FCC Exam Question: 6A518
A ____ provides a very high degree of selectivity in a receiver:
Explanation: A crystal filter provides a very high degree of selectivity by leveraging the precise resonant properties of a quartz crystal. These filters are typically used in the Intermediate Frequency (IF) stage of a receiver to pass a very narrow, specific band of frequencies while sharply rejecting all others. This high Q (quality factor) and narrow bandwidth are crucial for distinguishing between closely spaced signals and reducing interference. A low pass filter, on the other hand, blocks frequencies above a certain cutoff, offering a broad type of filtering, not the pinpoint selectivity achieved by a crystal filter in a receiver's IF section. A bleeder resistor is used to safely discharge high-voltage capacitors and provide a minimum load, a function unrelated to signal selectivity. Similarly, a by-pass capacitor shunts unwanted AC signals to ground, primarily for stability or decoupling purposes, and plays no role in selecting specific frequencies from a crowded spectrum.
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