Multiple choice

Choose proper substitutes for X and Y to make the following statement correct. Tunnel diode and Avalanche photodiode are operated in X bias and Y bias respectively.

  1. X: reverse, Y: reverse

  2. X: reverse, Y: forward

  3. X: forward, Y: reverse

  4. X: forward, Y: forward
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Tunnel diode shows the negative characteristics in forward bias. It is used in forward bias.

Avalanche photo diode in reverse bias.

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