Calicut University 2007 B.E Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH(ENGINEERING) - ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION - Question Paper

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SEVENTH SEMESTER B.TECH. (ENGINEERING) DEGREE
EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2007
AI 04 704-ADVANCED INSTRUMENTATION
(2004 Admission)

Time: 3 Hours

Maximum:100 marks

ans all ques.

Part A

1.
(a) Briefly discuss Nano sensors and the scopes of the Nano sensors.

(b)Explain the operation and use of dry and wet bulb psychrometer .

(c)Explain the measurement of ratio of 2 frequencies

(d)Briefly discuss about the measurement of capacitance

(e)With neat diagram, discuss the method for measurement of modulation index.

(f) (i) Compare Virtual Vs Real instrumentation

(ii) discuss various user interfaces for VI.

(g) Briefly explain:
(i) GPIB

(ii) V x I bus

(h) Briefly write the specification of M x one bus and enhanced parallel port.

(8*5=40 marks)

Part B

2. (a) With neat diagram, discuss the methods for liquid density measurement.

Or

(b) Explain:

i. Smart sensors.

ii.Resent patterns in sensor technology

iii.MEMS Vs. Nano sensors.

3.
(a) discuss the various time measurement digital techniques.

Or

(b)Explain various frequency measurement digital techniques.

4.
(a) explain in detail about the ratiometric measurement techniques and its applications.

Or

(b) (i) elaborate the various noise kind and how the noise affect the performance of the system

(ii) discuss any 1 of the noise measurement techniques.
5.
(a) discuss the various serial common interfacing standards.

Or
(b)Explain:
i. GPIB.
ii. SCPI.
iii. USB.

(4*15= 60 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.