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Q#11 Linear Algebra GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Let  and  be two vectors. The value of the coefficient  in the expression , which minimizes the length of the error vector , is

Explanation:

From the given expression, we can write

The error vector can be calculated as.

 

 

 

Taking its magnitude, we get

 

 

at

 stationary point

Q#12 Calculus GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The rate of increase, of a scalar field  in the direction  at a point  is

2

4

Explanation:

Given, scalar field,

 

finding the gradient of this Scalarfield.

By the formula.

 

Gradient of scalar field,

 

At point

 

Now finding the direction derivative,

Directional derivative,

 

 

Q#13 Complex Functions GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Let . Which of the following cannot be a value of ?

Explanation:

Given equation is

 

On expanding the equation we get.

 

For

For

For

Option (a) is not Correct.

Q#14 Complex Functions GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The value of the contour integral,

, where the contour  is

, taken in the counter clockwise direction, is

Explanation:

Let the contour integral,

The given denominator equation can be written as

Poles are given

 

 

Only one poll is inside other is outside.

where  lies outside ''

 

by Cauchy's residue theorem,

 

 

 

Q#15 Linear Algebra GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Let the sets of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix  be  and , respectively. For any invertible matrix , the sets of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the matrix , where , respectively, are

 and

 and

 and

 and

Explanation:

Given input is

 

 are called matrices similar.

 Both  have same set 7 eigen values

Matrix A & B   has different eigen vector.

Let

 Eigen vectors of  are .

Q#16 Semiconductor Physics GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

In a semiconductor, if the Fermi energy level lies in the conduction band, then the semiconductor is known as

degenerate -type.

degenerate -type.

non-degenerate -type.

non-degenerate -type.

Explanation:

In degenerate semiconductor, fermi level lies inside conduction band or valence band.

As the Fermi lies inside the conduction band hence it is degenerate -type semiconductor.

Q#17 Semiconductor Physics GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

For an intrinsic semiconductor at temperature , which of the following statement is true?

All energy states in the valence band are filled with electrons and all energy states in the conduction band are empty of electrons.

All energy states in the valence band are empty of electrons and all energy states in the conduction band are filled with electrons.

All energy states in the valence and conduction band are filled with holes.

All energy states in the valence and conduction band are filled with electrons.

Explanation:

Intrinsic semiconductor at  behaves as an insulator.

Hence, valence band is completely filled with electrons and conduction band is completely empty.

Q#18 Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

A series RLC circuit has a quality factor  of 1000 at a center frequency of . The possible values of  and  are

 and

 and

 and  

 and

Explanation:

Given: Quality factor,  and center frequency

Quality factor for series RLC circuit is given by

Quality factor,

Also, center frequency,

 

 

So,  and

Q#19 MOSFET GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

For a MOS capacitor,  and  are the flat-band voltage and the threshold voltage, respectively. The variation of the depletion width for varying gate voltage  is best represented by

Explanation:

 We know  then accumulation mode.

 in accumulation mode  because there is no depletion charge.

Now,  then depletion and inversion mode.

 Depletion width is available.

 Strong inversion.

 Depletion width  Constant.

And  and

But after strong inversion,  remains constant.

 Correction option is (b).

Q#20 Plane Waves GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Consider a narrow band signal, propagating in a lossless dielectric medium , with phase velocity  and group velocity . Which of the following statement is true?

( is the velocity of light in vacuum.)

Explanation:
  • Phase velocity,

 

 

  • Group velocity,

 

Here,

 

Hence,

 

Q#21 MOSFET GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

In the circuit shown below,  and  are bias voltages. Based on input and output impedances, the circuit behaves as a

voltage controlled voltage source.

voltage controlled current source.

current controlled voltage source.

current controlled current source.

Explanation:

In the given circuit,

Transistor  is common-gate amplifier and transistor  behaves as an active load.

By using properties of common gate (CG) amplifier,

Input impedance  is low

 Output impedance  is high

So, it is a current amplifier.

Current amplifier is a current controlled current source.

