1 db corresponds to ___________ change in power level
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An amplifier receives 0.1 W of input signal and delivers 15 W of signal power. What is the power gain in db?
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The final stage of a multistage amplifier uses ___________
A. RC coupling
B. Transformer coupling
C. Direct coupling
D. Impedance coupling
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In obtaining the frequency response curve of an amplifier, the ___________
A. Amplifier level output is kept constant
B. Amplifier frequency is held constant
C. Generator frequency is held constant
D. Generator output level is held constant
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If a three-stage amplifier has individual stage gains of 10 db, 5 db and 12 db, then total gain in db is ___________
A. 600 db
B. 24 db
C. 14 db
D. 27 db
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In RC coupling, the value of coupling capacitor is about ___________
A. 100 pF
B. 0.1 µF
C. 0.01 µF
D. 10 µF
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The ear is not sensitive to ___________
A. Frequency distortion
B. Amplitude distortion
C. Frequency as well as amplitude distortion
D. None of the above
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RC coupling is generally confined to low power applications because of
A. Large value of coupling capacitor
B. Low efficiency
C. Large number of components
D. None of the above
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___________ coupling provides the maximum voltage gain
A. RC
B. Transformer
C. Direct
D. Impedance
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The output of a microphone is rated at -52 db. The reference level is 1V under specified conditions. What is the output voltage of this microphone under the same sound conditions?
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The bandwidth of a single stage amplifier is ___________ that of a multistage amplifier
A. More than
B. The same as
C. Less than
D. Data insufficient
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Transformer coupling is generally employed when load resistance is
A. Large
B. Very large
C. Small
D. None of the above
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The purpose of RC or transformer coupling is to ___________
A. Block a.c.
B. Separate bias of one stage from another
C. Increase thermal stability
D. None of the above
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The frequency response of transformer coupling is ___________
A. Good
B. Very good
C. Excellent
D. Poor
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In transistor amplifiers, we use ___________ transformer for impedance matching
A. Step up
B. Step down
C. Same turn ratio
D. None of the above
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The total gain of a multistage amplifier is less than the product of the gains of individual stages due to ___________
A. Power loss in the coupling device
B. Loading effect of the next stage
C. The use of many transistors
D. The use of many capacitors
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In practice, voltage gain is expressed ___________
A. In db
B. In volts
C. As a number
D. None of the above
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