BARC OCES Electronics & Communication Engineering Syllabus

BARC OCES Electronics & Communication Engineering: topic-wise syllabus

1. 1

   Engineering Mathematics

   ~10 marks

   • Linear Algebra — Matrices, Determinants, Vector Spaces, Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors, Systems of Equations
   • Calculus — Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Partial Derivatives, Vector Calculus
   • Differential Equations — ODEs, PDEs, Laplace Transforms, Fourier Series/Transform
   • Complex Variables — Analytic Functions, Cauchy Integral Theorem, Residue Theorem
   • Probability & Statistics — Random Processes, Distributions, Correlation, PSD, Estimation Theory
   • Numerical Methods — Root Finding, Interpolation, Integration of ODEs, Matrix Methods
2. 2

   Network Theory & Circuits

   ~10 marks

   • Network Laws & Theorems — KCL, KVL, Superposition, Thevenin, Norton, MPT, Reciprocity, Tellegen's
   • AC Circuit Analysis — Phasors, Sinusoidal Steady State, Power, Power Factor, Resonance, Polyphase
   • Transient Analysis — RC, RL, RLC Circuits, Time & Frequency Domain, Laplace Transforms
   • Two-Port Networks — Z, Y, h, ABCD Parameters, Interconnection, Network Functions
   • Network Synthesis — LC, RC, RL, RLC Driving Point Functions, Cauer/Foster Forms, Filter Design
   • Magnetically Coupled Circuits — Mutual Inductance, Dot Convention, Ideal Transformer, Auto-transformer
   • Network Graph Theory — Incidence, Tie-Set, Cut-Set Matrices, State Variable Analysis
3. 3

   Electronic Devices & Circuits

   ~12 marks

   • Semiconductor Physics — Energy Bands, Intrinsic/Extrinsic, Carrier Concentration, Drift/Diffusion, Generation/Recombination
   • Diodes — PN Junction, Zener, Schottky, Tunnel, Varactor, Characteristics, Rectifiers, Clippers, Clampers, Voltage Regulators
   • BJT — Biasing, Small Signal Analysis (h-parameter, π-model), CB/CE/CC, Frequency Response, Multistage, Darlington
   • FETs & MOSFETs — JFET, D-MOSFET, E-MOSFET, Biasing, Small Signal Model, Frequency Response, CMOS Inverter
   • Amplifiers — Differential, Operational, Feedback (Topologies), Oscillators (RC, LC, Crystal, Wein Bridge)
   • Power Amplifiers — Class A, B, AB, C, Push-Pull, Distortion, Efficiency, Heat Sinks
   • Integrated Circuits — IC Fabrication, Op-Amp IC 741 Design, 555 Timer, Voltage Regulators, PLL
4. 4

   Analog Circuits & Signal Processing

   ~8 marks

   • Operational Amplifiers — Inverting/Non-Inverting, Summer, Integrator, Differentiator, Instrumentation Amp, Active Filters
   • Waveform Generators & Circuits — 555 Timer (Astable, Monostable, Bistable), VCO, PLL, Schmitt Trigger, Multivibrators
   • Signal Conditioning — Instrumentation Amplifiers, Isolation Amplifiers, Bridge Amplifiers, Log/Antilog Amps
   • Data Converters — ADC (SAR, Flash, Dual-Slope, Sigma-Delta), DAC (R-2R, Weighted), Resolution, Quantization
   • Digital Signal Processing (Basics) — Sampling, Aliasing, DFT, FFT, FIR/IIR Filters, Z-Transform
   • Noise in Electronic Circuits — Thermal, Shot, Flicker Noise, Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Noise Figure, Low Noise Design
5. 5

