Question
What is the ratio of PEP to average power for an unmodulated carrier?
Answer Options
- A) 0.707
- B) 1.00
- C) 1.414
- D) 2.00
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Peak Envelope Power (PEP) is the maximum power achieved at the peak of the modulation envelope, and average power is the power averaged over a period of time (usually the longest modulation cycle).
For an unmodulated continuous wave (CW) carrier, the signal strength is constant; it is not varying. Therefore, the peak power (PEP) is the same as the average power, meaning the ratio of PEP to average power for an unmodulated carrier is 1.00.
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