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1.

Calculate g and r if y = 4 mS and y = 15S.

A. 4 mS, 66.7 k
B. 4 mS, 15 k
C. 66.7 k
D. , 4 mS
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 4 mS, 15 k
2.

The voltage gain of a common-source amplifier is found by the product of g and R.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Referring to this figure, calculate A if y = 20 S.

A. –3.48
B. –3.56
C. –3.62
D. –4.02
Answer» D. –4.02
4.

Referring to this figure, find Z if y = 20 S.

A. 1.85 k
B. 1.92 k
C. 2.05 k
D. 2.15 k
Answer» C. 2.05 k
5.

The gate-to-source voltage V of a(n) ________ must be larger than the threshold V for the transistor to conduct.

A. JFET
B. D-type MOSFET
C. E-type MOSFET
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
6.

Determine the value for R if the ac gain is 8.

A. 1.51 k
B. 1.65 k
C. 1.85 k
D. 2.08 k
Answer» C. 1.85 k
7.

Referring to this figure, calculate Z for y = 20 S. Assume V = −2.2V.

A. 300.2
B. 330.4
C. 340.5
D. 350.0
Answer» C. 340.5
8.

The transconductance g ________ as the Q-point moves from V to I

A. decreases
B. remains the same
C. increases
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
9.

For the fixed-bias configuration, if ________.

A. R
B. R
Answer» C.
10.

Referring to this figure, obtain g for I = 6 mA.

A. 2.83 mS
B. 3.00 mS
C. 3.25 mS
D. 3.46 mS
Answer» E.
11.

Referring to this figure, calculate Z for V = –3.2 V.

A. 362.52
B. 340.5
C. 420.5
D. 480.9
Answer» E.
12.

Referring to this figure, calculate Z if y = 40 S.

A. 2.92 k
B. 3.20 k
C. 3.25 k
D. 3.75 k
Answer» B. 3.20 k
13.

In a common-source amplifier, the purpose of the bypass capacitor, C, is to

A. keep the source effectively at ac ground.
B. provide a dc path to ground.
C. provide coupling to the input.
D. provide coupling to the load.
Answer» B. provide a dc path to ground.
14.

Referring to the figure below, determine the output impedance for V = –3 V at V = 5 V.

A. 100 k
B. 80 k
C. 25 k
D. 5 k
Answer» B. 80 k
15.

Referring to this figure, calculate Z if r = 19 k.

A. 1.75 k
B. 1.81 k
C. 1.92 k
D. 2.00 k
Answer» C. 1.92 k
16.

On which of the following parameters does r have no or little impact in a source-follower configuration?

A. Z
B. Z
C. A
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
17.

If I = I / 2, g = ________ g.

A. 1
B. 0.707
C. 0.5
Answer» C. 0.5
18.

The ________ configuration has an input impedance, which is other than R.

A. common-source
B. common-gate
C. common-drain
D. None of the above
Answer» C. common-drain
19.

What is the typical value for the input impedance Z for JFETs?

A. 100 k
B. 1 M
C. 10 M
D. 1000 M
Answer» E.
20.

When V = 0.5 V g is ________ the maximum value.

A. one-fourth
B. one-half
C. three-fourths
Answer» C. three-fourths
21.

Referring to the transfer characteristics shown below, calculate g at V = –1 V.

A. 2 mS
B. 3 mS
C. 4 mS
D. 5 mS
Answer» C. 4 mS
22.

Referring to this figure, calculate A if r = 19 k.

A. –2.85
B. –3.26
C. –2.95
D. –3.21
Answer» D. –3.21
23.

Referring to this figure, calculate A for y = 58 S.

A. –7.29
B. –7.50
C. –8.05
D. –8.55
Answer» B. –7.50
24.

The efficiency of a class D amplifier is

A. 75%.
B. 85%.
C. 90%.
D. 100%.
Answer» E.
25.

Use the following equation to calculate g for a JFET having I = 10 mA, V = –5 V, and V = –2.5 V.

A. 2 mS
B. 3 mS
C. 4 mS
D. 5 mS
Answer» B. 3 mS
26.

For what value of I is g equal to 0.5 g?

A. 0 mA
B. 0.25 I
C. 0.5 I
D. I
Answer» C. 0.5 I
27.

Referring to the following figure, calculate g for V = –1.25 V.

A. 2 mS
B. 2.5 mS
C. 2.75 mS
D. 3.25 mS
Answer» D. 3.25 mS
28.

Referring to this figure, calculate the value of R if the ac gain is 10. Assume V = ¼V.

A. 2.2 k
B. 2.42 k
C. 2.62 k
D. 2.82 k
Answer» E.
29.

g has its maximum value for a JFET at ________.

A. 0.5
B. 0.3
C. I
Answer» E.
30.

r changes from one operation region to another with ________ values typically occurring at ________ levels of V (closer to zero).

A. lower, lower
B. lower, higher
C. higher, lower
D. None of the above
Answer» B. lower, higher
31.

________ configuration(s) has (have) Z R.

A. Fixed-bias
B. Self-bias
C. Voltage-divider
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
32.

What is the input resistance (R) of a common-gate amplifier?

A. R
B. 1 / g
C. none of the above
Answer» D.
33.

Where do you get the level of g and r for an FET transistor?

A. from the dc biasing arrangement
B. from the specification sheet
C. from the characteristics
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
34.

What is (are) the function(s) of the coupling capacitors C and C in an FET circuit?

A. to create an open circuit for dc analysis
B. to isolate the dc biasing arrangement from the applied signal and load
C. to create a short-circuit equivalent for ac analysis
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
35.

The steeper the slope of the I versus V curve, the ________ the level of g.

A. less
B. same
C. greater
Answer» D.