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Question A-006-004-010

Which two variables primarily determine the behaviour of an automatic gain control (AGC) loop?

Correct Answer

Threshold and decay time

Explanation

Key AGC characteristics include: the threshold (signal level at which AGC action begins), attack time (how quickly gain is reduced), and decay (or release) time (how quickly gain returns to maximum after the signal fades).

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