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A phase-locked loop (PLL) is a feedback circuit consisting of a phase detector, low-pass filter, VCO.

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Last Answer : All of these.

Description : A negative feedback loop returning a voltage to the input raised the input impedance and making the circuit a better

Last Answer : A negative feedback loop returning a voltage to the input raised the input impedance and making the circuit a better voltage sensor

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Last Answer : C. PLL

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Last Answer : In the ideal closed loop operational amplifier, the gain depends on (A) value of the series component (B) value of the feedback component (C) on the operational amplifier itself (D) both A and B

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Last Answer : C) All oscillators generate sine waves

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Last Answer : What do you mean? Where updating your Twitter would update your FriendFeed, which would update your Twitter, which would update your FriendFeed, which would update your Twitter, which would update your ... of abuse limiting in place to ensure that a flurry of the same update couldn't happen.

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Last Answer : c.Closed-loop system

Description : What type of feedback loop is most common in nature and which more commonly results from human action?

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Description : In the illustrated amplifier, the RESET potentiometer A1R2 sets the stability of the control loop by changing the reset time constant. As the potentiometer is turned clockwise _________. EL-0060 A. ... is increased to the summing point at terminal 5 D. response time is increased decreasing stability

Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : b) a neural network that contains feedback

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Last Answer : c) infinite loop

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Last Answer : Both the input signal and the feedback signal.

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Last Answer : Tachometer.

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Last Answer : b) a neural network that contains feedback

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Last Answer : d. cognitive science

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Last Answer : For a feedback amplifier, if the loop gain is much greater than unity, the closed loop gain will be equal to inverse of feedback factor

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Last Answer : Negative feedback in a closed-loop control system DOES NOT reduce bandwidth

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Last Answer : The closed loop gain Ag = G/(1+G*f) Where G is the open loop gain and f is the feedback fraction  So Ag = 49.975

Description : In closed loop control system, with positive value of feedback gain the overall gain of the system will

Last Answer : In closed loop control system, with positive value of feedback gain the overall gain of the system will decrease.

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : FMB ----- Form Module Binary. MMB ----- Menu Module Binary. PLL ------ PL/SQL Library Module Binary.

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Last Answer : • Frequency multiplication/division • Frequency translation • AM detection • FM demodulation • FSK demodulation.

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Last Answer : *It removes the high frequency components and noise. *Controls the dynamic characteristics of the PLL such as capture range, lock-in range,band-width and transient response. *The charge on the filter capacitor gives a short- time memory to the PLL

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Last Answer : The range of frequencies over which the PLL can acquire lock with an input signal is called the capture range. It is expressed as a percentage of the VCO free running frequency.

Description : Define lock-in range of a PLL.

Last Answer : The range of frequencies over which the PLL can maintain lock with the incoming signal is called the lock-in range or tracking range. It is expressed as a percentage of theVCO free running frequency.

Description : What are the three stages through which PLL operates?

Last Answer : 1.Free running 2.Capture 3.Locked/ tracking

Description : Mention some areas where PLL is widely used.

Last Answer : 1.Radar synchronizations 2. Satellite communication systems 3. Air borne navigational systems 4. FM communication systems 5.Computers.

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Last Answer : 1.Phase detector/comparator 2.Low pass filter 3.Error amplifier 4.Voltage controlled oscillator

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Last Answer : Explanation:- FM signal which is to be demodulated is applied to input of PLL.VCO output must be identical to input signal if PLL is to remain locked. As PLL is locked, VCO ... error voltage represents the modulating signal. Thus at the error amplifier output we get demodulated FM output.

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Last Answer : Draw and label PLL based FM detector.

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Last Answer : PLL - A phase-locked loop or phase lock loop is a control system that generates an output signal whose phase is related to the phase of an input signal Block diagram  ... to the input frequency. The phase - locked loop goes through three states free running capture and phase lock.

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Last Answer : Operation:  The FM signal which is to be demodulated is applied at the input of the PLL.  the PLL is locked to the FM  The error voltage produced at ... using PLL ensures a high Linearity, between the instantaneous input frequency and VCO control voltage (error amplifier output)

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Last Answer : In a PLL, lock occurs when the input frequency and the VCO frequency are the same

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Last Answer : (a) 160 ohms. (b) 480 ohms

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Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : Pulse-Doppler.

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Last Answer : A 3-phase induction motor under locked rotor condition and with stator supply, induces (A) small voltage at slip frequency (B) large voltage at rotor frequency (C) zero voltage at zero frequency (D) large voltage at slip frequency

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Last Answer : A tuned circuit has a Q of 100 at its resonant frequency of 500 kHz. Its bandwidth is 5 kHz.

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : Ans: A

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Last Answer : ) It provides a phase shift.

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Last Answer : B) The feedback must be in phase

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Last Answer : Resistor-capacitor networks.

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Last Answer : (d) Gives outline for the preparation of micro lesson plan

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Last Answer : Compare positive feedback and negative feedback on the basis of: (i) Gain (ii) Bandwidth (iii) Phase shift (iv) Stability

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Last Answer : For a stable feedback control system, the phase margin is always positive