Question
What is the output PEP of an unmodulated carrier if the average power is 1060 watts?
Answer Options
- A) 530 watts
- B) 1060 watts
- C) 1500 watts
- D) 2120 watts
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Peak Envelope Power (PEP) is the power measured at the highest point of the signal envelope, while average power is the power averaged over time.
For an unmodulated carrier (a steady Continuous Wave signal), the signal envelope is flat, meaning the power remains constant. Therefore, the peak power (PEP) is exactly equal to the average power. If the average power is 1060 \text{ watts}, the output PEP is also 1060 \text{ watts}.
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