The unidirectional property of a pn-junction is useful for its use as which thing? -General Knowledge

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Description : The unidirectional property of a pn-junction is useful for its use as which thing

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Description : If PN junction is forward biased its resistance is (a) Zero (b) Infinity (c) A few ohm (d) A few kilo ohms

Last Answer : c) A few ohm

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Last Answer : When a P-type semiconductor makes a suitable connection with an N-type semiconductor in a special way, the connection surface is called PN junction.

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Last Answer : 1. Rectifier circuit ii. clipping and clamping iii voltage multiplier iv AM detection v. Feedback diodes vi Freewheeling diode

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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.

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Last Answer : The depletion region decreases.

Description : What is the main difference in construction between normal PN junction diodes and tunnel diodes?

Last Answer : The amount of doping.

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.

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Last Answer : Zener effect and avalanche effect.

Description : In a reverse biased PN-junction, which current carriers cause leakage current?

Last Answer : The minority carriers

Description : What type of bias opposes the PN junction barrier?

Last Answer : Forward.

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 : What is the name of the area in a PN junction that has a shortage of electrons and holes?

Last Answer : Depletion region

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Last Answer : To convert alternating current into direct current

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Last Answer : Larger microwave power outputs.

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Last Answer : Variable capacitor.

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Description : Describe the working of PN junction diode with neat sketch under forward biased condition.

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Description : Describe avalanche and zener breakdown of PN junction with neat graph.

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Description : Plot and explain I -V characteristics of a PN junction diode. 

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Last Answer : A forward-biased PN-junction,  results in increase in diffusion current 

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Last Answer : A UJT has one PN Junction

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Last Answer : The leakage current in a pn junction is of the order of µA.

Last Answer : With forward bias to a pn junction , the width of depletion layer Decreases.

Last Answer : The leakage current across a pn junction is due to Minority carriers.

Last Answer : A pn junction acts as a Unidirectional switch.

Last Answer : A reverse bias pn junction has Almost no current.

Last Answer : In the depletion region of a pn junction, there is a shortage of Holes and electrons.

Last Answer : The battery connections required to forward bias a pn junction are +ve terminal to p and –ve terminal to n.

Description : The leakage current of PN junction is caused by?

Last Answer : The leakage current of PN junction is caused by heat energy.

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