Q#22 MOSFET GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

A cascade of common-source amplifiers in a unity gain feedback configuration oscillates when

the closed loop gain is less than 1 and the phase shift is less than .

the closed loop gain is greater than 1 and the phase shift is less than .

the closed loop gain is less than 1 and the phase shift is greater than .

the closed loop gain is greater than 1 and the phase shift is greater than .

Explanation:

Marks to all
For sustained oscillation

(i) Loop gain magnitude

(ii) Phase of loop gain  or

So, correct answer is option (d).

* In options, closes loop gain is mentioned technically it should be loop gain.

Q#23 Combinational Circuits GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

In the circuit shown below,  and  are the inputs. The logical function realized by the circuit shown below is

Explanation:

From the  Y given

Output,

 is 0,  is  1 Put it in the  equation of output

Q#24 Sequential Circuits GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The synchronous sequential circuit shown below works at a clock frequency of . The throughput, in  bits/s, and the latency, in ns, respectively, are

1000,3

2000,3

Explanation:

The given circuit is a type of serial input serial output.

The latency is given by the formula.. Latency  where,  number of flip flops

 

 

The Throughput is given by the formula. Throughput= Number of bits/sec

 

 

 

Q#25 Frequency Domain Analysis GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The open loop transfer function of a unity negative feedback system is , where   and  are positive constants. The phase cross-over frequency, in rad/s, is

Explanation:

We know phase crossover frequency is that frequency at which phase of the open loop transfer function is .

Now finding the phase of , we get
Phase of

Q#26 LTI Systems GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Consider a system with input  and output . The system is

Causal and time invariant

Non-causal and time varying

Causal and time varying

Non-causal and time invariant

Explanation:

For causality,

We have,

At

 

i.e. present value of output depends on future value of input, hence it is non-causal.

For Time Variant:

Delay the input,

    …(i)

Delay the output,

    …(ii)

i.e. equations (i)  (ii)

Hence, it is time variant system.

So the system is Non causal & time varying option (b) is correct.

Q#27 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

Let  be a strictly band-limited signal M bandwidth B and energy E. Assuming  the energy in the signal  is

E

2E

Explanation:

Energy of  

 

 

Now, let

 

 

Here;

 

Q#28 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

The Fourier transform  of  is

Note:

Explanation:

To find the Fourier transform  of

1. Use the Fourier transform definition:

 

2. Complete the square in the exponent:

 

3. Substitute  :

 

4. Use the given integral result:

 

5. Therefore:

 

So the answer is:

 

Which matches option (C).

Q#29 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MCQ +1 mark -0.33 marks

In the table shown below, match the signal type with its spectral characteristics.         

Signal Type

(i) Continuous, aperiodic

(ii) Continuous, periodic

(iii) Discrete, aperiodic

(iv) Discrete, periodic

Spectral Characteristics

(a) Continuous, aperiodic

(b) Continuous, periodic

(c) Discrete, aperiodic

(d) Discrete, periodic

(i)  (a), (ii)  (b), (iii)  (c), (iv)  (d)

(i)  (a), (ii)  (c), (iii)  (b), (iv)  (d)

(i)  (d), (ii)  (b), (iii)  (c), (iv)  (a)

(i)  (a), (ii)  (c), (iii)  (d), (iv)  (b)

Explanation:

Q#30 Data Converters GATE EC 2023 NAT +1 mark -0 marks

The signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of an ADC with a full-scale sinusoidal input is given to be 61.96 . The resolution of the ADC is __________ (rounded off to the nearest integer). bits.

Explanation:

We know that for sinusoidal input, the signal to noise ratio (SNR) is given as,

 

 

 

 

Q#31 Network Basics GATE EC 2023 NAT +1 mark -0 marks

In the circuit shown below, the current I flowing through 200 Ω resistor is ________ mA.

(rounded off to two decimal places).

Explanation:

By applying source transformation between 1 mA current source and  resistor in parallel we get

By applying nodal at node  

 

We find current across resistor,

Put the value of  in it.

 

Q#32 Two Port Network GATE EC 2023 NAT +1 mark -0 marks

For the two port network shown below, the [Y]-parameters is given as

 

The value of load impedance , in , for maximum power transfer will be _________.

(rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

For the Pi-network

Given,-parameters,

 

For the given -parameter the two-port network is

 

 

 

On solving,

 

 

The network becomes,

Converting the - network of Y-matrix which is in delta connection to star connection, we get

 

 

For maximum power transfer,

 

Q#33 Combinational Circuits GATE EC 2023 NAT +1 mark -0 marks

For the circuit shown below, the propagation delay of each NAND gate is . The critical path delay, in ns, is ________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

Redrawing the circuit to simplify is as shown.

 The critical path delay  

Q#34 Transient Analysis GATE EC 2023 NAT +1 mark -0 marks

In the circuit shown below, switch S was closed for a long time. If the switch is opened at t=0, the maximum magnitude of the voltage  in volts, is ________ (rounded off to the nearest integer).         

Explanation:

At steady state inductance behaves as short circuit

At , the switch was closed, hence the circuit is in steady state.

 

At , the switch is open, hence the circuit becomes,

 

Magnitude of voltage  

 

Q#35 Random Variable and Random Process GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

A random variable , distributed normally as , undergoes the transformation , given in the figure. The form of the probability density function of  is (In the options given below,  are non-zero constants and  is piecewise continuous function)

Explanation:

Given random variables,

X=N(0,1)

 

 

 

 

 

 is taking discrete set of values and a continuous range of values, so it is mixed random variable. From the given options, density function of '  ' will be.

 

Q#36 Calculus GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The value of the line integral  along the straight line joining the points  and  is

20

24

29

-5

Explanation:

Given line integral,  along the line joining the points  and  is

Putting the values into the integration then integrating to the point. so

 

 

 

 

Q#37 Linear Algebra GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Let  be an  real column vector with length . The trace of the matrix  is

Explanation:

Given the vector length is,

Let  

 

 

let the Vector in expanding form.

 

Trace of

Q#38 OP-AMP and its Applications GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The  of the circuit shown below is

Explanation:

Given circuit

Here,  is an inverting amplifier and  is a noninverting amplifier.

 

 

For  , applying KCL at (-)ve  node

 

 

 

 

 

Q#39 Diode and Its Applications GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

In the circuit shown below,  and  are silicon diodes with cut-in voltage of .  and  are input and output voltages in volts. The transfer characteristic is

Explanation:

Case I:

 

For the + ve half cycle if input

 

For diode

 

 

Case II:

For the  half cycle if input .

 

For diode

 

Case III:

 

 

 

Transfer characteristics,

Q#40 Time Response Analysis GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

A closed loop system is shown in the figure where  and . The steady state error due to a ramp input  is given by

Explanation:

Given, input is ,Taking its laplace we get

 

From the figure,

 

Now steady state error for Ramp input is

where  is the magnitude of Ramp input

Velocity error constant is given by the formula,

 

 

Putting it in steady state error we get

 

 

Q#41 Transfer Function GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

In the following block diagram,  and  are two inputs. The output  is expressed as

.  and  are given by

 and

 and

 and

 and

     

Explanation:

Given, block diagram,

Considering first R(s) only so making D(s) =0,  then Y(s) is

   

 

 

 

 

So we get  as follows

So option (a,d) will be one of the correction answer.

 

Now considering  only making R(s)=0, then  is

 

 

 

So we get as follows

 

Hence,  and  both are equal.

So correct option is (a)

Q#42 State Variable Analysis GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The state equation of a second order system is  is the initial condition.

Suppose  and  are two distinct eigenvalues of A and  and  are the corresponding eigenvectors. For constants  and , the solution, , of the state equation is

Explanation:

The correct option is 1

Concept:
Given:

If  is the eigenvalue of matrix A then .
As there are 2 eigenvalues
 and  of matrix A , the solution of the state equation will be,  Hence, the correct option is (a).

Q#43 Transient Analysis GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The switch  was closed and  was open for a long time. At , switch  is opened and  is closed, simultaneously. The value of , in amperes, is

1

-1

0.2

0.8

Explanation:

At ;  switch  closed, switch  opened, hence the circuit is in steady state.

