logo

CuriousTab

CuriousTab

Discussion


Home Electronics Measurement, Conversion and Control Comments

  • Question
  • RTDs are typically connected with other fixed resistors


  • Options
  • A. in a pi configuration
  • B. in a bridge configuration
  • C. and variable resistors
  • D. and capacitors in a filter-type circuit

  • Correct Answer
  • in a bridge configuration 


  • Measurement, Conversion and Control problems


    Search Results


    • 1. What is the zero-voltage switch used for?

    • Options
    • A. To reduce radiation of high frequencies during turn-on of a high current to a load
    • B. To control low-voltage circuits
    • C. To provide power to a circuit when power is lost
    • D. For extremely low-voltage applications
    • Discuss
    • 2. Which of the following performance specifications applies to a sample-and-hold circuit?

    • Options
    • A. Aperture time
    • B. Aperture droop
    • C. Feedback
    • D. Acquisition jitter
    • Discuss
    • 3. What device is similar to an RTD but has a negative temperature coefficient?

    • Options
    • A. Strain gauge
    • B. Thermistor
    • C. Negative-type RTD
    • D. Thermocouple
    • Discuss
    • 4. Holding current for an SCR is best described as

    • Options
    • A. the minimum current required for turn-off
    • B. the current required before an SCR will turn on
    • C. the amount of current required to maintain conduction
    • D. the gate current required to maintain conduction
    • Discuss
    • 5. What is the moving part of a linear variable differential transformer?

    • Options
    • A. Primary
    • B. Secondary
    • C. Diaphragm
    • D. Core
    • Discuss
    • 6. The silicon-controlled rectifier can be turned off

    • Options
    • A. by a negative gate pulse
    • B. by forced commutation
    • C. with the off switch
    • D. when the breakover voltage is exceeded
    • Discuss
    • 7. The output voltage of a typical thermocouple is

    • Options
    • A. less than 100 mV
    • B. greater than 1 V
    • C. Thermocouples vary resistance, not voltage.
    • D. None of the above
    • Discuss
    • 8. The connections to a thermocouple

    • Options
    • A. can produce an unwanted thermocouple effect, which must be compensated for
    • B. produce an extra desirable thermocouple effect
    • C. must be protected, since high voltages are present
    • D. produce an extra desirable thermocouple effect and must be protected, since high voltages are present
    • Discuss
    • 9. Temperature sensing can be achieved by the use of

    • Options
    • A. thermocouples
    • B. RTDs
    • C. thermistors
    • D. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 10. A sine wave has:

    • Options
    • A. four quadrants
    • B. two alternations
    • C. one period
    • D. all of the above
    • Discuss


    Comments

    There are no comments.

Enter a new Comment