ME-503 (A) RGPV B.Tech
Mechatronics
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Syllabus, notes and important questions for ME-503 (A)
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Syllabus units
Topics as the official RGPV syllabus lists them.
Unit 1 Introduction 10 topics
- Definition of Mechatronics
- Multi-disciplinary scenario and origins
- Evaluation of Mechatronics and overview of mechatronics
- Design of mechatronics system
- Measurement system and functions of main elements of measurement systems
- Need for mechatronics in industries
- Objectives, advantages and disadvantages of mechatronics
- Microprocessor based controllers
- Principle of working of engine management system
- Automatic washing machine
Unit 2 Review of Transducers and Sensors 11 topics
- Definition and classification of transducers
- Definition and classification of sensors
- Working principle and applications of light sensors
- Working principle and applications of proximity sensors
- Working principle and applications of Hall effect sensors
- Introduction to microprocessors
- Microprocessor based digital control
- Binary and hexadecimal number systems
- Logic functions
- Data word representation
- Basic elements of control systems
Unit 3 Microprocessor Architecture 8 topics
- 8085A processor architecture
- CPU, memory and address terminology
- ALU, assembler, data registers
- Fetch cycle and write cycle
- State and bus interrupts
- Differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers
- Requirements for control and implementation in microcontrollers
- Classification of microcontrollers
Unit 4 Electrical and Hydraulic Actuators 10 topics
- Actuator systems and classifications with examples
- Mechanical switches and concept of bouncing
- Methods of preventing bouncing of mechanical switches
- Solenoids and relays
- Solid state switches: diodes, thyristors, triacs, transistors, Darlington pair
- Principle, construction and working of AC motors, DC motors, stepper motors, permanent magnet motors, servomotors, servo systems and control
- Valves and classifications
- Pressure control valves: pressure relief valves, pressure regulating/reducing valves, pressure sequence valve
- Flow control valves: principle, needle valve, globe valve
- Direction control valves: sliding spool valve, solenoid operated valve
Unit 5 Signal Conditioning 6 topics
- Concept and necessity of signal conditioning
- Operational amplifiers, protection and filtering
- Wheatstone bridge
- Digital signals and multiplexers
- Data acquisition
- Introduction to digital signal processing and its concepts and methods
Exam insights
Counted from 4 past ME-503 (A) papers.
Marks asked per paper, by unit
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Unit 1 Introduction 8 marks
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Unit 2 Review of Transducers and Sensors 10 marks
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Unit 3 Microprocessor Architecture 7 marks
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Unit 4 Electrical and Hydraulic Actuators 12 marks
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Unit 5 Signal Conditioning 6 marks
Average marks of the questions from each unit in one paper. You answer only some of them, so the total is more than the paper’s maximum.
Asked again and again
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Explain the working principle of a Hall effect sensor and its applications.
Asked 3 times: 2022, 2023, 2024
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Derive the expression for the gain of an operational amplifier circuit with given resistor values.
Asked 2 times: 2022, 2023
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Describe the classification and examples of solid‑state switches such as diodes, thyristors, and transistors.
Asked 2 times: 2023, 2024