Op-Amp Applications: Master Operational Amplifiers for Electronics II

Question 1

What is the ideal open-loop voltage gain of an operational amplifier (Op-Amp)?

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Infinity (∞)

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0

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1

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10

Question 2

In an inverting amplifier circuit using an Op-Amp, the output voltage is:

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180 degrees out of phase with the input voltage

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In-phase with the input voltage

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90 degrees out of phase with the input voltage

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Dependent on the feedback resistor value

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an application of an Op-Amp comparator?

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Signal amplification

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Threshold detection

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Zero-crossing detection

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Voltage regulation

Question 4

The output of an Op-Amp integrator circuit is:

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Integrated with respect to the input voltage

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Proportional to the input voltage

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Inversely proportional to the input voltage

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Differentiated with respect to the input voltage

Question 5

An active filter is a type of electronic filter that utilizes:

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A combination of passive and active components

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Only passive components

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Only active components

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Digital components

Question 6

In an Op-Amp circuit, a virtual ground is a point where the voltage is:

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Zero

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Equal to the input voltage

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Equal to the output voltage

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Dependent on the feedback network

Question 7

Which of the following circuit types does NOT utilize an operational amplifier?

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Resonant oscillator

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Inverting amplifier

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Non-inverting amplifier

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Comparator

Question 8

In an inverting amplifier circuit, the voltage gain is calculated as:

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-R1/R2

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R1/R2

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R2/R1

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1

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the primary function of a comparator circuit?

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Comparing two input voltages

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Amplifying signals

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Integrating signals

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Filtering signals

Question 10

An integrator circuit primarily serves the purpose of:

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Producing a voltage proportional to the integral of its input signal

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Generating a square wave

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Generating a sine wave

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Producing a voltage proportional to the derivative of its input signal

Question 11

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically attributed to an ideal operational amplifier?

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Unity gain

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Infinite input impedance

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Zero output impedance

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High gain

Question 12

A common application of a non-inverting amplifier circuit is:

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Buffer (voltage follower)

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Voltage inverter

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Current amplifier

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Frequency doubler

Question 13

The term that describes an operational amplifier's ability to amplify small signals is:

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Gain

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Sensitivity

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Responsiveness

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Accuracy

Question 14

In operational amplifiers, slew rate refers to:

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The maximum rate of change in output voltage over time

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The ratio of output voltage to input voltage

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The frequency at which the amplifier's gain drops by 3 dB

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The maximum output voltage the amplifier can produce

Question 15

What is the primary function of a comparator circuit?

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Comparing two voltages

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Amplifying signals

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Integrating signals

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Differentiating signals

Question 16

In an integrator circuit, what component stores charge and determines the output voltage?

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Capacitor

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Resistor

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Inductor

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Diode

Question 17

Which waveform is typically observed at the output of a differentiator circuit?

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Triangular wave

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Square wave

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Sine wave

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Exponential wave

Question 18

In an Op-Amp circuit, what is the significance of a virtual ground?

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It provides a reference point for input signals

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It reduces noise and enhances stability

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It increases the circuit's gain

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It prevents saturation of the Op-Amp

Question 19

Determine the closed-loop gain of an inverting amplifier with a feedback resistor (Rf) of 10kΩ and an input resistor (Rin) of 1kΩ.

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-10

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+10

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-1

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+1

Question 20

Identify the Op-Amp circuit that produces a square wave output when the input is a sine wave.

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Comparator

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Integrator

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Differentiator

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Filter

Question 21

Explain the primary purpose of using negative feedback in Op-Amp circuits.

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To reduce distortion and improve stability

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To increase the bandwidth

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To amplify the input signal

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To decrease the output impedance

Question 22

Describe the function of an integrator circuit.

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To integrate a signal with respect to time

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To differentiate a signal with respect to time

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To amplify a signal

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To filter out noise

Question 23

Define the slew rate of an Op-Amp.

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The maximum rate of change of output voltage

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The maximum output current

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The minimum input voltage

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The frequency response of the Op-Amp

Question 24

How does the slew rate of an operational amplifier (Op-Amp) impact the maximum frequency of a sinusoidal signal it can accurately amplify?

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It limits the maximum rate of change of the output voltage.

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It determines the gain of the Op-Amp.

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It affects the stability of the Op-Amp.

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It has no effect on the performance of the Op-Amp.

Question 25

In an inverting amplifier circuit, how does the output voltage change when the feedback resistor value is increased?

