Physics

Semiconductors and Diodes

461 Questions

Semiconductors and diodes form the foundation of modern electronics, covering topics like intrinsic carrier concentration and Zener breakdown. Questions often explore the characteristics of bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and the properties of doped silicon materials. This topic is crucial for physics and electronics engineering competitive exams.

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Semiconductors and Diodes Questions

Multiple choice
  1. is 0.70 V

  2. is 0.76 V

  3. is 0.82 V

  4. Cannot be estimated from the data given

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Multiple choice
  1. 0.15 MV. cm-1, directed from p −region to n −region

  2. 0.15 MV. cm-1, directed from n −region to p −region

  3. 1 80 MV. cm-1, directed from p-region to n −region

  4. 1.80 MV. cm-1, directed from n −region to p −region

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Multiple choice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

$\text{Only one diode will be in ON conditions} \\ \text{When lower diode is in ON condition, then} \\ V_m = \frac{2k}{2.5k} V_{sat} = \frac{2}{2.5}10 = 8 V \\ \text{when upper diode is in ON condition} \\ V_m = \frac{2k}{2.5k} V_{sat} = \frac{2}{4}(-10) = -5 V$