(DEE 411)
B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                   ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                              Paper - I : Industrial Management
Time : 3 Hours                                                      Maximum Marks: 75
                                    Answer any five questions
                                 All questions carry equal marks
1)   What are the functions of management?
2)   State the salient features of joint stock company.
3)   Describe the selection of staff of personnel dept.
4)   Explain the methods employed to evaluate alternatives.
5)   Enumerate different methods of providing depreciation.
6)   Elucidate the limitations of ratio analysis.
7)   Discuss the tools employed to control quality.
8)   Describe different methods of procuring materials.
9)   State the services rendered by retailers and wholesalers.
10) Define EOQ. How is it computed?
                                                    
                                                                                 (DEE 412)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                    Paper - II : Power Systems Operation and Control
Time : 3 Hours                                                           Maximum Marks: 75
                           Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                       (1×15 =15)
                           Answer ONE Question from each unit                      (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What is the significance of speed changes in speed governing system?
     b)   Write the coordination equations.
     c)   Draw fuel cost curve.
     d)   What is the significance of Kron’s loss formula?
     e)   Write the expression for Time constant of speed governor.
     f)   What is the slope of the load frequency characteristic of a speed governor system?
     g)   Define Synchronizing coefficient.
     h)   What is reactive power control problem?
     i)   What is reactive power compensation?
     j)   How many types of compensations can be provided in a transmission line?
     k)   What is the function of induction regulator?
     l)   Define energy management.
     m)   Draw the circuit diagram of TSC.
     n)   What are the functions of energy control center?
     o)   What are the devices available for providens series compensation?
                                           UNIT - I
2)   a)   Draw heat rate curve and explain the significance.
     b)   Incremental fuel cost in Rupees per megawatt hour for two units comprising a plant
          are given by the following equations.
          Assume that both units are operating at all times, the total load varies from 50 to 250
          HW, and the maximum and minimum loads on each unit are to be 125 MW and
          20MW respectively.
          Find the incremental fuel cost and allocation of loads between units for minimum cost
          of various loads.
                                              OR
3)   a)   Give various of general loss formula and state the assumptions made for calculating
          Bmn coefficients.
     b)   The transmission loss coefficients in pu on a base of 100 MVA are given by
          The three plants A, B and C supply powers of PA = 100 MW, PB = 200 MW and PC =
          300MW into the networks. Calculate the transmission loss in the network in MW
          and the increremental losses with respect to plants A, B, C.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   a)   With a neat diagram, explain briefly different parts of a turbine speed governing
          system?
     b)   What is an exciter? Why is it necessary for synchronous generator?
                                              OR
5)   Show how the steady state error of frequency in a typical load frequency control of a
     power system is reduced to zero.
                                         UNIT - III
6)   a)   Explain how transmission line is compensated by Thyristor control Reactors.
     b)   A single - phase motor connected to a 230V, 50 HZ supply takes 30A at P.f of 0.7
          Lag. A capacitor is shunted across the motor terminals to improve the p.f to 0.9 lag.
          Determine the capacitance of the capacitor to be shunted across motor terminals.
                                             OR
7)   Explain how transformers are used to control the real & reactive pow flows in the power
     system network.
                                         UNIT - IV
8)   a)   Discuss the various aspects related to system in the operation of power systems.
     b)   Explain briefly the control technologies emerging in the power system.
                                             OR
9)   a)   What are the major functions of energy control center system?
     b)   Discuss about the hardware and software of energy control center.
                                                 
                                                                                 (DEE 413)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                                 Paper - III : Industrial Drives
Time : 3 Hours                                                            Maximum Marks: 75
                               Answer Question No.1 compulsory                         (15×1 =15)
                          Answer any ONE Question from each unit                       (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What are the essential parts of electrical drives.
     b)   What is group drive.
     c)   What is dynamic torque.
     d)   What is cycloconverter.
     e)   Explain rectifier control.
     f)   Define pole amplitude modulation.
     g)   Explain Eddy current drives.
     h)   Explain slip power recovery.
     i)   List out the advantages of Ward – Leonard schemes.
     j)   What are the components of electric drive.
     k)   What are the advantages of electric drive.
     l)   What are the classification of load torques.
     m)   What are the advantages of armature voltage control.
     n)   In what mode the induction motor works with negative slip.
     o)   Give the relation between firing angles of converters in a dual converter.
                                            UNIT - I
2)   a)   Explain the types of electric drives.
     b)   Write short notes on status of dc and ac drives.