   Digital Circuits & Systems

   ~12 marks

   • Boolean Algebra & Logic Gates — Postulates, Simplification (K-map, Quine-McCluskey), NAND/NOR Universal Gates
   • Combinational Circuits — Multiplexer, Demultiplexer, Decoder, Encoder, Adders, Subtractors, Comparators, ALU
   • Sequential Circuits — Flip-Flops (SR, JK, D, T), Counters, Shift Registers, State Machines (Mealy/Moore)
   • Digital Memories — ROM, RAM, SRAM, DRAM, Flash, PLD, FPGA, CPLD, PAL, PLA Architectures
   • Logic Families — TTL, CMOS, ECL, Characteristics (Fan-in, Fan-out, Noise Margin, Power Dissipation)
   • VHDL/Verilog — HDL Modeling (Structural, Dataflow, Behavioral), Testbench, Synthesis Basics
   • Timing Analysis — Setup/Hold Time, Metastability, Clock Skew, Race Conditions, Timing Hazards
6. 6

   Communication Systems

   ~12 marks

   • Analog Communication — AM, FM, PM, DSB, SSB, VSB, Modulation/Demodulation, S/N Ratio, Figure of Merit
   • Digital Communication — PCM, DPCM, DM, ADM, Line Coding, ASK, FSK, PSK, QPSK, QAM, MSK
   • Information Theory — Entropy, Source Coding (Huffman, Shannon-Fano), Channel Capacity, Shannon-Hartley, Error Control Codes
   • Spread Spectrum — DSSS, FHSS, CDMA, OFDM, Principle and Applications
   • Optical Communication — Fibre Types, Attenuation, Dispersion, Sources (LED, Laser), Detectors (PIN, APD)
   • Radar & Microwave — Radar Range Equation, Doppler, MTI, Pulse Compression, Radar Types, Microwave Tubes
   • TV & Broadcast — TV Standards (PAL, NTSC, SECAM), Transmitters, Receivers, Cable/DTH, HDTV
   • Mobile Communication — Cellular Concept, GSM, CDMA, 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, Handoff, Interference
7. 7

   Electromagnetics & Transmission Lines

   ~8 marks

   • Electrostatics — Coulombs Law, Gauss Law, Electric Field, Potential, Boundary Conditions, Capacitance
   • Magnetostatics — Ampere's Law, Biot-Savart, Magnetic Field, Vector Potential, Inductance, Magnetic Materials
   • Maxwell's Equations — Integral/Differential Forms, Wave Equation, Poynting Vector, Boundary Conditions
   • EM Waves — Plane Waves, Polarization, Reflection/Refraction, Standing Waves, Skin Depth
   • Transmission Lines — Characteristic Impedance, Reflection Coefficient, SWR, Smith Chart, Impedance Matching
   • Waveguides & Antennas — Rectangular/Circular, TE/TM Modes, Cutoff Frequency, Dipole, Array, Gain, Directivity
8. 8

   Control Systems

   ~8 marks

   • System Modeling — Transfer Functions, Block Diagrams, Signal Flow Graphs, Mason's Gain
   • Time Response — Type/Order of System, Transient & Steady State Analysis, Static Error Constants
   • Stability Analysis — Routh-Hurwitz, Root Locus, Bode Plot, Nyquist Criterion, GM, PM
   • Compensators & Controllers — Lead, Lag, Lag-Lead, P/PI/PID Controllers, Design Methods
   • State Space Analysis — State Models, Controllability, Observability, State Feedback
   • Digital Control Systems — Z-Transform, Sampled Data Systems, Discrete Stability, Bilinear Transform
9. 9

   Microprocessors & Microcontrollers

   ~5 marks

   • 8085 Microprocessor — Architecture, Pin Diagram, Instruction Set, Addressing Modes, Timing Diagrams, Interrupts
   • Assembly Programming — Data Transfer, Arithmetic, Logical, Branching, Stack/Subroutine, Delay Loops
   • Memory & I/O Interfacing — Address Decoding, 8255 PPI, 8253 Timer, 8279 Keyboard, 8251 USART, 8259 PIC
   • Microcontrollers — 8051 Architecture, Pin Diagram, Timers/Counters, Serial Comm, Interrupts, Embedded C
   • Advanced Processors — ARM Architecture (Pipeline, Thumb Mode), Programming Model, Interrupt Handling