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Electrical Technology: Digital 1 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
GRAAD 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: DIGITAL
NOVEMBER 2019
MARKING GUIDELINES
MARKS: 200
These marking guidelines consist of 16 pages.
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Electrical Technology Grade 12 NSC November 2019 Memo (Eng)
Grade 12 Electrical Technology memorandum from the NSC November Exam 2019 (English), 16 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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Electrical Technology: Digital 2 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE MARKERS
1. All questions 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 when and where a candidate has rounded
off in a calculation, as well as the subsequent effect it has on the
final answer obtained. The calculation should therefore be awarded
marks on merit.
3. These marking guidelines are only a guide with model answers. Alternative
interpretations must be considered and marked on merit. However, this
principle should be applied consistently throughout the marking session at
ALL marking centres.
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Electrical Technology: Digital 3 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 1: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1.1 • An employee with a sense of teamwork helps a team to meet its goals. ü
• Teamwork helps a team deliver quality work. ü
• Teamwork can win the respect of your co-workers.
• Working together as a team can improve discipline in the workshop.
• Teamwork will lead to improved productivity. (2)
1.2 1.2.1 The purpose of the Act is to:
• Provide for health and safety of persons at work. ü
• Protect against hazards arising from the activities of other people
at work. ü
• Establish an advisory council for occupational health and safety
and related matters.
• Provide for health and safety for persons in connection with the
use of plant and machinery (2)
1.2.2 Workplace can be defined as any premises or place where a person
performs work ü during the time of his employment. ü (2)
1.3 1.3.1 Employee. ü Learner, Supervisor, Team leader, Safety
representative (1)
1.3.2 Health and safety representative. ü Inspector. (1)
1.4 • Remain calm. ü
• Stop whatever you are doing. ü
• Switch off machinery.
• Notify a responsible adult or teacher.
• If there is an emergency stop nearby activate it if necessary.
• Move in an orderly manner to the nearest assembly point.
NOTE: Procedure can be listed in any order (2)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 4 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 2: SWITCHING CIRCUITS (GENERIC)
2.1 2.1.1 A – Bistable multivibrator ü
B – Monostable multivibrator ü (2)
2.1.2 ü
+V
0
t
ü
-V
2 marks = 1 mark for each correct half cycle
If waveform is correctly drawn but inverted, 2 marks will be
awarded
NOTE: Due to the +V instead of -V typo on the answer sheet, the
following responses are also accepted. (2)
+V +V +V
ü ü ü ü
ü ü
0 0
0
2.2 2.2.1 Resistors R 1 and R 2 are pull-up resistors. ü ü
Resistors R 1 and R 2 will hold both trigger pin 2 and reset pin 4
high. (2)
2.2.2 Trigger pin 2 will be pulled low ü and cause the IC output to 'flip'
and rise high ü turning the LED
on ü When set switch S 1 is pressed, (3)
2.2.3 Threshold pin 6 is purposely held at 0 V ü causing the IC not to
reset, ü keeping the output high ü when S 1 is pressed. (3)
2.3 2.3.1 The output signal represents an inverting Schmitt trigger ü
because the output signal is inverted ü with reference to the input
signal. ü
OR
The output signal is at -V CC when triggered by the upper trigger
voltage and swings to +V CC when triggered by the lower trigger
voltage. (3)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 5 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
2.3.2
ü
ü + VCC
VIN ü
ü VOUT
ü RF ü
-VCC
R1 ü
0V
NOTE: Where a portion of the circuit is incorrect, the learner will
lose those marks and will be awarded marks for the correct
section / labels.
