Assume the output of an amplifier has both peaks clipped. This can be caused by
A)too little gain
B)Q- point is not centered
C)power supply voltage is too high
D)all of the above

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Clipping occurs when the output signal reaches a level beyond which it cannot increase, often due to the limitations of the amplifier's power supply or its design. If the Q-point (quiescent point) is not centered, it means the amplifier is not operating in its optimal linear region, leading to both positive and negative peaks of the output signal being clipped. Too little gain would not cause clipping but would result in a lower output amplitude. A too high power supply voltage does not directly cause clipping; instead, clipping is related to how the amplifier's design utilizes the power supply voltage in relation to the signal it amplifies.

Assume the Output of an Amplifier Has Both Peaks Clipped