Oscillators - Electronic Engineering (MCQ) questions & answers

1)   Which is the necessary condition of gain while designing RC phase shift oscillator in order to ensure the sustained oscillations?

a. A ≥ 29
b. A ≤ 29
c. A ≠ 29
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A ≥ 29

Explanation:
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2)   Which among the following parameters acts as an initiator for the operation of an oscillator in the absence of input signal?

a. Noise voltage
b. Noise power
c. Noise temperature
d. Noise figure
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Noise voltage

Explanation:
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3)   Why is the practical value of | Aβ | considered or adjusted to be slightly greater than '1'?

a. To compensate for noise voltage
b. To compensate for phase shifting of two relevant signals upto 180°
c. To compensate for non-linearities existing in the circuit
d. To compensate for the change in feedback voltage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: To compensate for non-linearities existing in the circuit

Explanation:
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4)   Multivibrators belong to the category of _____________

a. Square wave oscillators
b. Triangular wave oscillators
c. Ramp wave oscillators
d. Sinusoidal oscillators
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Square wave oscillators

Explanation:
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5)   Which among the following does not belong to the category of LC oscillators?

a. Hartley oscillator
b. Colpitt's oscillator
c. Clapp oscillator
d. Wein bridge oscillator
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Wein bridge oscillator

Explanation:
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6)   Which among the below mentioned oscillators does not adopt any kind of feedback mechanism?

a. Phase-shift oscillator
b. Wein bridge oscillator
c. UJT relaxation oscillator
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: UJT relaxation oscillator

Explanation:
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7)   What is an angle of phase shift for each designed RC network in the Phase Shift Oscillator circuit?

a. 30°
b. 60°
c. 90°
d. 180°
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 60°

Explanation:
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8)   Which among the following components is /are not involved in the feedback network configuration of LC oscillators?

a. Inductor
b. Capacitor
c. Resistor
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Resistor

Explanation:
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9)   According to the property of tuned circuit used in LC oscillators, the decay rate is proportional to________

a. Shape & size of current pulse
b. Time constant
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Time constant

Explanation:
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10)   Which among the following measures is/are adopted/used for improving the frequency stability in Colpitt's oscillator?

a. Clapp oscillator
b. Temperature stabilized chamber
c. Voltage regulators
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!


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