
(4 marks)
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3.d
State frequency range for up link and down link for C band and Kv band for
satellite.
(4 marks)
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3.e
Define the term Numerical aperture, Acceptance Angle & Critical Angle for
optical fiber cable.
(4 marks)
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Attempt any THREE :
4.a.i
Compare :
(i) TE Mode & TM Mode
(ii) Circular wave guide & Rectangular wave guide
(4 marks)
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4.a.ii
Sketch schematic diagram of IMPATT diode and write its working
principle.
(4 marks)
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4.a.iii
State the meaning and sketch antenna scanning pattern for Horizontal
scan, Helical scan, Spiral scan and Nodding Scan.
(4 marks)
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4.a.iv
Why altitude control is essential for satellite ? Hence write the role of
altitude control subsystem for satellite.
(4 marks)
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Attempt any ONE :
4.b.i
State the concept of continuous wave RADAR. Sketch its block
diagram. State its any two applications.
(6 marks)
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4.b.ii
A optical fiber with a core diameter large enough, has a core refractive
index of 1.70 and a cladding refractive index of 1.65. Calculate critical
angle, numerical aperture and acceptance angle.
(6 marks)
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Attempt any FOUR :
5.a
Explain Hybrid Tee with neat sketch.
(4 marks)
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5.b
Velocity modulation occurs in two cavity Klystron amplifier. Justify with neat
sketch.
(4 marks)
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5.c
Compare LED with LASER on the basis of principle of operation, spectral
width, data rate, compatible fibers.
(4 marks)
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5.d
Draw the block diagram of satellite sub-system & explain power subsystem.
(4 marks)
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5.e
A step index fiber has a numerical aperture of 0.14 a core refractive index of
1.50 and core diameter 80 mm. Calculate acceptance angle and refractive
index of cladding.
(4 marks)
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5.f
Explain OTDR with neat diagram & give its advantages.
(4 marks)
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Attempt any FOUR :
6.a
Explain Reflex Klystron with neat sketch & define Transit Time. Give two
application of it.
(4 marks)
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6.b
Define the term absorption loss. State types of absorption losses. How these
losses occurs ?
(4 marks)
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6.c
List out any four essential properties of fiber connector.
(4 marks)
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6.d
State the functions of telemetry and trucking sub-system of satellite.
(4 marks)
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6.e
Compare PIN photo diode with avalanche photo diode. (any four factors)
(4 marks)
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