Previous Years’ Solved Question Papers GATE 2018 | Electrical Engineering | First Edition | By Pearson

This book is one-stop solution for GATE aspirants to crack the GATE exam. The book includes previous years GATE questions segregated topic-wise along with exam analysis at the beginning of every unit. It will help the GATE aspirants to get an idea about the pattern and weightage of questions asked in GATE examination. The book also contains one free online mock test based on GATE examination pattern for practice.

Features

1. Includes more than 23 years’ GATE questions arranged chapter-wise

2. Detailed solutions for better understanding

3. Includes latest GATE solved question paper with detailed analysis

4. Free Online Mock test based on GATE examination pattern for practice

Table of Contents

Preface vii

Syllabus: Electrical Engineering ix

Important Tips for GATE Preparation xi

Detailed Analysis of GATE 2017

Solved Paper GATE 2017

Detailed Analysis of GATE 2016

Solved Paper GATE 2016

Detailed Analysis of GATE 2015

Solved Paper GATE 2015

Unit 1: Electric Circuits and Fields 1.1

Chapter 1: Network Elements 1.3

Chapter 2: Network Graph 1.22

Chapter 3: Network Theorems 1.24

Chapter 4: Transient Response 1.33

Chapter 5: Sinusoidal Steady State Analysis 1.44

Chapter 6: Three-phase Circuits 1.60

Chapter 7: Two Port Networks 1.64

Chapter 8: Miscellaneous 1.69

Chapter 9: Fields 1.76

Unit 2: Signals and Systems 2.1

Chapter 1: CT and DT Signals 2.3

Chapter 2: LTI Systems (CT and DT) 2.7

Chapter 3: Periodic Signal: Fourier Series 2.24

Chapter 4: Signal Fourier Transform 2.32

Chapter 5: Sampling Theorem 2.35

Chapter 6: Signal: Laplace Transform 2.37

Chapter 7: DT Signal: Z-Transform 2.40

Chapter 8: Miscellaneous 2.42

Unit 3: Electric Machines 3.1

Chapter 1: DC Machines 3.3

Chapter 2: Transformers 3.18

Chapter 3: Induction Motors 3.44

Chapter 4: Synchronous Machines 3.67

Unit 4: Power Systems 4.1

Chapter 1: Transmission and Distribution 4.3

Chapter 2: Economics of Power Generation 4.28

Chapter 3: Symmetrical Components and Faults 4.34

Chapter 4: Power System Stability 4.48

Chapter 5: Protection 4.58

Chapter 6: Circuit Breaker 4.65

Chapter 7: Generating Stations 4.68

Chapter 8: Load Flows 4.70

Chapter 9: HVDC 4.78

Chapter 10: Per Unit System 4.80

Unit 5: Control Systems 5.1

Chapter 1: Basic Control Systems 5.3

Chapter 2: Signal Flow Graph and Block Diagram 5.6

Chapter 3: Stability 5.9

Chapter 4: Time Response Analysis 5.14

Chapter 5: Root Locus Diagram 5.26

Chapter 6: Frequency Response Analysis 5.32

Chapter 7: Controllers (or) Compensators 5.48

Chapter 8: State Space Analysis 5.51

Unit 6: Electrical and Electronics Measurements 6.1

Chapter 1: Fundamentals and Error Analysis 6.3

Chapter 2: Indicating Instruments 6.5

Chapter 3: Measurement of Voltage and Current 6.7

Chapter 4: Measurement of Resistance 6.15

Chapter 5: Bridge Measurement, Measurement of Induction and Capacitance 6.17

Chapter 6: Extension of Instrument Ranges 6.21

Chapter 7: Potentiometer 6.22

Chapter 8: Measurement of Power and Energy 6.23

Chapter 9: Measurement of Phase and Frequency 6.32

Chapter 10: Potentiometric Recorders and Q-Meter 6.34

Chapter 11: Oscilloscope 6.36

Chapter 12: Electronic Multimeters and Digital Voltmeters 6.41

Chapter 13: Instrument Transformer 6.43

Unit 7: Digital Electronics and Microprocessors 7.1

Chapter 1: Number Systems and Code Conversions 7.3

Chapter 2: Boolean Algebra 7.4

Chapter 3: Logic Gates 7.5

Chapter 4: Combinational Digital Circuits 7.9

Chapter 5: Sequential Digital Circuits 7.14

Chapter 6: Semiconductor Memories 7.20

Chapter 7: Logic Gate Families 7.21

Chapter 8: A/D and D/A Converters 7.23

Chapter 9: Microprocessors 7.26

Unit 8: Analog Electronics 8.1

Chapter 1: Diode Circuit 8.3

Chapter 2: BJT and FET Biasing 8.13

Chapter 3: Small Signal Modeling and Analysis 8.23

Chapter 4: Frequency Response 8.28

Chapter 5: Operational Amplifiers and Applications 8.29

Chapter 6: Feedback Amplifiers and Oscillators 8.48

Chapter 7: Function Generator and 555 Timer 8.54

Unit 9: Power Electronics and Drives 9.1

Chapter 1: Basics and Power Semiconductor Devices 9.3

Chapter 2: AC–DC Converters 9.12

Chapter 3: DC–DC Converters 9.25

Chapter 4: DC–AC Converters 9.35

Chapter 5: AC–AC Converters 9.42

Chapter 6: Fundamentals of Drives 9.45.