Radio Amateur Quiz Canadian License

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Question A-002-009-004

In a frequency multiplier circuit, the input signal is coupled to the base of a transistor through a capacitor. A radio frequency choke is connected between the base of the transistor and ground. The capacitor is:

Correct Answer

a DC blocking capacitor

Explanation

The capacitor in series with the input signal path prevents any DC component from the preceding stage from affecting the bias of the transistor base in the multiplier circuit.

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