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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) Derive the expression of iD - VDS relationship for triode and saturation region of a NMOS transistor.
10 M
1(b) For the MOSFET with \( \dfrac{W}{L}=\dfrac{8\mu m}{0.8\mu m}\)/, calculate the values of VGS and VDS(min) needed to operate the transistor in the saturation region with a dc current ID = 100. Assume K'n = 194 μA/V2 and V1 =0.7 V.
5 M
1(c) Write the expression for the relationship between VSB and Vt. Mention the effect of VSB on the channel.
5 M

2(a) What are the benefits of short channel MOSFETs?
6 M
2(b) Explain the operation of a MOSFET current mirror.
6 M
2(c) Draw the circuit of a MOS current steering circuit and explain it.
8 M

3(a) Explain CMOS implementation of the common source amplifier and also draw its i-v characteristic of the active load and transfer characteristic.
10 M
3(b) Consider a common gate amplifier specified as follows :
\( \dfrac{W}{L}=\dfrac{7.2\mu m}{0.36\mu m}\)/, μn Cox=387 μA/V20=18 KΩ,ID=100μA, gm=1.25 mA/V,X=0.2, Rs = 10KΩ, RL,=100 KΩ, Cgs = 20 fF, Cgd=5 fF and CL=0. Find Avo, Rin, Rout, Gv, Gis, Gi and fH.
10 M

4(a) What is cascade amplifier? Mention the basic idea behind it.
4 M
4(b) Derive the expression of voltage gain and open circuit voltage gain of a IC-source follower. Draw its small signal equivalent circuit model.
8 M
4(c) Explain the operation of a MOS different pair with common-mode input voltage.
8 M

5(a) Explain the operation of a two-stage CMOS op-amp configuration. Mention its features.
10 M
5(b) Illustrate the methods of differential to single-ended conversion.
7 M
5(c) What are the factors contribute to the de offset voltage of the MOS differential pair?
3 M

6(a) Discuss the properties of negative feedback in details.
8 M
6(b) Explain the relationship between stability and pole location of an amplifier with effects.
6 M
6(c) Draw the block diagram, representation of a series-shunt feedback amplifier an derive the expression of input resistance with feedback.
6 M

7(a) Design a non-inverting amplifier with a gain of 2, At the maximum output voltage of 10 V and the current in the voltage divider is to be 10 μA.
5 M
7(b) With a mathematical analysis and circuits, explain the temperature effects in Logarithmic amplifier are to be minimized.
9 M
7(c) Draw the sample and hold circuit using op-amp and explain it.
6 M

8(a) Define the following parameters of a logic circuit family and write the expression: i) Prpagation delay.
ii) Robustness
iii) Delay-power product
iv) Dynamic power dissipation.
8 M
8(b) Implement :
i) \(F=\overline{AB+CD} \)/ using the AND-OR-INVERT gate logic
ii) \(F=\overline {(A+B)(C+D)}\)using the OR-AND-INVERT gate logic.
12 M



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