The Annamalai University M.Sc in Electronic Science - Advanced Digital Electronics Papers is prepared by the faculty of the electronics science department. Thus the question paper mainly consists of the questions that are taught as a part of the classroom program. The candidates should find it really easy if they are regular in the class. The subject itself is vast and it is nearly impossible to learn all of that in a confinement of time. Thus the syllabus narrows it down.

Importance of the paper

The paper is on the understanding of the various electronics devices that are used for the various physical processes, different ways of the digital signal transmission. The subject is indeed very interesting and is based on pure logic. Most of the important electronic devices are based on the digital signal transmission and processing.

Paper pattern

The paper consists of the two parts and the first and the second part both have eight questions each. The candidate is expected to pick any five of the each part and answer them correctly. As the questions are purely numerical so the candidate’s answers are subject to step marking.

Marking

The first part consists of five answers each carrying five marks each while the questions in the second part carry 16 marks each. The candidates are supposed to write the final answers correct to three places of decimal.

Some questions from the question paper

The questions that most frequently feature in the question paper are

• Distinguish between RAM and ROM.
• Explain PLA in detail.
• Explain various types of magnetic and mass storage devices.
• Explain the working of transducers.
• Discuss in detail the working of digital storage oscilloscope.
• Give an account of development of Digital Electronics.

Time allotted

A total of three hours is allotted to complete the paper which is about adequate.

Recommended books

The most popular books are Digital Electronics: as introduction to theory and practice by William H.Gothman and Electronics systems and devices by P.C.Rakshit.