                                                  OR
3)   a)   Explain the modes of operation in electric drives.
     b)   Write short notes on equivalent values of drive parameters.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   a)   Explain the braking methods of DC motor drives.
     b)   Discuss the performance of DC motor in detail.
                                                  OR
5)   a)   Explain the principle of 3∅ fully and half controlled rectifier control of separately
          excited dc motor.
     b)   Discuss the chopper control of series motor.
                                           UNIT - III
6)   a)   Explain the speed control methods in induction motor drives.
     b)   Write short notes on slip power recovery.
                                                  OR
7)   a)   Explain the operation of induction drives with unbalanced rotor impedance.
     b)   Explain rotor resistance control in induction motor drive.
                                           UNIT - IV
8)   Write short notes on the following:
     a)   Synchronous variable speed drives.
     b)   Braking of synchronous motor.
                                        OR
9)   Explain the following:
     a)   Switched reluctance motor.
     b)   Brushless dc motors.
                                           
                                                                                   (DEE 414)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                       Paper - IV : Power System Analysis & Stability
Time : 3 Hours                                                            Maximum Marks: 75
                            Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                               (15)
                           Answer ONE Question from each unit                        (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   Define per unit values of any quantity.
     b)   How do you convert p.u impedance from one base to another base?
     c)   What are the assumptions in a single line representation of a per unit   system?
     d)   Give the applications of reactance diagram.
     e)   What is a bus?
     f)   What are the methods used for computing short circuit KVA?
     g)   What is the need of fault analysis?
     h)   In which type of fault, the sequence component of currents are equal?
     i)   Why negative and zero sequence voltages appear throughout the network?
     j)   Define steady state stability.
     k)   Write the expression of receiving end power interms of general network constants?
     l)   Define inertia constant ‘H’.
     m)   What is the condition for stability in equal area criterion?
     n)   What are the methods of solving swing equation?
     o)   What are the limitations of equal area criterion?
                                           UNIT - I
2)   a)   What is p.u system? What are the advantages of p.u system?
     b)   For the power system shown in figure, draw the equivalent reactance diagram by
          selecting generator ratings as base values.
                                              OR
3)   a)   Discuss about constant power, current and impedance representations of various
          loads.
     b)   ∅ synchronous generator is rated 645 MVA, 25 KV, 0.9 p.f lagging. It has a
          synchronous reactance of 1.2Ω. The generator is feeding full load at 0.9pf lagging at
          rated voltage. Calculate
          i)    Excitation emf and power angle δ.
          ii)   Reactive power drawn by the load.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   For the given network, write the loop equations and hence determine the elements of Zloop
     matrix by direct inspection. Values shown are currents and admittances.
                                                OR
5)   a)   Derive static load flow equations.
     b)   Give classification of buses in load flow studies.
                                           UNIT - III
6)   a)   Obtain the relationship between symmetrical components and unbalanced phasors.
     b)   Determine the unbalanced phase voltages VR, VY and VB in a circuit where VR1 = 50
          0 o V, VR2 = 10 90o V, VRO = 10 180 o V.
                                                OR
7)   a)   Derive the expression for the fault current and the terminal voltages for a line to
          ground fault which occurs at the terminals of an unloaded 3−∅           alternator.
          Assume that the alternator neutral is grounded through reactance X.
     b)   Prove a3 = 1, 1 + a + a2 = 0.
                                           UNIT - IV
8)   a)   What are the factors that affect transient stability?
     b)   Draw and explain power angle curve of a synchronous machine.
                                                OR
9)   a)   Discuss how equal area criterion can be employed for determining critical clearing
          angle.
     b)   Derive swing equation. Also discuss its significance.
                                                    
                                                                                  (DEE 415)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                 (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                           Paper - V : Electrical Machine Design
Time : 3 Hours                                                            Maximum Marks: 75
                            Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                        (15×1 =15)
                          Answer ONE Question from each unit                          (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What are the factors affecting the choice of average flux in the air gap?
     b)   What happens to the iron losses if the frequency reversals are high?
     c)   Write the expression for Eddy current loss in armature core in a 2-pole machine?
     d)   What is the range of peripheral speed in low speed machines?
     e)   What is flux pulsations?
     f)   What is the condition for maximum efficiency in the design of a transformer?
     g)   What are the advantages of cruciform core?
     h)   What are the basic mechanical considerations in the design of insulation?
     i)   What are the factors on which values of output coefficient depend?
     j)   What are effects produced by harmonic fields in an induction motor?
     k)   What are the factors on which Diameter depends in the design of salient pole
          machine?
     l)   What is hot spot temperature?
     m)   What is chording?
     n)   What are the various losses occurring in synchronous machines?
     o)   Write the output equation of synchronous machine.
