The lower the noise figure creep value of the amplifier, the less noise the amplifier introduces.

Question

Options

• ATrue
• BFalse

• A
  83% (20)
• B
  17% (4)

Explanation

Option A is correct because noise figure (NF) is a measure of signal-to-noise ratio degradation caused by an amplifier - a lower value means the amplifier adds less noise to the signal passing through it. An ideal, noiseless amplifier would have a noise figure of 0 dB, so values closer to zero indicate better performance. Option B is wrong because it contradicts this well-established relationship: claiming the statement is false would imply a lower noise figure somehow means more noise, which inverts the definition entirely.

Memory tip: Think of noise figure like a golf score - lower is better. Just as a lower golf score means fewer strokes (less penalty), a lower noise figure means fewer noise additions to your signal.

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