Practice Discussion And Analysis (11.0) - POWER AMPLIFIERS AND FEEDBACK ANALYSIS
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DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Practice - DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the theoretical maximum efficiency of a Class A amplifier?

💡 Hint: Think about continuous current flow.

Question 2 Easy

What type of distortion affects Class B amplifiers?

💡 Hint: Consider the operation during the transition between halves.

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Question 1

What is the primary disadvantage of Class A amplifiers?

High efficiency
Low distortion
Low efficiency

💡 Hint: Think about their operational characteristics.

Question 2

True or False: Class B amplifiers operate with constant current.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on their conduction angles.

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Challenge 1 Hard

In a Class A amplifier with a quiescent current of 20mA and a collector resistor of 1kΩ, what is the DC input power?
Discuss the implications of your findings relative to the typical efficiency of Class A amplifiers.

💡 Hint: Consider the formula for calculating input power.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss how varying the feedback factor (β) can adjust the performance of an amplifier. What would happen if β is too high?

💡 Hint: Link performance to feedback principles and amplifier design.

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