                                            UNIT - I
2)   a)   What are the guiding factors in selecting the number of poles in a DC     machine?
     b)   A 5KW, 250V, 4 Pole, 1500 rpm shunt generator is designed to have a square pole
          face. The loadings are: average flux density in the gap = 0.42 Wb/m2 and ampere
          conductors per meter = 15,000. Find the mach dimensions of the machine. Assume
          full load efficiency = 0.87 and ratio of pole arc to pole pitch = 0.66.
                                               OR
3)   a)   Explain the factors to be considered in the choice of armature winding.
     b)   Discuss the factors to be considered while selecting the number of armature slots.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   a)   Derive the output equation of the 1−∅ transformer.
     b)   Show that the output of a 3−∅ core type transformer is:
          ∅ = 5.23 f Bm Hd2 Hw × 10-2 KVA.
                                               OR
5)   a)   Discuss the different types of core construction in the design of core in a transformer.
     b)   Explain how the output and losses vary with linear dimensions in a transformer.
                                           UNIT - III
6)   a)   Discuss about the main dimensions in an induction motor.
     b)   Explain the factors to be considered in the selection of number of slator slots in an
          induction motor.
                                               OR
7)   a)   What are the various methods for reducing harmonic torques in induction motors.
     b)   A 3−∅ 4 pole induction motor has 24 slots. Calculate the order of slot harmonics
          produced. It is desired to completely eliminate the higher order slot harmonic, find
          the angle through which the bars must be skewed. Find the effect of skewing on the
          lower order harmonic.
                                         UNIT - IV
8)   a)   Discuss the factors affecting the choice of specific magnetic loading in synchronous
          machines.
     b)   Determine the main dimensions of a 2500 KVA, 187.5 rpm, 50Hz, 3−∅, 3KV, salient
          pole synchronous generator. The generator is to be a vertical, water wheel type. The
          specific magnetic loading is 0.6 Wb/m2 and specific electric loading is 34000 A/m.
          Use circular poles with ratio of core length to pole pitch = 0.65. Specify the type of
          pole construction used if run-away speed is about 2 times the normal speed.
                                             OR
9)   a)   Discuss the factors to be considered while designing and selecting the number of
          armature slots.
     b)   Draw the flow chart of computer aided design.
                                                 
                                                                             (DEE 416B)
                  B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                   ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                              Paper - VI : HVDC Transmission
Time : 3 Hours                                                          Maximum Marks: 75
                           Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                           (15)
                          Answer ONE Question from each unit                     (4×15 = 60)
1)   Write briefly on the following.
     a)   What are the types of filters used in HVDC transmission?
     b)   Mention the applications of DC transmission.
     c)   Define overlap angle.
     d)   What is meant by power reversal?
     e)   Mention any two problems associated with injection of harmonics.
     f)   What is the order of harmonics in the converter DC voltage?
     g)   Define harmonic distortion.
     h)   Mention the sources of reactive power.
     i)   Where DC breakers are required?
     j)   Where smoothing reactor is located in HVDC system?
     k)   Why are through occurs at the inverter station?
     l)   How 30o phase displacement between the two sets of source voltages is achieved?
     m)   How valves in a converter station are cooled?
     n)   What are the different types of equidistant pulse controls?
                                           UNIT - I
2)   a)   How planning for HVDC transmission is carried? Explain.
     b)   What are the disadvantages of DC transmission and how they can be          overcome?
          Explain.
                                              OR
3)   a)   Compare AC and DC transmission in terms of Economics of transmission and
          reliability.
     b)   Explain with sketches different types of DC links.
                                          UNIT - II
4)   a)   On what factors, choice of converter configuration is selected? Explain.
     b)   Explain the analysis of Graetz circuit with out over lap and derive the voltage
          expression.
                                              OR
5)   a)   What are the functions of smoothing reactor? Explain how the location selected to
          place the smoothing reactor in the DC line.
     b)   Explain the function of DC breaker with sketches.
                                          UNIT - III
6)   a)   Explain the starting and stopping of DC link.
     b)   What are the different firing angle control schemes used? Explain any one method of
          control.
                                              OR
7)   a)   Explain the principle of DC link control with relevant equations.
     b)   Explain any two operating modes of the DC link.
