# Electrical Technology Grade 12 Eastern Cape Mock 2023 Memo > Grade 12 Electrical Technology memorandum from the Eastern Cape Mock Exam 2023 (English), 14 pages. 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Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 SEPTEMBER 2023 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS MARKING GUIDELINE MARKS: 200 This marking guideline consists of 14 pages. ### Page 2 2 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 1. All calculations with multiple answers imply that any relevant, acceptable answer should be considered. 2. Calculations: 2.1 All calculations must show the formulae. 2.2 Substitution of values must be done correctly. 2.3 All answers MUST contain the correct unit to be considered. 2.4 Alternative methods must be considered, provided that the correct answer is obtained. 2.5 Where an incorrect answer could be carried over to the next step, the first answer will be deemed incorrect. However, should the incorrect answer be carried over correctly, the marker has to re-calculate the values, using the incorrect answer from the first calculation. If correctly used, the candidate should receive the full marks for subsequent calculations. 2.6 Markers should consider that learners answers may deviate slightly from the marking guideline depending on how and where in the calculation rounding off was used. 3. This marking guideline is only a guide with model answers. 4. Alternative interpretations must be considered and marked on merit. However, this principle should be applied consistently throughout the marking session at ALL marking centres. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 3 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS 1.1 B✓ (1) 1.2 A✓ (1) 1.3 C✓ (1) 1.4 D✓ (1) 1.5 D✓ (1) 1.6 B✓ (1) 1.7 D✓ (1) 1.8 B✓ (1) 1.9 D✓ (1) 1.10 D✓ (1) 1.11 D✓ (1) 1.12 B✓ (1) 1.13 A✓ (1) 1.14 D✓ (1) 1.15 C✓ (1) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 4 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) QUESTION 2: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (GENERIC) 2.1 • Integrity ✓ • Sense of responsibility ✓ • Emphasis on quality • Discipline • Sense of teamwork (Any 2 x 1) (2) 2.2 An event that causes grave or severe physical injury to a person, ✓ threatening their health and safety. ✓ (2) 2.3 • Avoid direct contact with any chemical ✓ • Always wear personal protective clothing • Always read and be aware of the warning symbols on containers (Any 1 x 1) (1) 2.4 An unsafe act is the wilful performance of a task or activity in a manner that may threaten the health and safety of everyone. ✓ A calculated risk is the probability that injury or damage may occur while using dangerous equipment. ✓ (2) 2.5 • To prevent oneself from being electrocuted. ✓ • To prevent injury (Any 1 x 1) (1) 2.6 This could damage the equipment and render the equipment unsafe ✓ and compromise the safety of the user. ✓ (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 5 QUESTION 3: SWITCHING CIRCUITS 3.1 3.1.1 Monostable multivibrator ✓ (1) 3.1.2 Bistable multivibrator ✓ (1) 3.2 RF ✓ + 12 V. ✓ A - B + - 12 V. ✓ R1 C1 . ✓ VOUT. ✓ VC R2 t (5) 3.3 3.3.1 Bistable ✓multivibrator ✓ (2) 3.3.2 Resistors 𝑅1 and 𝑅2 are pull-up ✓ resistors. ✓ (2) 3.3.3 When set is pressed, it pulls pin 2 ‘low’ ✓ (0 V) and cause the output to go ‘high’. ✓ turning the LED on. ✓ (3) 3.3.4 Threshold pin 6 is purposefully held at 0 V ✓ causing the IC not to reset, ✓ keeping the output high ✓ when 𝑆1 is pressed. (3) 3.4 3.4.1 The output signal represents an inverting Schmitt trigger ✓ because the output signal is inverted✓ with reference to the input signal. ✓ (3) 3.4.2 ✓ ✓ + VCC VIN ✓ ✓ VOUT ✓ RF ✓ -VCC R1 ✓ 0V (7) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 6 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) 3.5 3.5.1 The gain of the amplifier is determined by the ratio ✓ of the feedback resistance ✓ to the input resistance of each. ✓ (3) 3.5.2 VOUT = - (V Rf + V Rf + V Rf ) ✓ 1 R1 2 R2 3 R3 100 kΩ 100 kΩ 100 kΩ = − (200 mV 20 kΩ + 300 mV 10 kΩ + 400 mV 25 kΩ ) ✓ = −(200 mV × 5) + (300 mV × 10) + (400 mV × 4)✓ = −5,6 V ✓ (4) 3.5.3 VOUT = VIN × Gain VOUT Gain AV = ✓ VIN 5,6 = 0,2 + 0,3 + 0,4 ✓ = 6,2 V ✓ (3) 3.5.4 With a variable resistor in the feedback loop, the gain ✓ of the amplifier can be varied / controlled. ✓ (2) 3.5.5 If R2 is changed to 5 kΩ, the gain for V2 will increase, ✓ causing the total output voltage to increase. ✓ (2) 3.6 +V C F ✓ Input ✓ R +V ✓ 0V VIN IN ✓ t - 0V V OUT ✓ + Output ✓ -V - VSAT 0V (6) 3.7 • The inputs draw zero current. ✓ • The two inputs will always have the same voltage. ✓ • The capacitor will charge at a constant rate, when a constant current is supplied. ✓ (3) [50] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 7 QUESTION 4: SEMICONDUCTORS 4.1 Vcc + + Output - Vcc - Drawing correct. ✓ Inputs and Output labelled correct. ✓ Positive and Negative supplies labelled correct. ✓ (3) 4.2.1 The signal will be 10 times greater than the input signal/the output will be 1 V. ✓ and the output signal will be 180° out of phase with the input signal.