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451.

Calculate the efficiency of a transformer-coupled class A amplifier for a supply of 15 V and an output of V(p) = 10 V.

A. 25%
B. 33.3%
C. 50%
D. 78.5%
Answer» C. 50%
452.

________ amplifiers primarily provide sufficient power to an output load to drive a speaker from a few watts to tens of watts.

A. Small-signal
B. Power
C. None of the above
Answer» C. None of the above
453.

You have an application for a power amplifier to operate on FM radio frequencies. The most likely choice would be a ________ amplifier.

A. class A
B. class B
C. class C
D. class AB
Answer» D. class AB
454.

A class B amplifier operates in the linear region for

A. slightly more than 180 of the input cycle.
B. 360 of the input cycle.
C. slightly less than 180 of the input cycle.
D. much less than 180 of the input cycle.
Answer» D. much less than 180 of the input cycle.
455.

A BJT has an IB of 50 A and a DC of 75; IC is:

A. 375 mA
B. 37.5 mA
C. 3.75 mA
D. 0.375 mA
Answer» D. 0.375 mA
456.

Refer to this figure. The value of VBE is:

A. 0.6 V
B. 0.7 V
C. 1.2 V
D. 0.079 V
Answer» C. 1.2 V
457.

What are the two types of bipolar junction transistors?

A. npn and pnp
B. pnn and nnp
C. ppn and nnp
D. pts and stp
Answer» B. pnn and nnp
458.

The term BJT is short for

A. base junction transistor.
B. binary junction transistor.
C. both junction transistor.
D. bipolar junction transistor.
Answer» E.
459.

A certain transistor has IC = 15 mA and IB = 167 A; DC is:

A. 15
B. 167
C. 0.011
D. 90
Answer» E.
460.

When a transistor is used as a switch, it is stable in which two distinct regions?

A. saturation and active
B. active and cutoff
C. saturation and cutoff
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
461.

What is the minimum number of conversions per second of a clock rate of 1 MHz operating a 10-stage counter in an ADC?

A. 1000
B. 976
C. 769
D. 697
Answer» C. 769
462.

Which of the following is (are) the results of improvements built into a comparator IC?

A. Faster switching between the two output levels
B. Noise immunity
C. Outputs capable of directly driving a variety of loads
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
463.

Calculate VB2.

A. 0 V
B. 0.7 V
C. 9.3 V
D. 10.7 V
Answer» D. 10.7 V
464.

The main features of a large-signal amplifier is the circuit's ________.

A. power efficiency
B. maximum power limitations
C. impedance matching to the output device
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
465.

The principal advantage(s) of BJTs over MOSFETs is (are) that

A. voltage drop across the transistor is important.
B. they are not as prone to ESD.
C. both of the above
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
466.

Refer to this figure. If VCE = 0.2 V, IC(sat) is:

A. 0.05 mA
B. 2.085 mA
C. 1.065 mA
D. 7.4 mA
Answer» C. 1.065 mA
467.

A transistor amplifier has a voltage gain of 100. If the input voltage is 75 mV, the output voltage is:

A. 1.33 V
B. 7.5 V
C. 13.3 V
D. 15 V
Answer» C. 13.3 V
468.

Switching regulator efficiencies can be greater than ________ percent.

A. 60
B. 70
C. 80
D. 90
Answer» E.
469.

If a peak rectified voltage for the full-wave filter circuit is 40 V, calculate the filter dc voltage if C = 75 F and load current is 40 mA.

A. 27.9 V
B. 32.12 V
C. 37.78 V
D. 40 V
Answer» D. 40 V
470.

In which period is the capacitor filter discharged through the load in a full-wave rectifier?

A. The time during the positive cycle
B. The time during which the diodes are not conducting
C. The time during which the diode(s) is (are) conducting
D. The time during the negative cycle
Answer» C. The time during which the diode(s) is (are) conducting
471.

The 7805 regulator IC provides ________.

A. 5 V
B. 5 V
C. 12 V
D. 12 V
Answer» B. 5 V
472.

What is the range of the voltage level of the LM317 adjusted voltage regulator?

A. 0 V to 5 V
B. 1.2 V to 37 V
C. 5 V to 24 V
D. 5 V to 24 V
Answer» C. 5 V to 24 V
473.

A voltage regulator with a no-load output dc voltage of 12 V is connected to a load with a resistance of 10 . If the load resistance decreases to 7.5 , the load voltage will decrease to 10.9 V. The load current will be ________, and the percent load regulation is ________.

A. 1.45 A, 90.8%
B. 1.45 A, 10.09%
C. 1.2 A, 90.8%
D. 1.2 A, 10.09%
Answer» C. 1.2 A, 90.8%
474.

Refer to the given figure. Determine the output voltage, VOUT.

A. 25 V
B. 5.1 V
C. 20.2 V
D. 4.1 V
Answer» D. 4.1 V
475.

What is the typical dropout voltage for the 7812 fixed positive voltage regulator?

