GATE Syllabus for Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)

2010 April 20

This post will be updated if any changes are announced by the GATE 2011 organizing institute. This GATE syllabus is a part of GATE 2011 Preparation: A complete Guide. I would also recommend you to refer A set of ‘Must Read’ articles for M.Tech aspirants which I wrote over a year answering questions of M.Tech aspirants.
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GATE 2011 Syllabus for ECE is as follows:

General Aptitude (GA)

Verbal Ability: English grammar, sentence completion, verbal analogies, word groups, instructions, critical reasoning and verbal deduction.

Numerical Ability: Numerical computation, numerical estimation, numerical reasoning and data interpretation.

Engineering Mathematics

Linear Algebra: Matrix Algebra, Systems of linear equations, Eigen values and eigen vectors.

Calculus: Mean value theorems, Theorems of integral calculus, Evaluation of definite and improper integrals, Partial Derivatives, Maxima and minima, Multiple integrals, Fourier series. Vector identities, Directional derivatives, Line, Surface and Volume integrals, Stokes, Gauss and Green’s theorems.

Differential equations: First order equation (linear and nonlinear), Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients, Method of variation of parameters, Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations, Initial and boundary value problems, Partial Differential Equations and variable separable method.

Complex variables: Analytic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula, Taylor’s and Laurent’ series, Residue theorem, solution integrals.

Probability and Statistics: Sampling theorems, Conditional probability, Mean, median, mode and standard deviation, Random variables, Discrete and continuous distributions, Poisson, Normal and Binomial distribution, Correlation and regression analysis.

Numerical Methods: Solutions of non-linear algebraic equations, single and multi-step methods for differential equations.

Transform Theory: Fourier transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform.

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Networks: Network graphs: matrices associated with graphs; incidence, fundamental cut set and fundamental circuit matrices. Solution methods: nodal and mesh analysis. Network theorems: superposition, Thevenin and Norton’s maximum power transfer, Wye-Delta transformation. Steady state sinusoidal analysis using phasors. 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.

Electronic Devices: Energy bands in silicon, intrinsic and extrinsic silicon. Carrier transport in silicon: diffusion current, drift current, mobility, and resistivity. Generation and recombination of carriers. p-n junction diode, Zener diode, tunnel diode, BJT, JFET, MOS capacitor, MOSFET, LED, p-I-n and avalanche photo diode, Basics of LASERs. Device technology: integrated circuits fabrication process, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, photolithography, n-tub, p-tub and twin-tub CMOS process.

Analog Circuits: Small Signal Equivalent circuits of diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs and analog CMOS. Simple diode circuits, clipping, clamping, rectifier. Biasing and bias stability of transistor and FET amplifiers. Amplifiers: single-and multi-stage, differential and operational, feedback, and power. Frequency response of amplifiers. Simple op-amp circuits. Filters. Sinusoidal oscillators; criterion for oscillation; single-transistor and op-amp configurations. Function generators and wave-shaping circuits, 555 Timers. Power supplies.

Digital circuits: Boolean algebra, minimization of Boolean functions; logic gates; digital IC families (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS). Combinatorial circuits: arithmetic circuits, code converters, multiplexers, decoders, PROMs and PLAs. Sequential circuits: latches and flip-flops, counters and shift-registers. Sample and hold circuits, ADCs, DACs. Semiconductor memories. Microprocessor(8085): architecture, programming, memory and I/O interfacing.

Signals and Systems: Definitions and properties of Laplace transform, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier series, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier Transform, DFT and FFT, z-transform. Sampling theorem. Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems: definitions and properties; causality, stability, impulse response, convolution, poles and zeros, parallel and cascade structure, frequency response, group delay, phase delay. Signal transmission through LTI systems.

Control Systems: Basic control system components; block diagrammatic description, reduction of block diagrams. Open loop and closed loop (feedback) systems and stability analysis of these systems. Signal flow graphs and their use in determining transfer functions of systems; transient and steady state analysis of LTI control systems and frequency response. Tools and techniques for LTI control system analysis: root loci, Routh-Hurwitz criterion, Bode and Nyquist plots. Control system compensators: elements of lead and lag compensation, elements of Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control. State variable representation and solution of state equation of LTI control systems.

Communications: Random signals and noise: probability, random variables, probability density function, autocorrelation, power spectral density. Analog communication systems: amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation systems, spectral analysis of these operations, 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. Fundamentals of information theory and channel capacity theorem. Digital communication systems: pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), digital modulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency shift keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK), matched filter receivers, bandwidth consideration and probability of error calculations for these schemes. Basics of TDMA, FDMA and CDMA and GSM.

Electromagnetics: Elements of vector calculus: divergence and curl; Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems, Maxwell’s equations: differential and integral forms. Wave equation, Poynting vector. Plane waves: propagation through various media; reflection and refraction; phase and group velocity; skin depth. Transmission lines: characteristic impedance; impedance transformation; Smith chart; impedance matching; S parameters, pulse excitation. Waveguides: modes in rectangular waveguides; boundary conditions; cut-off frequencies; dispersion relations. Basics of propagation in dielectric waveguide and optical fibers. Basics of Antennas: Dipole antennas; radiation pattern; antenna gain.

