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ECE Subject weight age :
Subject 1 Mark Questions
Engineering Mathematics 3 – 6
Networks 0 – 5
Electronic Devices 2 – 5
Analog Circuits 0 – 5
Digital Circuits 0 – 5
Microprocessors 0 – 1
Signals & Systems 2 – 5
Control Systems 1 – 3
Communications 0 – 5
Electroma netics 1 – 2

GATE Syllabus of Electronics and Communication Engineering 2015-

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Engineering Mathematics- It is said to be a branch of mathematics which contains mathematical methods and techniques that are used in industry and engineering.
Linear Algebra: Branch of mathematics which does study of operation and applying it to solve equations. It include following topics-Matrix Algebra, Eigen values and eigen vectors, System of Linear Equations
Calculus: It is mathematical study of change. It include topics-Theorems of integral calculus,Mean Value Theorem, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Maxima and minima,Partial Derivatives, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems,Vector Identities
Differential equations: It deals with rate of change and slope of curves. It include topics-First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Method of Variation of parameters,Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method, Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients
Complex variables: It comes under complex analysis category. It include topics-Analytic functions,Taylor’s and Laurent’ series, Residue theorem, solution integrals, Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula.
Probability and Statistics:They are of two different academic disciplines but studied together. It includes topics-Sampling theorems, Mean, median, Conditional probability, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Correlation and regression analysis,Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution
Numerical Methods: It is the study of step by step process that take help of numerical approximation. It include topics-Single and multi-step methods for differential equations,Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations
Transform Theory: It is the Study of transforms. It include topics-Fourier transform, Z-transform, Laplace transform

Electronics and Communication Engineering-

Networks:
It is the connection of electrical elements together. It include topics-Network graphs: matrices associated with graphs; incidence, fundamental cut set and fundamental circuit matrices. Network theorems: superposition, Wye-Delta transformation. Linear constant coefficient differential equations; time domain analysis of simple RLC circuits, Solution of network equations using Laplace transform: frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits. 2-port network parameters: driving point and transfer functions. State equations for networks. Thevenin and Norton’s maximum power transfer, Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors, Solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis
Electronic Devices: These are the physical entities in an electronic system use to affect the electrons.It include Topics- Carrier transport in silicon: diffusion current, mobility, and resistivity, drift current. Generation and recombination of carriers. p-n junction diode, , MOSFET, LED, p-I-n and avalanche photo diode, LASERs basics. Device technology includes integrated circuits fabrication process, diffusion ,oxidation, ion implantation, photolithography, p-tub,n-tub and twin-tub CMOS process, Energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon, Zener diode, tunnel diode, JFET, BJT, MOS capacitor

Analog Circuits:
These are the circuits that uses continuous time voltages and current. It include topics-Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, MOSFETs and analog CMOS , BJTs. Simple diode circuits, clamping, clipping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers. Amplifiers includes single-and multi-stage, operational and differential, feedback, and power.. Simple op-amp circuits. Filters. Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations ,Frequency response of amplifiers, Function generators and 555 Timers,wave shaping circuits. Power supplies.
Digital circuits: These are made from analog components which represent signal by the help of discrete values.It include topics- minimization of Boolean functions; Boolean algebra ,logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinatorial circuits includes arithmetic circuits, multiplexers,code convertors, decoders, PLAs and PROMs. Sequential circuits includes counters and shift-registers, latches and flip-flops,. Sample and hold circuits, DACs, ADCs. Semiconductor memories. Microprocessor(8085): architecture, memory and I/O interfacing, programming.
Signals and Systems:Signal conveys information which is generally a function of independent variable and system is the physical set of components/parts that carries a signal. It include topics-Definitions and properties of Laplace transform, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier series, DFT and FFT, discrete-time and continous-time Fourier Transform, z-transform. Sampling theorem. Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems includes definitions and properties; causality, impulse response, stability ,convolution, poles and zeros, frequency response, cascade and parallel structure, phase delay,group delay. Signal transmission through the LTI systems.
Control Systemsevices that are meant to manage,order,direct or supervise the behavior of other devices or systems. It include topics- Basic control system components; reduction of block diagrams , block diagrammatic description. Open loop and closed loop (feedback) systems and stability analysis of these systems;steady state and transient analysis of LTI control systems and frequency response ,Signal flow graphs and their use in determining transfer functions of systems. Tools and techniques for LTI control system analysis: Routh-Hurwitz criterion, root loci,Nyquist and Bode plots. Control system compensators:elements of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control ,elements of lead and lag compensation. State variable representation & solution of state equation of LTI control systems.
Communication: Refers to interaction. It include topics- Random signals and noise: probability, probability density function, random variables , power spectral density, random variables. Analog communication systems includes spectral analysis of the following operations, amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, superheterodyne receivers; elements of hardware, realizations of analog communication systems; signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) calculations for amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) for low noise conditions. Digital communication system includes pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes includes amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, FSK, PSK), matched filter receivers, bandwidth consideration and probability of error calculations for these schemes. Basics of FDMA, TDMA and GSM and CDMA. Fundamentals of information theory and channel capacity theorem
Electromagnetics: It refers to electromagnetism. It include topics -Elements of vector calculus includes divergence and curl; Maxwell’s equations: differential and integral forms, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Poynting vector ,Wave equation. Plane waves includes propagation through various media; reflection and refraction; skin depth phase and group velocity . Transmission lines: characteristic impedance; Smith chart; impedance matching, impedance transformation; S parameters, pulse excitation. Waveguides includes: modes in rectangular waveguides; cut-off frequencies; boundary conditions, dispersion relations. Basics of propagation in optical fibers and dielectric waveguide. Basics of Antennas includes: radiation pattern; Dipole antennas, antenna gain.