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Decreases

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Increases

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Stays the same

Question 26

How does a non-inverting amplifier with a gain greater than 1 operate? Explain the relationship between the output voltage, input voltage, and resistor values.

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Output voltage is non-inverted, and the gain is set by the ratio of input resistor to feedback resistor.

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Output voltage is inverted, and the gain is set by the ratio of feedback resistor to input resistor.

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Output voltage is non-inverted, and the gain is always less than 1.

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Output voltage is non-linear, and the gain depends on the frequency of the input voltage.

Question 27

Which of the following is not an application of an operational amplifier (Op-Amp)?

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ADC

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Amplifier

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Comparator

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Filter

Question 28

In an inverting amplifier circuit, the output voltage is:

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180 degrees out of phase with the input voltage

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In phase with the input voltage

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90 degrees out of phase with the input voltage

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270 degrees out of phase with the input voltage

Question 29

Which type of Op-Amp circuit is utilized to compare two input voltages?

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Comparator

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Summing amplifier

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Integrator

Question 30

In an integrator circuit, the output voltage is:

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Proportional to the integral of the input voltage

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Inverted with respect to the input voltage

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Equal to the input voltage

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Proportional to the derivative of the input voltage

Question 31

Which of the following components can be used to construct a low-pass filter using an Op-Amp?

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Resistor and capacitor

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Resistor and inductor

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Inductor and capacitor

Question 32

What is the primary purpose of using negative feedback in an Op-Amp circuit?

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To improve stability and reduce distortion

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To isolate the input from the output

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To reduce gain

Question 33

Which type of Op-Amp is commonly employed in high-frequency applications?

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Current feedback Op-Amp

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Voltage feedback Op-Amp

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Norton Op-Amp

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Operational transconductance amplifier (OTA)

Question 34

Which op-amp configuration provides a gain of greater than 1?

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Non-inverting amplifier

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Comparator

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Voltage follower

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Inverting amplifier

Question 35

In an op-amp comparator circuit, what is the output voltage when the non-inverting input is more positive than the inverting input?

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Positive saturation voltage

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Zero volts

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Negative saturation voltage

Question 36

What is the primary function of the capacitor in an op-amp integrator circuit?

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To store charge and provide a feedback path for integration

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To block DC signals

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To reduce noise

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To amplify the input signal

Question 37

In an op-amp differentiator circuit, the output voltage is directly proportional to:

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The rate of change of the input voltage

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The input voltage

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The second derivative of the input voltage

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The integral of the input voltage

Question 38

The open-loop gain of an op-amp is typically characterized as:

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Very high

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Very low

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Zero

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Unity

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of using negative feedback in op-amp circuits?

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To reduce the gain and improve circuit stability

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To improve the frequency response

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To increase the gain and reduce circuit stability

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To eliminate the need for external components

Question 40

Which of the following is a type of noise that can degrade the performance of op-amp circuits?

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Thermal noise

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Cross-talk

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Quantization noise

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Interference

Question 41

What is the main function of an op-amp buffer circuit?

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To isolate a signal source from its load

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To integrate the input signal

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To compare two input signals

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To amplify the input signal

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a commonly known basic Op-Amp circuit configuration?

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Oscillator

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Inverting amplifier

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Comparator

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Non-inverting amplifier

Question 43

In an inverting amplifier circuit, the input signal is applied to the:

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Inverting input (negative terminal)

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Non-inverting input (positive terminal)

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Feedback resistor

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Voltage reference

Question 44

Which of the following feedback configurations provides a positive gain?

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Non-inverting

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Comparator

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Voltage follower

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Inverting

Question 45

The output of a comparator circuit is characterized by:

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A binary value (high or low)

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An integrated waveform

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A continuous voltage

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A sine wave

Question 46

Which of the following circuit types is commonly used for low-pass filtering applications?

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Integrator

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Voltage regulator

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Amplifier

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High-pass filter

Question 47

A differentiator circuit is distinguished by its transfer function of:

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Vout = -RC * Vin

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Vout = RC * Vin

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Vout = Vin / RC

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Vout = Vin

Question 48

In a second-order active filter, the type of filter response is primarily determined by:

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The values of the resistors and capacitors in the circuit

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The type of operational amplifier used

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The frequency of the input signal

Question 49

Which of the following Op-Amp applications is employed for signal conditioning?

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Instrumentation amplifier

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Audio amplifier

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Power amplifier

Question 50

The slew rate of an Op-Amp is a parameter that quantifies its:

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Maximum rate of output voltage change

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Output current capability

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Bandwidth

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Input voltage range