✓ (2) 4.2.2 The signal will be 11 times greater than the input signal/the output will be 1,1 V ✓ and the output signal will be in phase with the input signal. ✓ (2) 4.3.1 No, the output signal is incorrect. ✓ The output signal should be 180° out of phase with the input signal because the circuit is an inverting amplifier. ✓ (2) 4.3.2 R VOUT = VIN (R f ) V ✓ IN 150 × 103 3 V = 20 × 10−3 ( ) V✓ RIN RIN = 1 000 Ω RIN = 1 kΩ ✓ (3) 4.4.1 Trigger ✓ (1) 4.4.2 • Pin 6 sets the voltage at which the 555 IC will trigger. ✓ • It is used to maintain the voltage across the timing capacitor ✓ which is then discharged through Pin 7. ✓ (3) 4.4.3 The 555 IC can only operate at power supply voltages between +5 V ✓ to +18 V. ✓ (2) 4.4.4 The RS flip-flop stores the incoming information temporarily, ✓ until new information is received. ✓ (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 8 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) QUESTION 5: DIGITAL AND SEQUENTIAL DEVICES 5.1 • Liquid crystal is placed between two transparent plates. ✓ • The transparent plates are polarised. ✓ • A reflecting metal surface is mounted behind the lower plate. ✓ • A transparent plastic plate is placed on top of the upper polarised plate. ✓ (4) 5.2 • In common anode ✓ all eight LEDs are internally connected together to a common positive voltage rail. ✓ • In common cathode ✓ all eight LEDs are internally connected to a common 0 V ground. ✓ (4) 5.3 • Input voltage: 2 V (2,1 to 2,5 may also be taken as correct) ✓ • Current flow: 20 mA ✓ • Reverse voltage: 6 V • Power: 600 mW • Soldering time: 5 s (Any 2 x 1) (2) 5.4 5.4.1 +5V R1 R2 R3 S1 1 ✓ ✓ A0 S2 2 ✓ ✓ ✓ S3 3 A1 ✓ (6) 5.4.2 W=0✓ X =1✓ Y =0✓ Z =0✓ (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 9 5.5 C S =1 A =1 B & Co >1 & NOTE: 1 mark for each logic gate. A mark is allocated to a logic function only if the relevant function’s inputs and outputs are connected correctly and labelled correctly where applicable. (5) 5.6 5.6.1 D ✓ Q ✓ ✓ CLK Q ✓ OR D & >=1 Q CLK >=1 Q & =1 NOTE: 1 mark for each NAND gate = 2 1 mark for each NOR gate = 2 1 mark for the NOT gate 1 mark for the latch = 1 (6) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 10 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) 5.6.2 ✓✓✓ 1 mark for each correct row on the table (3) 5.7 5.7.1 NOTE: A mark is allocated for the correct count at each clock pulse e.g. the count at clock pulse 3 should be 011 and at clock pulse 8 the count should be 000. (8) 5.7.2 The circuit in FIGURE 5.6 is synchronous. ✓ (1) 5.8 A synchronous counter uses a common clock pulse ✓ that tries to clock all the various JK flip-flops simultaneously. ✓ An asynchronous counter has a clock pulse only on the first JK latch ✓ that serves as the LSB. The output of each JK latch is set as the clock pulse for the next JK latch. ✓ (4) 5.9 • SIPO (Series-In-Parallel-Out) ✓ • PIPO (Parallel-In-Parallel-Out) ✓ • SISO (Series-In-Series-Out) ✓ • PISO (Parallel-In-Series-Out) (Any 3 x 1) (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 11 5.10 ✓ Drawing correct ✓ Q 0 to Q 2 = 1 Mark Q2 Q1 Q0 ✓ Data in SET SET SET D Q D Q D Q ✓ Clock CLR Q CLR Q CLR Q ✓ Reset MARKING NOTE: • Each correct label receives 1 mark. NB: Q0 to Q2 together counts as one label. • 1 mark is awarded for the sketch if it is correct. (5) [55] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 12 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) QUESTION 6: MICROCONTROLLERS 6.1 Microcontrollers are used in industrial control devices: • Industrial instrumentation ✓ • Monitoring ✓ • Process control • Cooling systems (Any 2 x 1) (2) 6.2 NOTE: Fetch instruction (and data) ✓ Execute instruction Decode instruction ✓ ✓ ✓ NOTE: 1 mark for each correct label = 3 1 mark for correct connection and direction = 1 (4) 6.3 A microprocessor is simply an IC which has only the Central Processing Unit (CPU) inside it. ✓ A microcontroller is essentially a complete, small-scale computer ✓ with all the necessary devices required to function, ✓ embedded together on a single IC chip. ✓ OR A microprocessor is an Integrated Circuit (IC) with only a Central Processing Unit (CPU). A microcontroller is a complete, small-scale computer with all the necessary devices required to function, embedded together on a single IC chip. (4) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 13 6.4 CPU / SVE BUSSES BUSSE