Explain the working of a decoder or a multiplexer.
What is cache memory? Explain how it improves the throughput of a digital computer. What is 'Hit Ratio' with respect to cache memory? How many types of cache memories are available? Compare their relative merits and demerits.
Explain 'don't care' state in K-Map with an example.
What is 'Race around' condition? Draw the schematic diagram of J-K Master Slave Flip Flop and explain its working as a solution to Race-Around condition.
Draw the Block diagram for a 3-Bit Binary Counter and explain its working with timing diagram.
What is the necessity of having a filter in a power supply?
What is a tunnel diode? Draw its characteristic curve and explain its working with the help of an energy band diagram. Mention the application of tunnel diode.
Explain the construction and working principle of a Unijunction Transistor (UJT) with its V-I characteristic curve.
Draw the circuit of R-C coupled CE amplifier and explain its frequency response curve at different frequency ranges. Why does the gain decrease in low and high frequency ranges?
What is Field Effect Transistor (FET)? Why is it called unipolar transistor?
Explain the formation of barrier field across the p-n junction diode. Derive the equation for the width of depletion layer and height of potential barrier.