                                          UNIT - IV
8)   a)   How DC converter is modelled for power flow analysis in AC/DC systems? Explain.
     b)   How solution of DC load flow is obtained? Discuss.
                                             OR
9)   a)   Design a single tuned filter.
     b)   Explain characteristics and non characteristic harmonics.
                                                  
                                                                        (DEE 416D)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year First Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                          Paper - VI : Fuzzy Logic and Application
Time : 3 Hours                                                       Maximum Marks: 75
                              Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                    (15)
                            Answer ONE Question from each unit               (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   Define crisp sets and fuzzy set.
     b)   List the fuzzy set operations.
     c)   What is cartesian product give an example.
     d)   List the features of membership function.
     e)   What are the types of defuzzification methods.
     f)   What is meant by Rank ordering.
     g)   Define fuzzification.
     h)   List properties of fuzzy sets.
                                             UNIT - I
2)   a)   Explain fuzzy sets-membership with relavent figures.
     b)   Write short notes on properties of fuzzy relations.
                                      OR
3)   a)   Explain mapping of classical sets to the functions.
     b)   Discuss about Non interacting fuzzy set.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   a)   Explain Lambda-cuts for fuzzy sets and for fuzzy relations.
     b)   Write short notes on angular fuzzy sets.
                                               OR
5)   a)   Explain step wise restricted DSW algorithm.
     b)   Write short notes on different defuzzification methods.
                                           UNIT - III
6)   a)   Explain fuzzy tautologies.
     b)   Discuss rule-based systems.
                                               OR
7)   a)   Explain Graphical techniques inference.
     b)   Write short notes on implication operation.
                                           UNIT - IV
8)   a)   Explain multiobjective decision making.
     b)   Discuss about decision making under fuzzy states.
                                               OR
9)   a)   Explain fuzzy C- means (FCM).
     b)   Write short notes on cluster validity.
                                                   
                                                                           (DEE 421)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                    (Examination at the end of IV Year Sixth Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                  Paper - I : Electrical Power Distribution System Engg.
Time : 3 Hours                                                      Maximum Marks : 75
                                   Question No.1 is compulsory               (15× 1= 15)
                           Answer ONE Question from each unit               (4 ×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What is a reclosure.
     b)   What is meant by ‘tariff’.
     c)   What are Switching schemes
     d)   What is secondary banking.
     e)   What is co-ordination.
     f)   What is load diversity factor.
     g)   What is distribution transformer.
     h)   Define Voltage regulator.
     i)   Define Power factor.
     j)   What is distribution system.
     k)   Define coincidence factor
     l)   Define Utilization factor
     m)   Define loss factor
     n)   What is transformer load management.
     o)   What is meant by load forecasting.
                                             UNIT – I
2)   a)    What is load modelling. Give their characteristics.
     b)   Write short notes on the following:
            i) SCADA ii) DAC.
                                                OR
3)   a)   Define utilization factor, diversity factor, load factor and contribution
          factor.
     b)   Briefly explain different types of tariffs.
                                             UNIT – II
4)   a)   Explain the various types of distribution transformer.
     b)   Explain the use of monograms for obtaining efficiency.
                                                OR
5)   a)    How do you determine optimum location of substation by applying network flow
           techniques.
     b)    Discuss the different substation bus schemes.
                                             UNIT – III
6)   What are the various factors that are to be considered in selecting a primary feeder rating.
     Describe the arrangement with suitable diagram.
                                                OR
7)   a)    Explain Reclosure – circuit breaker co-ordination.
     b)   Explain Reclosure – Reclosure co-ordination.
                                            UNIT – IV
8)   a)    Briefly explain about linedrop compensation and voltage control.
     b)   Discuss the effect of series capacitors on voltage control.
                                                OR
9)   a)   Explain the computerized method to determine the economic power factor.
     b)   Write short notes on:
          i)    Power Factor Correction.
          ii)   List the numerous ways to improve the distribution system’s voltage regulation.
                                           
                                                                           (DEE 422)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                  (Examination at the end of Fourth Year Sixth Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                           Paper - II : High Voltage Engineering
Time : 3 Hours                                                     Maximum Marks: 75
                                 Answer Question No.1 compulsory             (1×15 =15)
                          Answer any ONE Question from each unit             (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   Define Tesla coil.
     b)   Define resonant transformers.
     c)   What are the advantages of voltage dividers.
     d)   What is the purpose of bushings.
     e)   What is the function of CB.
     f)   Define impulse puncture voltage.
     g)   Define impulse flashover voltage.
     h)   What is the purpose of cables.
     i)   Define Marx Circuit.
     j)   Define chopped wave.
     k)   What are the different tests done on circuit breakers.
     l)   What is the necessity for measurement of RIV.
     m)   What is the advantage of cascading transformer.
     n)   What is impulse generation.
     o)   What is sphere gap.
