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  • Question
  • The number of bits in a digital word determines the number of digital combinations that will be represented. The number of combinations can be calculated by ________.


  • Options
  • A. raising 2 to the number of bits in the analog word
  • B. raising 2 to the number of bits in the digital word
  • C. multiplying 2 by the number of bits in the analog word
  • D. determining the range of the analog word

  • Correct Answer
  • raising 2 to the number of bits in the digital word 


  • Measurement, Conversion and Control problems


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    • 1. A(n) _____ can be rapidly switched on and off remotely by another controlling circuit.

    • Options
    • A. triac
    • B. diac
    • C. RTD
    • D. zero-voltage switch
    • Discuss
    • 2. A triac is different from an SCR because ________.

    • Options
    • A. it can handle large current flows
    • B. it can handle large voltages
    • C. the gate signal can turn off the current flow
    • D. it allows current flow in both directions
    • Discuss
    • 3. A thermistor's temperature characteristic is essentially _________.

    • Options
    • A. linear
    • B. logarithmic
    • C. nonlinear
    • D. geometric
    • Discuss
    • 4. All triacs operate in __________.

    • Options
    • A. quadrant 1 and quadrant 2
    • B. quadrant 1 and quadrant 3
    • C. quadrant 2 and quadrant 4
    • D. quadrant 3 and quadrant 4
    • Discuss
    • 5. A sample-and-hold circuit consists of _________.

    • Options
    • A. an op-amp, an analog switch, and an inductor
    • B. an op-amp, an analog switch, and a capacitor
    • C. two op-amps, an analog switch, and a variable resistor
    • D. two op-amps, an analog switch, and a capacitor
    • Discuss
    • 6. The ______ is composed of a transformer with a movable core, a primary, and two secondaries.

    • Options
    • A. LVDT
    • B. strain gauge
    • C. accelerometer
    • D. transformer displacement sensor
    • Discuss
    • 7. RTDs, strain gauges, and pressure transducers are _____ devices.

    • Options
    • A. resistive
    • B. inductive
    • C. capacitive
    • D. solid-state
    • Discuss
    • 8. The two most common types of analog-to-digital converters discussed in this chapter were the ______.

    • Options
    • A. linear converter and the analog converter
    • B. linear converter and the successive approximation converter
    • C. flash converter and the analog converter
    • D. flash converter and the successive approximation converter
    • Discuss
    • 9. A common-emitter (C-E) is so called because the emitter is connected to both the input and output signals.

    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss
    • 10. In this analog amplifier the input is in phase with the output.


    • Options
    • A. True
    • B. False
    • Discuss


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