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An examination paper for the module 'analogue electronics 1' (eltr 6002) offered by the mechanical, electrical, & process engineering school at cork institute of technology. The paper consists of seven questions, covering topics such as the electromagnetic spectrum, decibels, sinusoidal waveforms, semiconductor doping, and diode characteristics. Students are required to answer five questions within 2 hours during the winter 2012 exam session.
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Semester 1 Examinations 2012/
Module Code: ELTR
School: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, & PROCESS ENGINEERING
Programme Titles: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering, Year 1 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Systems Engineering, Year 1
Programme Codes: EELXE_7_Y EELES_8_Y
External Examiners: Mr T. O’Brien Mr I. Kennedy Internal Examiner: Mr M. O’Gorman
Instructions: Answer 5 of the 7 Questions. All Questions Carry Equal Marks.
Duration: 2 Hours
Sitting: Winter 2012
Requirements for this examination: N/A
Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you are attempting the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.
Q.1 Draw a sketch of the electromagnetic spectrum showing the main regions into which electromagnetic waves of different frequencies are allocated. Ensure that approximate frequencies for each of the regions is indicated. [20 Marks]
Q.2 (a) Define the decibel. [6 Marks] (b) Calculate the following power ratios in decibels; [8 Marks] (i) 1, (ii) 4, (iii) 1000, (iv) 0.
(c) Explain the term dBm when used as a standard reference level. [6 Marks]
Q.3 A sinusoidal voltage waveform is given by the equation v = 6 sin(1570.8 t ). Determine; (a) the peak value, [4 Marks] (b) the angular frequency, [4 Marks] (c) the cyclic frequency, [4 Marks] (d) the periodic time, [4 Marks] (e) the instantaneous voltage 1.5 ms into the cycle. [4 Marks]
Q.4 (a) What is meant by donor doping and acceptor doping? [12 Marks]
(b) Explain how the above processes increase the conductivity of the material. [8 Marks]