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Module V Gate Questions

The document contains a series of GATE questions and answers related to power amplifiers, covering topics such as Class-A and Class-B amplifiers, efficiency, thermal resistance, and crossover distortion. Key findings include the minimum power rating for Class-A amplifiers, characteristics of push-pull amplifiers, and efficiency comparisons between different amplifier types. The maximum theoretical efficiency for Class-B amplifiers is noted as 78.5%.

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Module V Gate Questions

The document contains a series of GATE questions and answers related to power amplifiers, covering topics such as Class-A and Class-B amplifiers, efficiency, thermal resistance, and crossover distortion. Key findings include the minimum power rating for Class-A amplifiers, characteristics of push-pull amplifiers, and efficiency comparisons between different amplifier types. The maximum theoretical efficiency for Class-B amplifiers is noted as 78.5%.

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Module V – Power Amplifier

Gate Questions with Answer

Q1. GATE ECE 1994

Class-A transformer-coupled power amplifier – transistor power rating

Question (concept):
A Class-A transformer-coupled transistor power amplifier is designed for maximum
symmetrical signal swing. What is the minimum power rating of the transistor?

Solution

For a Class-A transformer-coupled amplifier:

• Maximum efficiency = 50%

• At maximum signal, power dissipated in transistor = AC output power

𝑃𝐷(max⁡) = 𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡(max⁡)

Hence, the transistor power rating must be at least equal to the maximum output power.

Final Answer

✔ Minimum transistor power rating = Maximum AC output power

Q2. GATE ECE 1999

Crossover distortion characteristic

Question:
Crossover distortion behavior is characteristic of which amplifier?

Solution

• Crossover distortion occurs due to V_BE threshold

• Present when each transistor conducts for 180°

• Occurs at zero crossing

Final Answer

✔ Class B push-pull amplifier


Q3. GATE ECE 1995

Efficiency and thermal resistance

Question:
A power amplifier delivers 50 W output at 50% efficiency.
Ambient temperature = 25°C,
Maximum junction temperature = 150°C.
Find the maximum allowable thermal resistance.

Solution

Step 1: DC input power


𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 50
𝜂= ⇒ 𝑃𝐷𝐶 = = 100 𝑊
𝑃𝐷𝐶 0.5

Step 2: Power dissipated

𝑃𝐷 = 𝑃𝐷𝐶 − 𝑃𝑜𝑢𝑡 = 100 − 50 = 50 𝑊

Step 3: Thermal resistance


𝑇𝐽 − 𝑇𝐴
𝜃=
𝑃𝐷
150 − 25 125
𝜃= = = 2.5∘ 𝐶/𝑊
50 50

Final Answer

✔ Maximum allowable thermal resistance = 2.5 °C/W

Q4. GATE ECE 1993

Push-pull amplifier characteristics

Question:
Which of the following are true for a transistor push-pull amplifier?

1. No DC component in output

2. No even harmonics

3. High efficiency

4. No crossover distortion
Solution

• Push-pull operation → DC cancels ✔

• Even harmonics cancel ✔

• Efficiency is high ✔

• Crossover distortion exists in Class B ✘

Final Answer

✔ Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct

Q5. GATE ECE 1987

Efficiency comparison of Class-A amplifiers

Question:
Find the ratio of efficiency of a transformer-coupled Class-A amplifier to an RC-coupled
Class-A amplifier.

Solution

• RC-coupled Class-A efficiency = 25%

• Transformer-coupled Class-A efficiency = 50%


50
Ratio = =2
25

Final Answer

✔ Efficiency ratio = 2 : 1

Q6. GATE ECE 2005

Class-B efficiency

Question:
What is the maximum theoretical efficiency of a Class-B power amplifier?

Solution
𝜋
𝜂max = = 0.785
4
Final Answer

✔ 78.5%

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