NOTE: • 1 mark is awarded per label. • The 6th mark is awarded if the learner has all labels correct and the sketch is also drawn correctly. • The positioning of the components may differ from that of the marking guideline. (6) 6.5 • Memory data register ✓ • Memory address register ✓ • Counter register ✓ • Control register • Current-instruction register (Any 3 x 1) (3) 6.6 It receives analogue data ✓ and converts the data into digital format which is then made available to the microcontroller to do further calculations. ✓ (2) 6.7 ✓ ✓ Receiver Transmitter ✓ Transmitter Receiver (simultaneous) ✓ ✓ (4) 6.8 • Half-duplex ✓ • Full duplex/duplex ✓ (2) 6.9 6.9.1 The Memory Data Register (MDR) stores a copy ✓ of the current instruction to be executed. ✓ (2) 6.9.2 The Current Instruction Register (CIR) splits the instruction into two parts. ✓ One part is decoded by the control unit ready for execution, ✓ the other part is the address of the data stored that needs to be used together with that instruction. ✓ (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 14 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (EC/SEPTEMBER 2023) 6.10 Takes up a lot of space on the logic chip for the parallel paths. ✓ Makes manufacturing the logic chip more complex. ✓ (2) 6.11 6.11.1 • Point of sale (POS) terminals ✓ • Metering instruments ✓ • Large special automated machines ✓ • Modems • Computer Numerically Controlled machines (CNC) Robots • Embedded control computers • Medical instruments and equipment (Any 3 x 1) (3) 6.11.2 Differential ✓ (1) 6.12 In legal data flow the data lines will follow on another after a specific action ✓ and they will not cross one another or move against the other flow. ✓ In illegal data flow the data lines will just end without reaching a function. ✓ The data lines may also move against the flow of other lines or the data lines may cross other data lines. ✓ (4) 6.13 1 mark for each correctly placed label = 6 1 mark for each correctly placed flow line = 2 (8) [50] TOTAL: 200 Copyright reserved Please turn over ## Related documents - [ELEC TECH MEMO SEPT2023 Electronics English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-memo-sept2023-electronics-english/5630ca3e-e352-4f96-81d0-64ec0103c0e9) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2023 · Eng - [ELEC TECH QP SEPT2023 Electronics English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-qp-sept2023-electronics-english/867c1cd7-df12-484d-93b7-8812de59d0db) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2023 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 Power English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2022-power-english-1/1304f4fd-377a-40b4-8abd-4e3860f4fd0d) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 Digital English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2022-digital-english/d9f4d172-a252-4eb9-b51b-6936353fe4e6) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 MEMO SEPT2022 Electronics English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-memo-sept2022-electronics-english/8e5f2a9b-1a0d-480e-8c17-93268b5cebfe) — Electrical Technology · Memo · 2022 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 QP SEPT2022 Power English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-qp-sept2022-power-english/5dde0506-b8db-4a28-a65d-02c30160901e) — Electrical Technology · QP · 2022 · Eng ## More from Grade 12 Electrical Technology - [Gr 12 Dig Elec ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-12-dig-elec-atp-2023-24/8d3b2ee7-1d14-498d-a86b-d9fc34674531) — ATP - [Electrical Technology (Power Systems) (English) June 2025 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-power-systems-english-june-2025-question-paper/5422e67a-03a4-4202-ba9b-1b9ec9872537) — QP · 2025 · Eng - [ELEC TECH GR12 QP SEPT2024 Digital English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/elec-tech-gr12-qp-sept2024-digital-english/9fcfef2b-6d5e-4601-853a-24a2a3993617) — QP · 2024 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2024 (Electronics) Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2024-electronics-eng/870e3d22-85e9-42bd-890f-3ef1fd3333cf) — QP · 2024 · Eng - [Electrical Technology Nov 2024 (Electronics) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2024-electronics-afr/98972424-ba56-4bbc-a319-fdfc1fec40f8) — QP · 2024 · Afr - [Electrical Technology Nov 2024 (Power Systems) Afr](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/electrical-technology-nov-2024-power-systems-afr/5f2b4850-fffb-4024-8f24-d74bd8677a25) — QP · 2024 · Afr ## Collection - [Grade 12 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-12/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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