At steady state inductance behaves as short circuit

At steady state capacitance behaves as open circuit

 

 

At ; switch  opened, switch  closed, the circuit can be redrawn as

 

By applying  :

 

 

Q#44 Analog Communication GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Let a frequency modulated (FM) signal , where  is a message signal of bandwidth . It is passed through a non-linear system with output  . Let  denote the FM bandwidth. The minimum value of  required to recover  from  is

Explanation:

 

Bandwidth

 

 Bandwidth of  

 

 

To recover

 

 

 

 

 

Compared to FM BW, message BW is very small. So, that it can be ignored.

 

 

Q#45 Two Port Network GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The h-parameters of a two port network are shown below. The condition for the maximum small signal voltage gain  is

 very high and

 very high,  very high and

 very high,  very high and

 very high and  very high

Explanation:

Marks to All
Dependent current source should have
 instead of  according to -parameter.

Voltage gain,

To achieve maximum ,

Hence, answer should be (a) according to .

Q#46 Fourier Series GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Consider a discrete-time periodic signal with period . Let the discrete-time Fourier series (DTFS) representation be , where

 and . The value of the sum  is

-10

10

-2

2

Explanation:

Let,

 

   …(i)

As we know,

 

Put

Put

From equation (i),

 

Q#47 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Let an input  having discrete time Fourier transform.

 be passed through an LTI system. The frequency response of the LTI system is . The output  of the system is

Explanation:

For an LTI system, output,

 

By taking DTFT,

 

 

Taking IDTFT;

 

Q#48 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Let  be passed through an LTI system having impulse response . The output of the system is

Explanation:

Given  is Real and Even. When sinusoidal input applied to LTI system having even impulse response, then output will also be sinusoidal.

here,

let,

        (using Fourier transform property)

where,

Now;

Q#49 Sampling GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

Let  and  be two band-limited signals having bandwidth  each. In the figure below, the Nyquist sampling frequency, in , required to sample , is

Explanation:

Given that,  and  are two bandlimited signals having bandwidth .

and

 

Q#50 Transmission Lines GATE EC 2023 MCQ +2 marks -0.66 marks

The S-parameters of a two port network is given as

 

with reference to . Two lossless transmission line sections of electrical lengths  and  are added to the input and output ports for measurement purposes, respectively. The Sparameters  of the resultant two port network is

Explanation:

Let us evaluate  and  first at

(a)  :

 

   

 

 

(b)  :

 

Here,

Hence,

From previous discussion in ,

 

 

        (looking at options (a) is correct)

Q#51 Calculus GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

The value of the integral  over the region , given in the figure, is __________(rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

Given, integral,

 Here we Break the integration limits into 2 parts.

Part-A varies from  and

Part-B varies from x=y-2 to 2-y and y=1 to 2

 

 

 

 

Q#52 Semiconductor Physics GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

In an extrinsic semiconductor, the hole concentration is given to be  where  is the intrinsic carrier concentration of . The ratio of electron to hole mobility for equal hole and electron drift current is given as _________(rounded off to two decimal places).

Explanation:

Given,  

Given hold drift currentdrift current (In)

        

Q#53 Frequency Domain Analysis GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

The asymptotic magnitude Bode plot of a minimum phase system is shown in the figure. The transfer function of the system is , where  and c are positive constants. The value of  is __________. (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

From the given Bode magnitude plot, it is clear that there is one pole at origin, so we get  so

and at frequency

As the slope is  decade previously to make it 0 slope we will need a zero at frequency , so  system has a zero,

and at frequency ,

As the slope is  decade previously to make it  decade slope we will need 2 poles at frequency , so

Q#54 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

Let  and  is shown in the figure below. For , the   is _________. (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

Given, signal

We draw  as follows

 

Now,

Taking Fourier transform

 

 

 

We know,

From area property we know

 

 

Q#55 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

Let  be a white Gaussian noise with power spectral density . If  is input to an LTI system with impulse response . The average power of the system output is __________ W. (Rounded off to two decimal place).

Explanation:

We know that,

Given: Input PSD

 

We know output PSD,

 

 

         

()

()

 

Q#56 Transmission Lines GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

A transparent dielectric coating is applied to glass  to eliminate the reflection of red light . The minimum thickness of the dielectric coating, in , that can be used is ________. (rounded off to two decimal places).

