G6B – Analog and digital integrated circuits (ICs); microwave ICs (MMICs); display devices; RF connectors; ferrite cores - [[G6B01]] (C) What determines the performance of a ferrite core at different frequencies? #card - A. Its conductivity - B. Its thickness - C. The composition, or “mix,” of materials used - D. The ratio of outer diameter to inner diameter - [[G6B02]] (B) What is meant by the term MMIC? #card - A. Multi-Mode Integrated Circuit - B. Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit - C. Metal Monolayer Integrated Circuit - D. Mode Modulated Integrated Circuit - [[G6B03]] (A) Which of the following is an advantage of CMOS integrated circuits compared to TTL integrated circuits? #card - A. Low power consumption - B. High power handling capability - C. Better suited for RF amplification - D. Better suited for power supply regulation - [[G6B04]] (C) What is a typical upper frequency limit for low SWR operation of 50-ohm BNC connectors? #card - A. 50 MHz - B. 500 MHz - C. 4 GHz - D. 40 GHz - [[G6B05]] (D) What is an advantage of using a ferrite core toroidal inductor? #card - A. Large values of inductance may be obtained - B. The magnetic properties of the core may be optimized for a specific range of frequencies - C. Most of the magnetic field is contained in the core - D. All these choices are correct - [[G6B06]] (D) What kind of device is an integrated circuit operational amplifier? #card - A. Digital - B. MMIC - C. Programmable Logic - D. Analog - [[G6B07]] (A) Which of the following describes a type N connector? #card - A. A moisture-resistant RF connector useful to 10 GHz - B. A small bayonet connector used for data circuits - C. A low noise figure VHF connector - D. A nickel plated version of the PL-259 - [[G6B08]] (D) How is an LED biased when emitting light? #card - A. In the tunnel-effect region - B. At the Zener voltage - C. Reverse biased - D. Forward biased - [[G6B09]] Question Removed (section not renumbered) - [[G6B10]] (A) How does a ferrite bead or core reduce common-mode RF current on the shield of a coaxial cable? #card - A. By creating an impedance in the current’s path - B. It converts common-mode current to differential mode current - C. By creating an out-of-phase current to cancel the common-mode current - D. Ferrites expel magnetic fields - [[G6B11]] (B) What is an SMA connector? #card - A. A type-S to type-M adaptor - B. A small threaded connector suitable for signals up to several GHz - C. A connector designed for serial multiple access signals - D. A type of push-on connector intended for high-voltage applications - [[G6B12]] (C) Which of these connector types is commonly used for low frequency or dc signal connections to a transceiver? #card - A. PL-259 - B. BNC - C. RCA Phono - D. Type N