Description : The width of depletion layer of a P-N junction – (1) decreases with light doping (2) increases with heavy doping (3) is independent of applied voltage (4) is increased under reverse bias
Last Answer : (4) is increased under reverse bias Explanation: The total width of the depletion region is a function of applied reverse-bias and impurity concentration. Forward bias decreases the depletion region width whilst reverse bias increases it.
Description : Define i)P-N junction diode ii) Depletion layer iii)Forward bias iv)Reverse bias of P-N junction diode
Last Answer : i)P-N junction diode: It is a semiconductor device in which half of its region is P-type and other half is N-type. ii) Depletion layer: The region where free electrons and free holes are absent ... and negative terminal is connected to p-side of p-n junction diode, it is said to be reverse bias.
Description : On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a p-n junction diode current (a) Increases slowly (b) Remains fixed (c) Suddenly increases (d) Decreases slowly
Last Answer : (c) Suddenly increases
Last Answer : With forward bias to a pn junction , the width of depletion layer Decreases.
Description : Depletion region of a junction is formed _________ (a) during the manufacturing process (b) under forward bias (c) under reverse bias (d) when temperature varies
Last Answer : (a) during the manufacturing process
Description : When reverse bias is applied to a junction diode, it 1.increases the potential barrier 2.decreases the potential barrier 3.greatly increases the minority carrier current 4.greatly increases the majority carrier current
Last Answer : When reverse bias is applied to a junction diode, it increases the potential barrier
Description : Consider the following statements regarding the formation of P-N junctions: 1. Holes diffuse across the junction from P-side to N-side 2. The depletion layer is wiped out. 3. There is continuous flow of current across the junction 4 ... correct? (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 2 and 4
Last Answer : Ans: (c) When a pn-junction is formed, there will be diffusion of carries across the junctions followed by recombination, and the creation of a depletion layer across which a ... potential is established, which will prevent further diffusion of carries across the junction, leading to equilibrium
Description : In a PN-junction with open circuit terminal (equilibrium), with P doping higher as compared to N doping (A) N-side depletion region is small as compared to p-side depletion region (B) N-side ... depletion region (C) N-side depletion region is same as p-side depletion region (D) Cannot say
Last Answer : In a PN-junction with open circuit terminal (equilibrium), with P doping higher as compared to N doping N-side depletion region is small as compared to p-side depletion region
Description : In order to reverse bias in a PN junction, what terminal of a battery is connected to the P material?
Last Answer : Negative.
Description : Tunnel diode is a: a) Power diode b) Has light doping c) Has heavy doping d) Is a reverse recovery diode Ans: C 76.LEDs are fabricated from: a) Silicon b) Germanium c) Si or Ge d) Gallium arsenide
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Junction breakdown occurs: a) With forward bias b) With reverse bias c) Under high temperature condition d) Because of excess heating of the diode
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : When a reverse bias is applied to a diode, it will a. Raise the potential barrier b. Lower the potential barrier c. Increases the majority-carrier a current greatly d. None of these
Last Answer : a. Raise the potential barrier
Description : In forward bias, the width of potential barrier __________ (a) Increases (b) decreases (c) remains same (d) no effect
Last Answer : (b) decreases
Description : In the depletion region in the P-N junction there are: a) No charges b) No current c) No mobile charges d) No electron
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Explain the forward bias characteristics of a P-N Junction diode.
Last Answer : forward and reverse characteristics of P-N junction diode.
Description : Which breakdown theory explains the action that takes place in a heavily doped PN-junction with a reverse bias of less than 5 volts?
Last Answer : Zener effect.
Last Answer : A reverse bias pn junction has Almost no current.
Description : A, when there is an increase in the input voltage, the forward bias of Q1 increases/decreases (which one).
Last Answer : Increases.
Description : In the reverse biased p-n junction, the current is of the order of (a) Ampere (b) Milliampere (c) Microampere (d) Nano-ampere
Last Answer : (d) Nano-ampere
Description : The capacitance of reverse biased P-N junction 1. Decreases with increasing the reverse bias 2. Increases with increasing the reverse bias 3. Depends only on reverse saturation current 4. Makes the P-N junction more effective at high frequencies
Last Answer : The capacitance of reverse biased P-N junction Decreases with increasing the reverse bias
Description : How depletion region get thin by increasing doping level in a zener diode?
Last Answer : Doping is a process of mixing sum impurity in a iinsulator andthen that acts like conductor...The materials which are said tobehave like this are called semi conductor . it is very often toknow ... theDepletion region remains there but it never ends....i-e depletionregion can not be removed finally
Description : Define Depletion region and Barrier voltage of PN junction.
Last Answer : 1. Depletion region : The region consisting of immobile positive charge at n-side and immobile negative charge at p-side near the junction acts like a barrier and prevents the further flow of ... charge formed at the p-n junction is called barrier voltage, barrier potential or junction barrier.
Description : In a junction transistor, the doping level of collector region is: (1) Higher than emitter region (2) Lower than base region (3) Is higher than base region but lower than emitter region (4) Independent of the doping of base and emitter regions.
Last Answer : In a junction transistor, the doping level of collector region is: Is higher than base region but lower than emitter region.
Description : raft increases with increase in forward speed for most of the implement, mainly due to a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably b) More working width c) Increased working depth d) Draft decreases with increase in speed of implement
Last Answer : a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably
Description : When the reverse bias on a varactor is increased, what happens to the effective capacitance?
