Download AKTU B-Tech 6th Sem 2017-2018 NEC 601 Microwave Engineering Question Paper

Download AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), formerly Uttar Pradesh Technical University (UPTU) B-Tech 6th Semester (Sixth Semester) 2017-2018 NEC 601 Microwave Engineering Question Paper

Printed pages: 02 Sub Code: NEC 601
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(SEM?VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2017-18
MICROWAVE ENGINEERING
: 3 Hours T 0tal Marks: 100
Note:
1. Attempt all Sections.
2. Assume any missing data.
SECTION A
Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x10 = 20
Why TEM mode cannot exist in Rectangular waveguide.
Differentiate dominant and degenerative mode in waveguide.
Define S Matrix.
Give the difference between Isolator and Circulator.
Give the drawbacks of klystron amplifiers.
What is backward wave oscillator (BWO)? State the applications of BWO.
State the conditions for an IMPATT diode to produce oscillations.
What is the effect of transit time?
Define VSWR.
What do you mean by slotted line?
SECTION B
Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
What is a microwave cavity resonator? Explain it with suitable diagram and
equivalent circuit. Where does it find applications?
What are S?parameters? Why are they used at microwave frequencies to describe
multipoint network? Show that the scattering matrix of four port circular using magic
tees IS
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Explain in detail about 2-cavity klystron amplifier.
Describe the operating principle and characteristics of Microwave Tunnel Diode and
explain two of its applications.
What are the various methods for measuring frequency? Discuss them in detail.

SECTION C
3. Attempt any one parts of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
21. Write down the advantages, disadvantages and application of a circular waveguide. A
circular waveguide in a dominate mode at a frequency of 9 GHz have initial diameter
of 5 cm. Calculate guide wavelength and cutoff wavelength.
b. Derive the field distribution of TE1o mode in rectangular waveguide and draw its field
pattern. Show that TE01 and TMIO modes do not exist in rectangular waveguide.
4. Attempt any one parts of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a) Explain the construction and working of directional coupler. Derive expression for
coupling factor and directivity. Compare single hole and double hole directional
coupler.
b) (1) Explain the working and applications of circulator. Are they reciprocal 0r Non
reciprocal device?
(ii) What is Faraday rotation? How it is used in designing microwave components?
5. Attempt any one parts of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a) Draw the schematic diagram of TWT amplifier and describe its principle of operation.
Give the propagation characteristics of different waves generated in the amplifier
b) What are the limitations of conventional active devices at microwave frequency?
Explain.
6. Attempt any one parts of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a) Explain IMPATT and TRAPATT diodes in detail and compare their performance.
b) Explain:
(1) Microwave bipolar junction Transistor.
(ii) Transferred electron devices.
7. Attempt any one parts of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
a) What do you mean by insertion loss and attenuation? Discuss any one method for
measurement of attenuation using microwave test bench.
b) Explain the working of frequency meter in detail. Discuss how we can measure the
unknown Load with the help of microwave test bench.