Analog Circuits Questions and Answers – Different Types of Multivibrators – 2

This set of Analog Circuits Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Different Types of Multivibrators – 2”.

1. Given the following circuit.
Find maximum value of R for monostable multivibrator if voltage applied is ±15V
The supply voltage being applied is ±15V. The diode cut-in voltage is 0.7V. Find the maximum value of R such that circuit can behave as a monostable multivibrator.
a) 612.8kΩ
b) 33kΩ
c) 220.22kΩ
d) 450.8kΩ
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Answer: a
Explanation: The condition to be followed is βVSat > VY.
β = R1/R1+R2 = 30k/30k+R
Thus (30k/30k+R). 15 > 0.7
450k/30k + R > 0.7
30k+R < 642.85k
R < 612.8kΩ.

2. For the given circuit, find the time period of the output waveform, given that the diode is used is of Silicon and the supply voltage being applied is ±15V. The feedback factor is 0.4.
Find time period of waveform if diode used is of Silicon & voltage being applied is ±15V
a) 11.12 ms
b) 12.4 ms
c) 11.2 seconds
d) 5.6 ms
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Answer: a
Explanation: T = RCln(1+Vγ/VSat/1-β)
T = 10x2x10-3xln((1+0.7/15)/0.6) = 20×10-3ln(1.0467/0.6)=20×0.556×10-3
T = 11.12 ms.

3. Find the approximate frequency of output waveform of a monostable multivibrator given that RC = 20×10-3 and feedback factor = 0.3.
a) 200Hz
b) 142Hz
c) 233Hz
d) Can’t be found out without supply voltage value
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Answer: b
Explanation: T = RCln(1/1-β)
T = 20×10-3 x ln(1/0.7) = 20×0.35×10-3 = 7ms
f = 0.142 kHz = 142 Hz.
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4. Consider the circuit shown below.
Find the total charging time & discharging time if R1 is 5kΩ, R2 is 5kΩ & R3 is 5kΩ
R1=5kΩ, R2=5kΩ, R3=5kΩ, R4=10kΩ, R5=20kΩ, C1=10μF. Calculate the total charging time and discharging time.
a) The charging time = 0.2 seconds, the is charging time is 0.2 seconds
b) The charging time = 0.3 seconds, the discharging time is 0.2 seconds
c) The charging time = 0.3 seconds, the discharging time is 0.3 seconds
d) The charging time = 0.5 seconds, the discharging time is 0.4 seconds
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Answer: b
Explanation: Discharge time = R5.C1 = 20x10x10-3 = 0.2 seconds
Charging time = (R4+R5)C1 = 30x10x10-3 = 0.3 seconds.

5. For the given circuit, find the duty cycle of the output.
Find the duty cycle of the output for given circuit
R4=30kΩ, R5=25kΩ.
a) 0.6875
b) 0.7211
c) 0.5681
d) 0.5010
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Answer: a
Explanation: Duty cycle = THigh/TO
Duty cycle = R4+R5/R4+2xR5
Duty cycle = 55/80= 0.6875.
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6. What is the output frequency for the following circuit?
Find the output frequency if R4 is 30kΩ, R5 is 40kΩ & C1 is 5nF
R4=30kΩ, R5=40kΩ, C1=5nF.
a) 2.63 kHz
b) 3kHz
c) 263 kHz
d) 4.4 kHz
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Answer: a
Explanation: Output frequency = 1.45/(R4+2xR5)xC1
fO = 1.45×1000000/110×5 = 2.63 kHz.

7. In the astable multivibrator using IC 555, it can be used as a voltage to frequency converter.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: An astable multivibrator can be easily used as a voltage controlled oscillator or as a voltage to frequency converter if a control voltage is applied to the control pin of the IC. The control pin is usually grounded through a capacitor if unused.
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8. How can a monostable multivibrator using IC 555 be used as a PWM generator?
a) If a diode is connected across the resistor RA
b) If a modulating signal m(t) is applied at the control pin
c) If the control pin is always kept high
d) It cannot be used as a PWM generator ever
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Answer: c
Explanation: A monostable multivibrator can be used as a PWM generator if a modulating signal is applied to the control pin. The control pin is used to vary the voltage at the inverting node of the upper comparator. If unused, then the control pin is grounded through a capacitor.

9. Given that the charging current of capacitor is constant in a monostable multivibrator using IC 555, then find the type of output waveform, type of capacitor voltage waveform and the time period of output.
a) The capacitor waveform is a ramp, the output waveform is sinusoidal, the time period is \(\frac{2.C.VCC}{3.I}\)
b) The capacitor waveform is a ramp, the output waveform is a pulse, the time period is \(\frac{2.C.VCC}{3.I}\)
c) The capacitor waveform is a ramp, the output waveform is a pulse, the time period is \(\frac{C.VCC}{3.I}\)
d) The capacitor waveform is a ramp, the output waveform is a ramp, the time period is \(\frac{2.C.VCC}{3.I}\)
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Answer: b
Explanation: If a constant charging current is applied through the capacitor, the output is a pulse, while capacitor voltage is a ramp.
Time period of ramp/pulse = TO = 2VCCxC/3I.
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