FCC Exam Question: 6A168
A tuned circuit made up of inductance and capacitance is:
Explanation: A tuned circuit, made up of an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C), is known as an LC tank circuit. This circuit is characterized by a resonant frequency at which it can store electrical energy and naturally "ring" or oscillate. When this LC tank circuit is integrated with an active device (like a transistor or op-amp) that provides amplification and positive feedback, it forms the core of an oscillator. The LC tank is crucial because it determines the precise frequency at which the circuit will generate a continuous waveform. Option B, a neutralizer, is a circuit used to prevent unwanted oscillations in an amplifier, typically using a capacitor to cancel internal feedback. Option C, a voltage divider, is primarily made of resistors to reduce voltage, not inductors and capacitors for frequency tuning.
6A530
6A601
6A40
6A270
6A301
Pass Your FCC Exam!
Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the GMDSS Trainer app.
Includes Elements 1, 3, 6, 7R, 8, and 9.