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  1. suraj Permalink

    sir i m in 2nd yr (ECE)….m i eligible to give GATE 2012…for reference..?

    • saurav Permalink

      no man, only do in 4th year…..otherwise u lose ur chance to appear in future…

  2. aparna Permalink

    Sir, I’m 2nd year student of B.Tech(ECE).I want to do a good job after completion of my B.Tech.Please send me some useful sites to get more Knowledge.

    • anu Permalink

      if u got any reply for this post then send me too…

    • saurav Permalink

      u add me in gmail account , i’ll help u dear… i m in company
      my id is sauravtheleo@gmail.com

    • karthick Permalink

      hi i’m karthi ur phone send me my num 9789141698

  3. Saloni Permalink

    Sir,
    I have recently completed my B.tech in ECE with good percentage.
    Kindly suggest me that going for M.tech is a good option or not, and please also tell
    what are the job opportunities after M.tech.

  4. gourab kumar Permalink

    thankx a lot………….

  5. jayakumar Permalink

    now i m doing ME (I sem)..may i write the gate 2012 exam now..is it possible to do Ph.d with Gate score?

  6. Gade Nakul Ashok Permalink

    Can i get the names of the books of the syllabus?

  7. charan Permalink

    sir can you please tell me the PSU’s for ECE which will recruit through GATE SCORE…?

  8. vivek khantwal Permalink

    hello everybody…guys gate is a very tough nut to crack and it needs much dedication and hard work but in the right direction.for cracking gate u need to study from good reference books and try to grasp each and every concept and do solved as well as unsolved questions.you can buy book of gate previous 10 years question.do as many questions as you can before gate exam.no other preparation is needed for gate.books name for gate exam.it will help u a lot.
    networks-hayt kemmerly and durbin-6th edition
    signal and system-oppenheim
    communication-simon haykin
    digital electronics-morris mano.
    electronic devices and circuits-millman and u can also read boylested
    semiconducor physics-ben. G streetman

    you do atleast these books and u can get a high score…
    and also remember that there’s no substitute for hardwork…so all the best…

    • arasu Permalink

      thank u vivek,
      can tou contact by my mail id ( tarasu016@gmail.com)…………. its so much help for me

    • hi sir am b.tech final yr student …. add me as your friend… can you contact by mail (icecreamsridevi@gmail.com) .. its so much help for me..

    • avan Permalink

      thnq for ur info

  9. mane puja Permalink

    can there is opportunity after m-tech?
    can u give me procedure & syllabs for E&TC branch?

    • mane puja Permalink

      I want to know about get score2010.

  10. Lavi Permalink

    Sir i m student f b.tech 3rd yr e.c . Plz tel me how can i start study 4 gate.. N wt are the .other option 4 get direct job

  11. Ravindra Permalink

    Hi sir, can u plz post gate lecture notes and imp previous years question papers to my id (ravindra.gunti@gmail.com).. It wl help me a lot…

    • amresh Permalink

      sir please send me the lectures of gate .and imp question set

  12. venkateshwari Permalink

    sir,i am in 2year(ece) i’m eligible for…….GATE2012? is GATEexam attend only onetime?

  13. shreya raichand Permalink

    sir,i m in b.tech 3rd yr,pleas suggest me how can i prepair for gate and please also tell me some useful sites for more knowledge.

  14. neelima Permalink

    sir,
    i am neelima persuing my b.tech 3rd year (ece).
    can u suggest me how can i get a good score in GATE with out any coaching ,how should i start my preparation? bcoz in our town v r not havng any coaching centers .
    ………….writing GATE(ECE) what kind of companies will provide jobs based on GATE score.

  15. neelima Permalink

    vil u plzz reply u r answer to my id (t.neelu.t1@gmail.com)

  16. hello mam, am in b.tech 1st year,how should i strat preparing for GATE,if i wish ti appear it in the 3rd year?

  17. satyendra kumar Permalink

    sir i am 2nd year b.tech student and i want to preparation for get

  18. i want to take preparation for m.tech.give coaching details for gate in delhi

  19. dhanunjaya naidu Permalink

    sir
    iam studying in 3rd B.TECH in E.C.E branch please tell me job opportunities after complete my b.tech

  20. prasad Permalink

    can any one tell me some good books i should refer for and a good institute i should take coaching for getting a good rank in gate and do mtech in iit madras now iam doing my 3rd b tech ece

  21. shalini Permalink

    sir,
    I’m a student of b.tech 3rd yr (ECE). I want to get into public sector after my B.TECH. what should i do for the same?? and how would i get knowledge about the vacancies available??

  22. vishnu kumar Permalink

    sir i m student f b.tech ECE 3rd year . can i do m.tech with job plz tell me about it . sir can u suggest me how can i get a good score in gate with any coaching & plz send me more useful website for job search .

  23. mohit Permalink

    sir,
    I am 2nd year student of E&TC engg.
    does syllabus for gate and ies is same?

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