GOVERNMENT COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ERODE
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
        LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
25 Two-Mark Questions:
   1. What is an instrumentation amplifier?
   2. Mention two applications of instrumentation amplifiers.
   3. Define a transducer bridge.
   4. What is the purpose of a log amplifier?
   5. Define an anti-log amplifier.
   6. Write the basic equation for an analog multiplier.
   7. What is an analog divider?
   8. State the difference between first-order and second-order active filters.
   9. What is the cut-off frequency in filters?
   10. Define a comparator.
   11. What is the purpose of a zero-crossing detector?
   12. What is a multivibrator? Name its types.
   13. Define an astable multivibrator.
   14. Define a monostable multivibrator.
   15. What is the role of a waveform generator?
   16. What is a clipper circuit?
   17. What is a clamper circuit?
   18. What is a peak detector?
   19. Define sample and hold (S/H) circuit.
   20. What is the main function of a D/A converter?
   21. Differentiate between R-2R ladder and weighted resistor type DACs.
   22. What is quantization in A/D conversion?
   23. Define resolution in the context of ADCs.
   24. What is the function of an op-amp in ADC and DAC circuits?
   25. What is the significance of feedback in op-amp-based circuits?
✅ 15 Big (Descriptive) Questions:
   1. Explain the working of an instrumentation amplifier with a neat diagram and derive its gain.
   2. Describe the operation of a transducer bridge and how it interfaces with an instrumentation
      amplifier.
   3. With circuit diagrams, explain the working of a log amplifier and an antilog amplifier.
   4. Design an analog multiplier using op-amps and explain its operation.
   5. Explain the design and working of an analog divider using op-amps.
   6. Derive the transfer function of a first-order active low-pass filter and discuss its frequency
      response.
   7. Explain the working of a second-order active band-pass filter with its characteristics.
   8. What is a comparator? Design an op-amp comparator and explain with waveforms.
   9. Explain the operation of astable and monostable multivibrators using op-amps or timer ICs.
   10. Describe the working of a triangular waveform generator using op-amps.
   11. Explain the working of clipper and clamper circuits with suitable diagrams and input-output
       waveforms.
   12. What is a peak detector? Explain its working with a practical circuit.
   13. With a block diagram and circuit, explain the working of a sample and hold circuit.
   14. Compare weighted resistor and R-2R ladder DACs. Derive output equations.
   15. Explain any two types of A/D converters using op-amps in detail with timing diagrams and
       advantages.