Any 7 correct labels (7)
2.4 2.4.1 Inverting ü comparator ü (2)
2.4.2 VIN
VREF
0V
t
+V ü ü
ü
0
t
ü
-V
1 mark = inversion
1 mark = correct wave shape
2 marks = 1 mark for each correct trigger point. (4)
2.4.3 Change the connection of resistor R 1 ü from the positive supply to
the negative supply. ü (2)
2.5 2.5.1 The gain of the amplifier is determined by the ratio ü of the
feedback resistance ü to the input resistance of each branch. ü
NOTE: Writing the formula only = 1 mark. (3)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 6 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
2.5.2 R R R
VOUT = − V1 F + V2 F + V3 F ü
R1 R2 R3
100 × 10 3 100 × 10 3 100 × 10 3 ü
= − 0,3 × 3
+ 0,5 × 3
+ 0,4 ×
3
20 × 10 20 × 10 20 × 10
= −6 V ü
NOTE: If the – sign is omitted in the answer, it is incorrect
because it is an inverting summing amplifier. (3)
2.5.3 The amplifier is not saturated because the output voltage is less ü
than the supply voltage. ü (2)
2.5.4 VOUT = VIN × Gain
VOUT
Gain A V =
VIN ü
VOUT
=
(V1 + V 2 + V3 )
ü
−6
=
(0,3 + 0,5 + 0,4 )
=−5 ü
(3)
2.5.5 With a variable resistor in the feedback loop, the gain ü of the
amplifier can be varied / controlled. ü (2)
2.5.6 If R 2 is changed to 10 kΩ, the gain for V 2 will increase ü causing
the total output voltage to increase. ü (2)
2.6 2.6.1 RC passive ü differentiator ü
NOTE: RC circuit = 1mark (2)
2.6.2 +V
Input
0
t
+V
ü
ü
Output 0
t
ü
-V
1 mark = positive pulse
1 mark = negative pulse
1 mark = correct orientation (3)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 7 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
2.6.3 If the circuit time constant is increased, the capacitor will discharge
slower ü producing a sagging square wave. ü
NOTE: If the learner draws the waveform and label correctly, mark
on merit. (2)
2.7 2.7.1 C F provides a feedback connection from output to input. ü (1)
2.7.2 The inputs draw zero current. ü
The two inputs possess the same voltage at all times. ü
The capacitor will charge at a constant rate when a constant
current is supplied. ü
NOTE: If the learner gives a correct account of the operation of the
integrator as applied with the 741 op-amp, the answer must be
marked on merit. (3)
2.7.3 VIN
0
t
ü
t
0
ü ü
VOUT
ü
-VSAT
2 marks = correct labelling
2 marks = 1 mark for each correct half cycle
NOTE: The wave must be drawn correct before marks can be
awarded for labelling. (4)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 8 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 3: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
3.1 3.1.1 Pin 1 is identified by being the first pin to the left and below the
indentation. ü
OR
Being closest to the dot in the body. (1)
3.1.2 Input stage ü or differential amplifier
Intermediate stage üor high gain differential amplifier
Output stage ü or common collector (3)
3.1.3 • It stabilises the amplifier. ü
• Distortion of the output signal is reduced. ü
• The bandwidth increases. (2)
3.2 3.2.1 R
VOUT = VIN × − F ü
R IN
100 × 10 3 ü
= 2 × −
3
12 × 10
ü
= −16,67 V
(3)
3.2.2 The amplifier is driven into saturation ü which causes the tops and
bottoms to be clipped. ü
NOTE: If the learner identified that the input is fed into the inverting
input, there will be a 180 degree phase shift on the output = 2 marks (2)
3.2.3 +15 volts ü –15 volts ü (2)
3.3 3.3.1 Dual in-line ü package (1)
3.3.2 Astable mode ü
Monostable mode ü
Bistable mode ü (3)
3.3.3 5Vü (1)
3.4 When the trigger voltage rises above the threshold voltage, the output of a
555 timer will change state ü from high to low. ü
NOTE: If the answer is given as “Switch off” only = 1 mark (2)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 9 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 4: DIGITAL AND SEQUENTIAL DEVICES
4.1 Polarisation ü (1)
4.2 4.2.1
A
B
0 Output 0
1 Output 1
2 Output 2
3 Output 3
1 mark for inputs A,B
1 mark for inverters (NOT gates)
1 mark for outputs
1 mark for AND gates
1 mark each for connections
NOTE: Where a portion of the circuit is incorrect, he/she will lose
those marks and will be awarded marks for the correct section /
