Which device is used to increase the magnitude of the signal?

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  1. Rectifier
  2. Attenuator
  3. Amplifier
  4. Inverter

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Option 3 : Amplifier
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  • The Amplifier is an electronic circuit that is used to increase the strength of a weak input signal in terms of voltage, current, or power.
  • The process of increasing the strength of a weak signal is known as amplification.
  • An amplifier is used to obtain an amplification of the frequency response of a communication signal.
  • It is because reactance of the capacitors in the circuit changes with signal frequency and hence affects the output voltage.
  • The curve drawn between voltage gain and the signal frequency of an amplifier is known as frequency response.
  • An attenuator is an electronic device that reduces the magnitude of an electrical signal without appreciably distorting its waveform.
  • An attenuator is effectively the opposite of an amplifier. An amplifier provides gain, while an attenuator provides loss, or gain less than 1.
  • A rectifier is an electronics device that converts ac signals into dc signals.
  • An inverter is an electronics device that converts dc signals into ac signals.
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