Explanation:

For no reflection, impedance must be matched. Hence,  acts like a quarter wave impedance transformer.

So,

(i)

(ii) For impedance matching,

 

 

Here,

Hence, for minimum distance,

So,

Q#57 Semiconductor Physics GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

In a semiconductor device, the Fermi-energy level is  above the valence band energy. The effective density of states in the valence band at  is . The thermal equilibrium hole concentration in silicon at  is  _________. (rounded off to two decimal places). Given KT at  is .

Explanation:

Given,

[Considering it is given at  ]

Also,  at

 

 

 

Given, effective density of states in the valence band,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now, hole concentration at  is given as

 

 

Q#58 Data Converters GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

A sample and hold circuit is implemented using a resistive switch and a capacitor with a time constant of . The time for sampling switch to stay closed to charge a capacitor adequately to full scale voltage of  with 12-bit accuracy is ________ .

(rounded off to two decimal places)

Explanation:

Given: Time constant  of  sec.

Full scale voltage

Steady state voltage of circuit is given by

 

         …(i)

To calculate the voltage to stay closed to charge capacitor adequately to a full scale voltage with 12 -bit accuracy is given by

 

 

                 …(ii)

Comparing equations (i) and (ii), we get,

 

 

 

Q#59 Sequential Circuits GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

In a given sequential circuit, initial states are   and . For a clock frequency of , the frequency of signal  in , is ________. (rounded off to the nearest integer).

Explanation:

Given, initial states,  and  

Clock frequency,

As after 4 CLK pulses the sequential circuit repeats itself so its MOD no. 4.

 The frequency of signal

 

Q#60 MOSFET GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

In the circuit below, the voltage  is _______V. (rounded off to two decimal places)

Explanation:

Given circuit,

drain current  is proportional to ratio of width to length

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Q#61 Information Theory and Error Control coding GATE EC 2023 NAT +2 marks -0 marks

The frequency of occurrence of 8 symbols (a-h) is shown in the table below. A symbol is chosen and it is determined by asking a series of "yes/no" questions which are assumed to be truthfully answered. The average number of questions when asked in the most efficient sequence, to determine the chosen symbol, is _______ (rounded off to two decimal places).

Explanation:

The average number of questions when asked in the most efficient sequence, to determine the chosen symbol  possible number of questions per symbol

 

 

 

Q#62 Fourier Transform GATE EC 2023 MSQ +1 mark -0 marks

For a real signal, which of the following is/are valid power spectral density/densities?

Explanation:

 (Graph always above x axis)

: even function

Hence, options (a) and (b) are valid power spectral densities.

Q#63 Transmission Lines GATE EC 2023 MSQ +2 marks -0 marks

The standing wave ratio on a  lossless transmission line terminated in an unknown load impedance is found to be 2.0. The distance between successive voltage minima is 30 cm and the first minimum is located at 10 cm from the load.  can be replaced by an equivalent length  and terminating resistance  of the same line. The value of  and , respectively, are

Explanation:

Given

As we know that,

 

Now, distance between successive voltage minima

 

Also, for minima,

 

At , 1st minima,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Here,

 Going through options,

 satisfy this

identity, hence option (b) and (c) are correct.’

Q#64 Plane Waves GATE EC 2023 MSQ +2 marks -0 marks

The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave is

 

Which of the following combination(s) will give rise to a left handed elliptically polarized (LHEP) wave?

Explanation:

Given,

 

At

 

Going by options,

Option (a):  

at

 at

   

 Hence, it is LHEP.

Option (b):  

at  

at  

 

 Hence, it is LHEP.

Option (c):  

at  

at   

 Hence, it is RHEP.

 

Option (d):  

at  

at

 Hence, it is LHEP.

 Option (a), (b) and (d) are correct.

Q#65 Transmission Lines GATE EC 2023 MSQ +2 marks -0 marks

The following circuit(s) representing a lumped element equivalent of an infinitesimal section of a transmission line is/are

Explanation:

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