Description : Can the barrier voltage of a diode act as a voltage source?
Last Answer : No, we don not consider the barrier voltage of a diode to beable to act as a voltage source. The barrier voltage arises duringconstruction of the p-n junction, and it results from ... as a voltage sourcebecause it cannot supply current the way we understand conventionalvoltage sources are able do.
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 : Avalanche breakdown in a diode occurs when a. Potential barrier is reduced to zero. b. Forward current exceeds certain value. c. Reverse bias exceeds a certain value. d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Reverse bias exceeds a certain value.
Description : What are the most important advantages of the Schottky barrier diode?
Last Answer : Lower forward resistance and low noise.
Description : What is barrier potential?
Last Answer : Because of the oppositely charged ions present on both sides of PN junction an electric potential is established across the junction even without any external voltage source which is termed as barrier potential.
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Exit age description function (E) and internal age distribution function (I) are related as, E = -(dI/dθ) (B) Chemisorption studies are useful in the ... energy (D) A catalyst increases the potential energy barrier over which the reactants must pass to form products
Last Answer : (D) A catalyst increases the potential energy barrier over which the reactants must pass to form products
Description : The potential difference set up across the depletion region is called (a) Absolute potential (b) neutral potential (c) reverse potential (d) potential barrier
Last Answer : (d) 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 : The potential barrier for germanium is _______ (a) 0.6 V (b) 0.2 V (c) 0.3 V (d) 0.5 V
Last Answer : (c) 0.3 V
Description : Barrier potential in a P-N junction is caused by (A) Thermally generated electrons and holes. (B) Diffusion of majority carriers across the junction. (C) Migration of minority carriers across the junction. (D) Flow of drift current.
Last Answer : (B) Diffusion of majority carriers across the junction.
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 : Barrier potential in a P-N junction is caused by (A) thermally generated electrons and holes (B) diffusion of majority carriers across the junction (C) migration of minority carriers across the junction (D) flow of drift current.
Last Answer : Barrier potential in a P-N junction is caused by migration of minority carriers across the junction
Description : The potential barrier at a P - N junction is due to 1. Majority carriers 2. Minority carriers 3. Both majority and minority carriers 4. Fixed donor and acceptor ions
Last Answer : The potential barrier at a P - N junction is due to Fixed donor and acceptor ions
Description : What is the potential barrier of metal?
Last Answer : Potential barrier of metal is zero.
Description : On AC vessels, which of the following statements represents the most difficult problem involved in obtaining a DC potential suitable for use by computer components? A. A stepdown transformer is ... voltage must be rectified and made ripple free. D. Rectifiers cannot operate with voltage regulators.
Last Answer : Answer: C
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 : Under certain circumstances, the gut may become a source of sepsis and serve as the motor of systemic inflammatory response syndrome. Microbial translocation is the process by which microorganisms ... intestinal mucosal permeability c. Decreased host defense mechanisms d. Lack of enteral feeding
Last Answer : Answer: a, b, c, d 99 Translocation is promoted in three general ways: 1) altered permeability of the intestinal mucosa as caused by shock, sepsis, distant injury, or cell toxins; 2) ... trauma patient d. Fifty percent of non-nitrogen caloric requirements should be provided in the form of fat
Description : In a semiconductor diode, p-side is earthed and to n-side is applied a potential of -2 volt; the diode shall (a) Conduct (b) Not conduct (c) Conduct partially (d) Break down
Last Answer : a) Conduct
Description : A forward potential of 10V is applied to a Si diode. A resistance of 1 KΩ is also in series with the diode. The current is a. 10 mA b. 9.3 mA c. 0.7 mA d. 0
Last Answer : b. 9.3 mA
Description : A forward potential of 10V is applied to a Si diode. A resistance of 1 KΩ is in series with the diode. The current through the diode is
Last Answer : A forward potential of 10V is applied to a Si diode. A resistance of 1 KΩ is in series with the diode. The current through the diode is 9.3 mA
Description : How does the temperature affect the Zener voltage of a Zener diode?
Last Answer : The Zener voltage of a Zener diode is affected by temperature changes. The Zener voltage of a diode is directly proportional to the temperature. This means that as the temperature increases, the ... is given by the Zener voltage temperature coefficient, which is specified in the diode's datasheet.
Description : When the peak output voltage is 100 V the PIV for each diode in a center-tapped full-wave rectifier is (neglecting the diode drop)?
Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer
Description : What effect does an open diode have on the output voltage of a half wave rectifier and on a full wave rectifier?
Last Answer : An open diode will result in no output from a half waverectifier, and an open diode will cut the output of a full waverectifier in half.
