VTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 6)
Mechatronics & Microprocessor
June 2014
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Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Discuss a measurement system and its constituent elements.
8 M
1 (b) Explain programmable logic controller.
4 M
1 (c) Illustrate the basic elements of a microprocessor based engine management system.
8 M

2 Illustrate the following proximity sensors:
i)Capacitive type
ii)Pneumatic type.
20 M

3 (a) Discuss the construction and operation of permanent magnet DC motor.
8 M
3 (b) Illustrate any two types of DC motor configurations.
8 M
3 (c) Illustrate the construction and working of an electrical relay.
4 M

4 (a) Discuss the inverting and non inverting configurations Of OPAMPS.
8 M
4 (b) Illustrate how OPAMPS can be realized for an adding operation.
5 M
4 (c) Illustrate a DAQ system.
7 M

5 (a) Present the Boolean expression symbols and truth tables for 3 input NAND gate and 3 input NOR gate.
10 M
5 (b) Write the Boolean algebra expressions for the following: i) Commutative law. ii) Associative law. Iii) Distributive law.
6 M
5 (c) For the circuit shown in fig Q5(c) Obtain the expression for Y in terms of X0, X1 , A and B inputs.

4 M

6 Discuss the following with respect to internal architecture of a microprocessor.
a) A typical memory device.
b) Instruction register.
20 M

7 (a) Discuss the terms 'BCS' with reference to the architecture of a microprocessor.
10 M
7 (b) Discuss the different addressing modes used in microprocessors with an example for each.
10 M

8 (a) Explain fetch execute and instruction cycles with a diagram.
6 M
8 (b) Illustrate the data flow memory to the data register.
8 M
8 (c) Illustrate the terms machine cycle and state, associated with microprocessors.
6 M



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