A. 4 mV
B. 100 mV
C. 1.5 V
D. 2 V
Answer» E.
476.

Refer to the given figure. If the load is short-circuited, what would be the maximum current through R1?

A. 1 A
B. 1.2 A
C. 1.5 A
D. 5 A
Answer» D. 5 A
477.

________ regulation can be defined as the percentage change in the output voltage for a given change in load current.

A. Line
B. Load
Answer» C.
478.

The purpose of the added RC section is to pass most of the dc component while reducing as much of the ac component as possible.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
479.

In a series regulator, what is the purpose of fold-back limiting?

A. to provide more current in the case of a short circuit
B. to limit output voltage if input voltage goes too high
C. to bypass the pass-transistor, if the pass-transistor should fail
D. to provide current up to a maximum, but drop current to a lower value when the output becomes shorted, to prevent overheating of the device
Answer» E.
480.

Refer to the given figure. The purpose for the zener diode D1 is

A. to supply a reference voltage.
B. to amplify the error signal.
C. to sense the error signal.
D. to limit the input voltage to the circuit.
Answer» B. to amplify the error signal.
481.

In a simple series regulator circuit, which of the following components is the controlling element?

A. Load resistor
B. Zener diode
C. Transistor Q
D. <sub>1</sub>
E. None of the above
Answer» D. <sub>1</sub>
482.

Refer to the given figure. This circuit is known as

A. a series-pass voltage regulator.
B. a shunt voltage regulator.
C. a step-up switching regulator.
D. a step-down switching regulator.
Answer» B. a shunt voltage regulator.
483.

Negative feedback added to an op-amp ________ the bandwidth and ________ the gain.

A. increases, increases
B. increases, decreases
C. decreases, decreases
D. decreases, increases
Answer» C. decreases, decreases
484.

When the loop is in lock in a PLL, the input frequency is ________ the output frequency from the VCO.

A. the same as
B. greater than
C. smaller than
D. None of the above
Answer» B. greater than
485.

In a comparator, the reference voltage is connected to ________ input terminal and the input signal is applied to ________ input terminal.

A. only the minus, only the plus
B. only the plus, only the minus
C. either the plus or minus, the other
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
486.

Zener diodes with breakdown voltages less than 5 V operate predominantly in what type of breakdown?

A. avalanche
B. zener
C. varactor
D. Schottky
Answer» C. varactor
487.

Both junctions of a BJT should be forward-biased for linear operation.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
488.

The 7812 regulator IC provides ________.

A. 5 V
B. 5 V
C. 12 V
D. 12 V
Answer» D. 12 V
489.

Refer to the given figure. If the zener diode had a rating of 1.7 V, the output voltage would be

A. 2.13 V.
B. 8.36 V.
C. 20.16 V.
D. 25 V.
Answer» C. 20.16 V.
490.

Refer to the given figure. This circuit operates at a ________ frequency, and its efficiency is ________.

A. low, low
B. low, high
C. high, high
D. high, low
Answer» D. high, low
491.

Voltage regulators keep a constant ________ output voltage when the input or load varies within limits.

A. dc
B. ac
C. ripple
Answer» B. ac
492.

Calculate the value of C1 = C2 for the Wien bridge oscillator to operate at a frequency of 20 kHz. Assume R1 = R2 = 50 k and R3 = 3R4 = 600?

A. 1.59 pF
B. 15.9 pF
C. 159 pF
D. 1.59 nF
Answer» D. 1.59 nF
493.

Only the condition A = ________ must be satisfied for self-sustained oscillations to result.

A. 0
B. 1
C. 1
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
494.

At what phase shift is the magnitude of A at its maximum in the Nyquist plot?

A. 90
B. 180
C. 270
D. 0
Answer» C. 270
495.

Calculate the ripple voltage of a full-wave rectifier with a 75-F filter capacitor connected to a load drawing 40 mA.

A. 1.20 V
B. 1.28 V
C. 1.32 V
D. 1.41 V
Answer» C. 1.32 V
496.

An SCR acts to control the speed of an electric motor by ________ the ________ of the pulse delivered to the motor.

A. varying, width
B. increasing, amplitude
C. decreasing, gate width
D. none of these
Answer» B. increasing, amplitude
497.

Which symbol represents a UJT?

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. e
Answer» C. c
498.

Which of the following devices might best be used to control an electric motor?

A. an SCS
B. a PUT
C. an SCR
D. a diac
Answer» D. a diac
499.

What is the correct symbol for an SCR?

A. a
B. b
C. c
D. d
E. e
Answer» B. b
500.

You have a light-dimmer circuit using an SCR. In testing the circuit, you find that IG = 0 mA and the light is still on. You conclude that the trouble might be one of the following:

A. the SCR is open.
B. the switch is faulty.
C. the gate circuit is shorted.
D. this is normal; nothing is wrong.
Answer» E.