                                             UNIT - I
2)   a)   Discuss the properties of double exponential wave shapes in detail.
     b)   Explain the principle of operation of multistage Impulse generator.
                                               OR
3)   a)   Describe the principle of operation of Cock Craft-Walton cascade arrangement.
     b)   Explain the principle of voltage double circuit.
                                           UNIT - II
4)   a)   Describe the layout of high voltage lab with neat diagram.
     b)   Explain the working principle of High speed oscilloscope.
                                               OR
5)   a)   Explain about the use of Fiber Optics in high voltage measurement of high voltage
          DC.
     b)   Explain the general concepts of measuring High Voltages.
                                           UNIT - III
6)   a)   Explain the Procedure for testing of cables.
     b)   Explain briefly the testing of circuit Breakers.
                                               OR
7)   a)   Discuss induced over voltage test and partial discharge tests on transformers.
     b)   Explain how the fault detection is carried out by using wavelets.
                                           UNIT - IV
8)   Discuss the finite element method to compute electrical field in detail.
                                        OR
9)   Write short notes on:
     a)   Boundary element method.                b)     Finite difference method.
                                                                                                                                        (DEE 423)
                  B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                   (Examination at the end of Fourth Year Sixth Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                    Paper - III : Computer Aided Power System Analysis
Time : 3 Hours                                                             Maximum Marks : 75
                              Answer Question No.1 Compulsory                                (15)
                            Answer ONE question from each unit                       (4 × 15 = 60)
1)   a) What is a graph?
     b) Write the expression for finding number of links.
     c) Define cutset.
     d) What is the relationship between K and A.
     e) How many basic cutsets will be there in a network?
     f) Write the expression for modified Zbus if a link is removed which mutual coupling.
     g) What are clarkis components?
     h) What is the significance of symmetrica components?
     i)   Write the transformation matrix using clarkis components.
     j)   What are the assumption in short circuit studies.
     k) Write the expression for fault current in case of single line to ground fault.
     l)   What is Jacobian Matrix?
     m) What are the factors on which computation the of iterative techniques depend in load
          flow studies?
     n) Define critical cleaning angle.
     o) How do you represent synchronous machine by voltage and reactance.
                                                  UNIT - I
2)   Prove ybr = Kybus kt using non-singular transformation.
                                                     OR
3)   For the sample network shown in figure below. Form the incidence matrices A, K, B, C
     and verify the following.
     i)   A b kt = U       (ii)    Bl = A l k t                (iii) C Bt = U
            Retain node 1 as the references and take 1, 2, 5 as tree.
                                                  UNIT - II
4)   Describe the procedure of modification of Zbus by adding mutually coupled branch from
     existing buses (p) and (k).
                                                     OR
5)   Derive expressions for fault current for line to ground and line to line faults with out fault
     impedance using symmetrical component method.
                                                  UNIT - III
6)   The load flow data for the system shown in figure is given below in the
     following tables.
                     Bus code (p-q)         Impedance zpq
                     1-2                    0 + j0.05 pu
                     1-3                     0 + j0.1
                     2-3                    0 + j0.05
      Bus        Assumed bus voltage                    Generation                     Load
                                                  MW           MVars           MW         MVars
      1             1.03 + j0 Pu                  0             0                  0          0
      2             1.00 + j0                    50             -                  20         10
      3             1.00 + j0                     0             0              20             20
     The voltage magnitude at bus 2 is to be held at 1.0 pu. The maximum and minimum
     reactive power limits at bus 2 are 50 and to MVars, respectively with bus 1 as the slack,
     use G-5 method and Ybus to obtain a load flow solution up to one iteration.
                                                  OR
7)   Give a neat flow chart for N-R method of solving load flow equations using rectangular
     Co-ordinates. Explain clearly the major steps involved in the solution when P.V buses are
     present and PV buses are not present.
                                              UNIT - IV
8)   a)     Discuss the general characteristics and assumptions that are taken into account while
            studying transient stability.
     b)     A generator is delivering 1.0 Pu power to infinite bus system through a purely
            reactive network. A fault occurs on the system and reduces the                output to zero.