Description : In the illustration, the component VR2 on the A1 AMPLIFIER MODULE is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply from common B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to terminal ... 2 at 9.1 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Description : In the illustration, the component VR1 on the A1 AMPLIFIER MODULE is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply from common B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to ... terminal 9 at 6.6 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : In the illustration, the component VR1 on the A1A1 PCB is _________. EL-0060 A. a zener diode to regulate the +9 volt power supply B. a variable resistor diode to control the output to terminal 9 that controls ... terminal 9 at 6.6 volts DC D. a tunnel diode with a breakdown voltage of 6.6 Volts DC
Description : In the illustration, the diode between terminals 16 and 17 is to _________. EL-0046 A. act as a short circuit for the sensing coil when CEMF is applied B. insure that the voltage across the coil does not exceed 9 volts C. improve response time D. act as a filter to prevent hunting
Description : In the illustration, the diode between terminals 16 and 17 is to _________. EL-0046 A. insure that the voltage across the governor coil (EG-3P) never exceeds .6 VDC B. compensate for the ... heating up C. protect the electronic governor from counter EMF D. act as a filter to prevent hunting
Description : You have installed a Zener diode in parallel with a load. While measuring the voltage across the Zener diode it is found that it does not change as the current through the load increases. This means that the ... is working as it should B. is shorted C. is open D. does not regulate as it should
Description : Which of the following statements represents an application of a silicon controlled rectifier? A. To provide DC power for a main propulsion motor. B. For use as a voltage reference diode. C. For sensing flame in an automated burner. D. To eliminate power supply hum.
Description : What Is Zener Diode? What Is Voltage Regulator?
Last Answer : The breakdown region of a p-n diode can be made very sharp and almost vertical diodes with almost vertical breakdown region are known a s zener diodes. A zener diode operating in the ... . Voltage regulator: The output remains constant despite changes in the input voltage due to zener effect.
Description : Hat Is Zener Diode? What Is Voltage Regulator?
Last Answer : The breakdown region of a p-n diode can be made very sharp and almost vertical diodes with almost vertical breakdown region are known a s zener diodes. A zener diode operating in the breakdown ... . It is this constant voltage that has made the zener diode an important device in voltage regulation.
Description : What is Zener Diode ? What is a voltage Regulator ?
Last Answer : The breakdown region of a p n diode can be made very sharp and almost vertical Diodes with almost vertical breakdown region are known as Zever Diodes. A Zener diodes operating in the breakdown ... VOLTAGE REGULATOR : The output remains constant despite changes in input voltage due to Zever effect.
Description : A large negative voltage is applied to the plate of a diode, and a largewhat tube parameter has been exceeded?
Last Answer : Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV).
Description : An ac voltage is applied across a diode. The tube will conduct when
Last Answer : Positive.
Description : How does the current-diode detector differ from the voltage-diode detector?
Last Answer : The current-diode detector is in parallel with the input and load.
Description : A circuit which develops voltage across the horizontal deflection plates is known as a) Time base generator b) Electron gun c) Thermionic diode d) Zener diode
Last Answer : a) Time base generator
Description : In the diode equation, the voltage equivalent of temperature is a. 11600/T b. T/11600 c. T x 11600 d. 11600/T2
Last Answer : b. T/11600
Description : The knee voltage (cut in voltage) of Si diode is a. 0.2 V b. 0.7 V c. 0.8 V d. 1.0 V
Last Answer : b. 0.7 V
Description : Explain Zener diode as voltage regulator.
Last Answer : Zener Diodes can be used to produce a stabilised voltage output with low ripple under varying load current conditions. By passing a small current through the diode from a voltage source, via a ... across the load in spite of variations in the input voltage or changes in the load current.
Last Answer : 10 ohm
Description : Explain with circuit diagram operation of zener diode as a voltage regulator.
Last Answer : The function of a regulator is to provide a constant output voltage to a load connected in parallel with it in spite of the ripples in the supply voltage or the variation in the load ... V0 = VZ is obtained across RL, whenever the input voltage remains within a minimum and maximum voltage.
Description : ‘Germanium diode knee voltage is lower than silicon diode knee voltage.' Justify.
Last Answer : Justification: The band gap between conduction and valence band for Germanium (0.66eV) is less as compared to Silicon (1.11eV).Hence less energy is required to start conduction in Germanium diode.
Description : A zener voltage regulator has load requirements of 12 V and 2 A. The zener diode minimum current requirement is 0.2 A. The minimum voltage at input is 24 V. What is the required value of series resistance with source? A) 5.45 Ω B) 6 Ω C) 7.2 Ω D) 6.38 Ω
Last Answer : A zener voltage regulator has load requirements of 12 V and 2 A. The zener diode minimum current requirement is 0.2 A. The minimum voltage at input is 24 V. What is the required value of series resistance with source? A) 5.45 Ω B) 6 Ω C) 7.2 Ω D) 6.38 Ω
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 : The diode oftenly used for voltage regulation in electronic circuits is (a) Zener (b) Varactor (c) Silicon (d) Germanium
Last Answer : The diode oftenly used for voltage regulation in electronic circuits is Zener.
Description : The cut-in voltage of a silicon diode is approx. • 0.7 volt • 0.3 volt • 1.4 volt • None of the above.
Last Answer : The cut-in voltage of a silicon diode is approx. 0.7 volt
Description : With a 12 V supply, a silicon diode, and a 370 - ohm resistor in series, what voltage will be dropped across the diode? a) 0.3V b) 0.7V c) 0.9V d) 1.4V
Last Answer : 0.7V
Last Answer : A Zener diode is operated in the Reverse bias around the knee of breakdown region mode as a voltage stabilizer.