labels. (6)
OR
A 1
B 1
& Output 0
& Output 1
& Output 2
& Output 3
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Electrical Technology: Digital 10 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
4.2.2
Inputs Outputs
A B 0 1 2 3
0 0 1 0 0 0
0 1 0 1 0 0
1 0 0 0 1 0
1 1 0 0 0 1 (4)
TABLE 4.2.2
4.3 4.3.1 Clock (1)
4.3.2 The driver transistors are used to feed each LED in the display
separately to ensure that all bars of a number are illuminated to
the same level. (3)
4.3.3
Inputs Outputs
A B C D a b c d e f g
0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1
(4)
4.4 4.4.1 A
Σ
B ( sum
)
Co
(Carry out)
1 mark for inputs A,B
1 mark for outputs
1 mark for And gate
1 mark for XOR gate (4)
OR
A
B
=1 ∑
(sum)
& Co
(Carry out)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 11 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
4.4.2 INPUTS OUTPUTS
A B Σ Co
0 0 0 0
0 1 1 0
1 0 1 0
1 1 0 1
TABLE 4.4.2 (4)
4.5 4.5.1
S
Q
CLK
Q
R
1 mark for input gate S
1 mark for input gate R
1 mark for output gate Q
1 mark for output gate 𝑄
1 mark for latch
1 mark for clock connection
NOTE: Where a portion of the circuit is incorrect, the learner will lose
those marks and will be awarded marks for the correct
section / labels. (6)
OR
S
&
& Q
CLK
& Q
&
R
4.5.2
INPUTS OUTPUTS
CLK S R Q �
𝐐
0 0 NO CHANGE
0 1 0 1
1 0 1 0
1 1 INDETERMINATE (4)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 12 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
4.6 Frequency divider ü
Decade counter ü
Binary coded decimal (BCD) counter (2)
4.7 • When a logic low '0' is applied to the circuit it has no effect on the
JK flip-flop. ü
• When a logic high is applied to the inputs, the J and K inputs of each
stage are held high '1' ü
• Turning them each into a single stage 'toggle' that will respond to the
status of its preceding stage, ü
• After a clock pulse is only applied on the first flip flop it will change
state. ü
• Going high '1' on the first pulse and low '0' on the next pulse. ü
• Rather than allow the counter to run through its full count term, a NAND
gate is added with its two inputs connected to the outputs of the first and
fourth flip-flop. ü
• Once the count reaches 1001 (decimal 9) the NAND gate's output will
trigger low '0' thus activating the 'clear' inputs of each flip-flop, ü
• Re-setting them all to zero. ü and the process repeats itself.
NOTE: Although the following statement is wrong, if the learner writes it in the
place of the second bullet, a mark must be awarded, because it is wrongly
stated in the prescribed textbook
• When a logic high '1' is applied to the circuit it immediately clears or resets
the flip-flop back to its original position. (8)
4.8 4.8.1 Parallel-in; Serial-out shift registerü (1)
4.8.2 A = Clock ü,
B = 4-bit Parallel Data Input ü
B = Input, Parallel Data Input = 1 (2)
4.8.3 In the Parallel-in Serial-out shift register all four bits of the data are
introduced to the register at the same time in parallel.ü (1)
4.8.4 It is shifted out, one bit at a time ü controlled by the clock input cycle. (1)
4.8.5 The circuit enables parallel data ü to be converted ü into serial
format. ü
OR
The circuit enables parallel data, like an 8-bit word
• to be converted into serial format, or
• to mix a number of input lines together into a single stream of data
• that can be sent directly to a computer or be transmitted over a
communication line. (3)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 13 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
QUESTION 5: MICROCONTROLLERS
5.1 A microcontroller is a computer presented in a single integrated circuit ü which
is dedicated to perform a task/s ü and execute one specific application. ü
OR
A microcontroller is an independent device, a computer on a chip that can
perform a limited range of functions without needing to rely on other chips or
devices. (3)
5.2 5.2.1 First, it fetches instructions and data from memory. ü It then
decodesü the instructions which are written in binary code, then it
executes üthe instruction before starting the cycle all over again.