Last Answer : Capacitance decreases.
Description : Process of conversion low voltage to high voltage is called _______ (a) Rectification (b)forward bias (c) reverse bias (d) amplification
Last Answer : (d) amplification
Description : A diode in which the change in reverse bias voltage varies the capacitance is called as A) Varactor diode B) Switching diode C) Tunnel diode D) Zener-diode
Last Answer : A diode in which the change in reverse bias voltage varies the capacitance is called as Varactor diode
Description : When the current in a power transmission line is increased, the power loss _____________. A. increases as the square of the current B. decreases as the square root of the current C. remains the same, as it is independent of current flow D. increases in direct proportion as the current
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : The purpose of a heat sink, as frequently used with transistors, is to ____________. A. prevent excessive temperature rise B. compensate for excessive doping C. increase the reverse current D. decrease the forward current
Description : A device used to avoid the relay destroying the op-amp is A. diode B. LED C. reverse bias diode D. forward biased diode
Last Answer : reverse bias diode
Description : According to Ohm’s law, what happens to circuit current if the applied voltage (a) increases, (b) decreases?
Last Answer : (a) Current increases (b) Current decreases
Description : To properly bias an NPN transistor, what polarity voltage is applied to the collector, and what is its relationship to the base voltage?
Last Answer : Positive, more positive.
Description : When two semiconductors of p-and ntype are brought in contact, they form p-n junction which acts like a/an – (1) Conductor (2) Oscillator (3) Rectifier (4) Amplifier
Last Answer : (3) Rectifier Explanation: P-n junction is a device which flows current in one direction when it is forward biased and when it is reverse biased it doesn't flow any current through it. So it ... (AC), which periodically reverses direction, to direct current (DC), which flows in only one direction.
Description : The waveform of a certain signal can be studied by – (1) Spectrometer (2) Cathode ray oscilloscope (3) p - n junction diode (4) Sonometer
Last Answer : (4) Sonometer Explanation: A spectrometer is an instrument used to measure properties of light over a specific portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Cathode ray oscilloscope is an electronic display ... electron beam that is used to produce visible patterns or graphs on a phosphorescent screen.
Description : A semiconductor device made up of a single p-n Junction is called a: w) transistor x) diode y) Fet z) integrated circuit
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DIODE
Description : When two semiconductors of pand n-type are brought in contact, they form p-n junction which acts like a/an (1) Conductor (2) Oscillator (3) Rectifier (4) Amplifier
Last Answer : Rectifier
Description : The waveform of a certain signal can be studied by (1) Spectrometer (2) Cathode ray oscilloscope (3) p – n junction diode (4) Sonometer
Last Answer : Sonometer
Description : Which of the following statements is true concerning a stepdown transformer in an operating AC power circuit? A. Voltage and current will both be increased. B. Voltage and current will both be decreased C. Voltage decreases as current increases. D. Voltage increases as current decreases.
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : When the voltage remains constant and the resistance is increased in a series circuit, the flow of current _____________. A. increases by the square of the original value B. increases C. remains the same D. decreases
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : What is depletion region in PN junction?
Last Answer : The region around the junction from which the mobile charge carriers ( electrons and holes) are depleted is called as depletion region.since this region has immobile ions, which are electrically charged , the depletion region is also known as space charge region.
Description : When a PN junction is forward biased, what happens to the depletion region?
Last Answer : The depletion region decreases.
Last Answer : In the depletion region of a pn junction, there is a shortage of Holes and electrons.
Description : Melting point of ice _______. (1) increases with increase of pressure (2) decreases with increase of pressure (3) is independent of pressure (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) decreases with increase of pressure Explanation: The melting point of ice at 1 atmosphere of pressure is very close to 0 °C (32 °F, 273.15 K); this is also known as the ice point.
Description : According to special theory of relativity the mass of a particle – (1) increases with increase in velocity with respect to an observer. (2) decreases with increase in velocity. (3) decreases with decrease in velocity. (4) is independent of its velocity.
Last Answer : (1) increases with increase in velocity with respect to an observer. Explanation: According to the Special Theory of Relativity, the mass of a moving object measures more as its velocity increases until, ... becomes infinite. This is because as an object gains speed, it gains more (kinetic) energy.
Description : According to special theory of relativity the mass of a particle (1) increases with increase in velocity with respect to an observer. (2) decreases with increase in velocity. (3) decreases with decrease in velocity. (4) is independent of its velocity.
Last Answer : increases with increase in velocity with respect to an observer.
Description : What type of bias opposes the PN junction barrier?
Last Answer : Forward.
Last Answer : The battery connections required to forward bias a pn junction are +ve terminal to p and –ve terminal to n.
Description : When pressure is increased the melting point of ice – (1) increases (2) does not change (3) decreases (4) depends on the impurities in the ice
Last Answer : (3) decreases Explanation: In this case. if we increase the pressure on the ice the ice-water system wants to try to lower it again. It can do that by making itself fit into a ... the melting point of ice decreases because of the inversal relationship between the pressure and melting point of ice.
Description : Assuming all other parameters remain constant, what happens to the pressure of a gas when the volume of the gas is increased? w) increases x) decreases y) fluctuates sinusoidally z) remains the same
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- DECREASES
Description : When pressure is increased the melting point of ice (1) increases (2) does not change (3) decreases (4) depends on the impurities in the ice
Last Answer : decreases