            The maximum power that could be delivered is 2.5 Pu. When the fault is cleared
            original network conditions exist again. Compute critical clearing angle.
                                                  OR
9)   a)     What is steady state stability? Define steady state stability limit.
b)   A 3- φ , 50 Hz transmission line is 200Km long. The line parameters are R = 0.1
     ohm/km, X = 0.25 ohm/km, Y = 3 × 10-6 mho/km. the line is represented by nominal
     Π model. If |Vs| = |VR| = 200 kv. Determine steady state stability limit.
                                    
                                                                              (DEE 424 A)
                 B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                 (Examination at the end of Fourth Year Sixth Semester)
                  ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                          Paper - IV : Embedded Systems & VLSI
Time : 3 Hours                                                           Maximum Marks: 75
                            Answer Question No.1 is compulsory                           (15)
                           Answer ONE Question from each unit                     (4×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What is pipelining in general purpose processors.
     b)   What are the common design metrics in embedded systems.
     c)   Describe Sheet Resistance.
     d)   Mention the basic electrical properties of MOS circuits.
     e)   What is static complementary gate.
     f)   Define high level synthesis.
     g)   Differentiate Design capture Tools and design verification tools.
     h)   What is an ASIC, give examples.
     i)   Define synthesis & simulation.
     j)   What is intellectual property coder.
                                           UNIT - I
2)   a)   Explain the architecture of general purpose processors.
     b)   List the various steps involved in IC technology.
                                                 OR
3)   a)   List and define three main processor technologies. What are the benefits in each of
          the three different processor technologies?
     b)   Explain how to optimize the custom single purpose processor design.
                                          UNIT - II
4)   a)   Discuss about the advantages of MOS Technology over Bipolar technology and why
          MOS devices gained pre-dominance over Bipolar devices.
     b)   Bring out the effects of scaling on the following parameters in all the      scaling
          models.
          i)     Gate capacitance
          ii)    Maximum operating frequency
          iii)   Power speed product.
                                              OR
5)   a)   Explain why a thin oxide layer is required in MOS fabrication.
     b)   Explain different types of scaling models. Write down scaling factors used for these
          models.
                                         UNIT - III
6)   a)   With the help of a block diagram explain the working of FPGA.
     b)   Discuss about switch logic networks.
                                              OR
7)   a)   Explain how the timing analyzers are used to verify the functionality of CMOS chip.
     b)   Draw the schematic of CPLD and compare it with FPGA.
                                          UNIT - IV
8)   a)   What is hardware/software co-simulation? What is the key method for speeding up
          such simulator?
     b)   Taking 4 bit ALU as an example, give the behavioural synthesis in VHDL.
                                       OR
9)   a)   Discuss about
          i)     Logic synthesis        ii)      RT synthesis
     b)   Explain about Reuse of intellectual property codes.
                                                                                                                           (DEE 424B)
                 B. Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOV./DEC. – 2014
                    (Examination at the end of IV Year Sixth Semester)
                   ELECTRICALS & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
                           Paper - IV : Artificial Neural Networks
Time : 3 Hours                                                       Maximum Marks : 75
                                     Question No.1 is compulsory                     (15)
                              Answer ONE Question from each unit             (4 ×15 = 60)
1)   a)   What is Neural Networks.
     b)   Give the types of activation functions.
     c)   What is single layer Feedforward network.
     d)   What is recurrent network.
     e)   What is Hebbian rule.
     f)   Define storage Capacity.
     g)   What are the activations used in a BAM network.
     h)   What is Super used rule.
                                            UNIT – I
2)   a)   Write short notes on error correction learning.
     b)   Explain learning with a teacher adaptation.
                                               OR
3)   a)   Explain with a block diagram a artificial Neuron.
     b)   List the characteristics of neural networks.
                                          UNIT – II
4)   a)   Explain LMS algorithm.
     b)   Write short notes on Hessain Matrix.
                                                 OR
5)   a)   Explain feature detection principle.
     b)   Write short notes on learning curves.
                                          UNIT – III
6)   Explain converse theorem on the Separability of patterns.
                                                 OR
7)   Write short notes on
     a)   Approximation properties of RBF networks.
     b)   RBF comparision with multi layer perceptrons.
                                          UNIT – IV
8)   a)   Write about self Organizing maps.
     b)   Give a note on application of ANN in speech processing.
                                                 OR
9)   a)   Explain how ANN is used for optimization techniques.
     b)   Write short notes on learning vector quantization.