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Ajmal & Sons Interview Questions and Answers
Q1. Simple puzzle: There is a river and four people (A,B,C,D) are on one side. They all have to move toother side in 17 min. There is a boat with a max capacity of 2. Time taken by each people to travelalone is A=1...
read moreFour people with different travel times need to cross a river in 17 min using a boat with max capacity of 2.
A and B cross first, taking 2 min.
A returns alone, taking 1 min.
C and D cross together, taking 10 min.
B returns with A, taking 2 min.
Finally, A and B cross together, taking 2 min.
Total time taken is 17 min.
A and B traveled together twice, while C and D traveled together once.
Q2. Draw log(Id) vs Vgs for a MOSFET and explain the curve. Questions on subthreshold slope, howVth varies with length, asked to explain what is DIBL
Draw log(Id) vs Vgs for a MOSFET and explain the curve. Questions on subthreshold slope, howVth varies with length, asked to explain what is DIBL
The curve shows the relationship between drain current and gate-source voltage
Subthreshold slope is the rate of change of drain current with respect to gate voltage
Vth varies with length due to the effect of channel length modulation
DIBL stands for Drain Induced Barrier Lowering and refers to the reduction of the threshold voltage du...read more
Q3. Determining the sign on the opamp, Output impedances of many transistor based circuitswithout using pen and paper
To determine the sign on the opamp and output impedances of transistor circuits without pen and paper.
Use mental math to determine the sign on the opamp based on the input and feedback signals
Estimate the output impedance by considering the transistor's characteristics and circuit topology
Practice mental math and circuit analysis to improve speed and accuracy
Use simulation software to verify calculations and gain additional insights
Q4. Describe the design flow from logic to testing and post silicon validation (after fabrication)
The design flow involves several stages from logic design to post silicon validation.
Logic design using hardware description languages (HDL)
Functional verification using simulation and emulation
Synthesis and optimization of design for target technology
Physical design including floor planning, placement, and routing
Design for testability (DFT) insertion
Manufacturing and fabrication of the design
Post silicon validation and testing
Q5. Sampling: Min sampling freq req for a passband signal from 5kHz to 10 kHz
The minimum sampling frequency required for a passband signal from 5kHz to 10 kHz is 20 kHz.
The Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem states that the minimum sampling frequency should be twice the highest frequency component of the signal.
In this case, the highest frequency component is 10 kHz, so the minimum sampling frequency required is 20 kHz.
Sampling at a lower frequency can result in aliasing, where higher frequency components are incorrectly represented as lower frequency c...read more
Q6. Plot step responses for different RC circuits (with inc complexity)
Step responses for RC circuits with increasing complexity can be plotted.
Step response of a simple RC circuit with one resistor and one capacitor can be plotted.
Adding more resistors and capacitors in series or parallel can increase the complexity of the circuit.
Different values of resistors and capacitors can also affect the step response.
Simulation software like LTSpice can be used to plot step responses.
Step response can be used to analyze the behavior of a circuit in resp...read more
Q7. Explanation of all digital projects
I have worked on various digital projects including designing and implementing digital circuits, developing microcontroller-based systems, and creating digital signal processing algorithms.
Designed and implemented digital circuits using Verilog and VHDL
Developed microcontroller-based systems using Arduino and Raspberry Pi
Created digital signal processing algorithms using MATLAB and Python
Worked on FPGA-based projects such as image processing and audio processing
Designed and i...read more
Q8. Detailed explanation of DDP
DDP stands for Design Data Package, which is a collection of documents and files that define a product's design.
DDP includes design specifications, drawings, schematics, and other relevant documents.
It is used to communicate the design intent to manufacturers and suppliers.
DDP ensures that the product is manufactured according to the design specifications.
It also helps in maintaining the product's quality and consistency.
DDP is an essential part of the product development pro...read more
Q9. draw state diagrams
State diagrams are visual representations of the states and transitions of a system.
Identify the states of the system
Determine the events that trigger state transitions
Draw the state diagram using appropriate symbols and notation
Label the states and transitions
Include any necessary conditions or actions for each transition
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