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GATE ECE Subject weightage

Network theory-8 marks

Signals & systems-7 marks

Control systems-8 marks

Analog circuits-8 marks

Digital circuits-11 marks

Communications-9 marks

Electronic Devices & circuits-12 marks

Electromagnetics-8 marks

Syllabus :
Section 1: Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra: Vector space, basis, linear dependence and independence, matrix algebra, eigen values
and eigen vectors, rank, solution of linear equations existence and uniqueness.
Calculus: Mean value theorems, theorems of integral calculus, evaluation of definite and improper
integrals, partial derivatives, maxima and minima, multiple integrals, line, surface and volume integrals,
Taylor series.
Differential Equations: First order equations (linear and nonlinear), higher order linear differential
equations, Cauchy's and Euler's equations, methods of solution using variation of parameters,
complementary function and particular integral, partial differential equations, variable separable method,
initial and boundary value problems.
Vector Analysis: Vectors in plane and space, vector operations, gradient, divergence and curl, Gauss's,
Green's and Stoke's theorems.
Complex Analysis: Analytic functions, Cauchy's integral theorem, Cauchy's integral formula; Taylor's
and Laurent's series, residue theorem.
Numerical Methods: Solution of nonlinear equations, single and multi-step methods for differential
equations, convergence criteria.
Probability and Statistics: Mean, median, mode and standard deviation; combinatorial probability,
probability distribution functions - binomial, Poisson, exponential and normal; Joint and conditional
probability; Correlation and regression analysis.
Section 2: Networks, Signals and Systems
Network solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis;‐ Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and
Nortons, maximum power transfer; Wye Delta transformation; Steady state sinusoidal analysis using
phasors; Time domain analysis of simple linear circuits; Solution of network ‐equations using Laplace
transform; Frequency domain analysis of RLC circuits; Linear 2 port network parameters: driving point
and transfer functions; State equations for networks.
Continuous-time signals: Fourier series and Fourier transform representations, sampling theorem and
applications; Discrete-time signals: discrete-time Fourier transform (DTFT), DFT, FFT, Z-transform,
interpolation of discrete -time signals; LTI systems: definition and properties, causality, stability, impulse
response, convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, group delay,
phase delay, digital filter design techniques.
Section 3: Electronic Devices
Energy bands in intrinsic and extrinsic silicon; Carrier transport: diffusion current, drift current, mobility
and resistivity; Generation and recombination of carriers; Poisson and continuity equations; P-N junction,
Zener diode, BJT, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, photo diode and solar cell; Integrated circuit fabrication
process: oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, photolithography and twin-tub CMOS process.
Section 4: Analog Circuits
Small signal equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs; Simple diode circuits: clipping, clamping
and rectifiers; Single-stage BJT and MOSFET amplifiers: biasing, bias stability, mid-frequency small signal
analysis and frequency response; BJT and MOSFET amplifiers: multi-stage, differential, feedback, power
and operational; Simple op-amp circuits; Active filters; Sinusoidal oscillators: criterion for oscillation,
single-transistor and op-amp configurations; Function generators, wave- shaping circuits and 555 timers;
Voltage reference circuits; Power supplies: ripple removal and regulation.
Section 5: Digital Circuits
Number systems; Combinatorial circuits: Boolean algebra, minimization of functions using Boolean
identities and Karnaugh map, logic gates and their static CMOS implementations, arithmetic circuits,‐
code converters,‐ multiplexers, decoders and PLAs; Sequential circuits: latches and flip flops, counters,
shift registers and finite state machines; Data converters: sample and hold circuits, ADCs and DACs;
Semiconductor memories: ROM, SRAM, DRAM; 8-bit microprocessor (8085): architecture, programming,
memory and I/O interfacing

GATE ECE Subject syllabus