Power Amplifiers Questions and Answers

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The Power Amplifiers questions with answers section covers important electronics concepts such as Class A, B, AB, and C amplifiers, efficiency, distortion, and transistor operation. These electronics aptitude questions and answers are frequently asked in GATE, BEL, DRDO, and campus placement exams. Understanding how power amplifiers boost signal strength is essential for ECE and EE students. Each question is explained with diagrams and theory, helping you prepare thoroughly for both academic and technical interviews in electronics-based roles.

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41. The maximum efficiency of a class B amplifier is ________ percent.

  • 50
  • 25
  • 70
  • 79
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42. A class ________ amplifier is biased slightly above cutoff and operates in the linear region for slightly more than 180º of the input cycle.

  • A
  • B
  • C
  • AB
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43. The class ________ amplifier is biased below cutoff.

  • A
  • AB
  • B
  • C
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44. nMOS and pMOS transistors can be used for class B.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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45. A class C amplifier has a tank circuit in the output. The amplifier is conducting only 28°. The output voltage is

  • 0 V.
  • a dc value equal to VCC.
  • a sine wave.
  • a square wave with a frequency determined by the tank.
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46. What is the maximum efficiency of a class B circuit?

  • 90%
  • 78.5%
  • 50%
  • 25%
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47. A class C amplifier is a linear amplifier.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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48. In a class B push-pull amplifier, crossover distortion occurs when both transistors are off and the input signal voltage must exceed VBE before a transistor conducts.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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49. Class AB operation always requires a dual (+/–) supply.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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50. Class A amplifiers operate in the active region of the load line all of the time.

  • TRUE
  • FALSE
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