OR
The operating cycle of a CPU follows a 'fetch-decode-execute’ cycle.
The operating cycle of a CPU follows a ‘Input-Process-Output’ cycle. (3)
5.2.2 The CIR holds the instruction ü that is currently being executed ü at
a specific address. ü
OR
• 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)
5.2.3 The ADC detects a continuously variable (analogue) signal and
changes ü this analogue signal, ü without altering its essential
content, into a multi-level (digital) signal. ü (3)
5.2.4 • The timer is programmed to count to a predetermined number. ü
• Data is fed into the CIR via the MDB in parallel. ü
• The clock pulses together with the number being counted to
determine the time duration. ü
• When the 8-bit count finally overflows the register, an output
signal is generated on the following clock pulse. ü
• This could trigger an interrupt in the processor or set a bit that the
processor can read. ü
• Once done the register is cleared on the next clock pulse. ü
OR
The timer accepts data, one bit at a time, controlled by the pulse rate
of the clock, incrementing (adding one by one) for each pulse until the
register overflows.
(6)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 14 DBE/November 2019
NSC – Marking Guidelines
5.3 • The RAM stores all the data that is required to be processed by the CPU
during the execution of programmes. ü
OR
• RAM can both read and write data into it.
• It can hold programmes, operating systems and data required by the
system. (1)
5.4 5.4.1 • Simplex ü
• Duplex ü
• Half-duplex
• Full-duplex (2)
5.4.2 • Faster ü
• Higher Bandwidth ü (More bits can be transferred in a shorter
time) (2)
5.4.3 • The system needs a clock signal to both transmitter and
receiver. ü
• It operates on a primary/secondary configuration where one
system (the transmitter) has control over the operation and the
receiver is the secondary. ü
• The systems need to be synchronised. (2)
5.5 • Inter-integrated bus (I2C) is a powerful two wire bus ü
• That can support up to one thousand slave devices ü
• as well as supporting the communication of multiple masters ü
• Which, cannot talk to each other over the bus and have to take turns in
using the bus lines.
• I2C uses start and stop sequences between masters and slaves over a two
wire system.
• It works on a master-slave principle. (3)
5.6 5.6.1 Master ü (1)
5.6.2 Serial Clock Line ü (1)
5.6.3 Pull-up resistors, connected to a +5 V supply, are necessary for the
lines (SCL and SDA) ü to go high. ü (2)
5.6.4 A slave cannot initiate a transfer over the I2C bus. ü
A slave interprets instructions received by the master. (1)
5.6.5 • I2C requires only two wires ü
• I2C supports multiple devices on the same bus without additional
select lines ü
• I2C ensures that data sent is received by the slave device. ü
• I2C is cheaper to implement
• I2C supports multiple master devices
• I2C is less susceptible to noise than SPI (3)
5.7 5.7.1 Logic '1' between -3 V and -25 V ü
Logic '0' between +3 V and +25 V ü (2)
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5.7.2 Used in low-data-rate short range applications such as;
• printers, ü
• modems, ü
• data projectors, ü
• CNC machine tools (3)
5.8 5.8.1 A program is a sequence of instructions ü that informs a computer
how to perform a task. ü (2)
5.8.2 A flow diagram is a visual representation of steps and decisions ü
needed to perform and complete a process. ü (2)
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Electrical Technology: Digital 16 DBE/November 2019
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5.9
Start
Sensor?
No
Yes
Siren
on
Reset?
No
Yes
Siren
off
1 mark for Start symbol (1)
1 mark for Sensor symbol (1)
1 mark for Siren on symbol (1)
1 mark for Reset symbol (1)
1 mark for Siren off symbol (1)
1 mark for any one YES/NO statement (2)
1 mark each for THREE correct flow lines (3) (10)
NOTE: Each design must be assessed on merit and variations should be
allowed. [55]
TOTAL: 200
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