Amateur ExtraE5A05
What is the result of increasing the Q of an impedance-matching circuit?
A
Answer
Electrical principles and calculations
Type
A
Matching bandwidth is decreased
B
Matching bandwidth is increased
C
Losses increase
D
Harmonics increase
Answer Notes
The Quality factor (Q) of a circuit is a measure of its selectivity. It is mathematically defined as the ratio of the resonant frequency to the bandwidth (Q = f / BW). Rearranging this formula shows that bandwidth is inversely proportional to Q (BW = f / Q).
Because of this inverse relationship, increasing the Q of an impedance-matching circuit results in a narrower, or decreased, matching bandwidth. A high-Q circuit is highly selective and only passes a very narrow range of frequencies.
Options suggesting the bandwidth increases or that harmonics increase are incorrect. Higher Q actually provides a sharper frequency response and better harmonic suppression.
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