Semiconductor Electronics : Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
- Two ideal diodes are connected to a battery as shown in the circuit. The current supplied by the battery is :
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Here D1 is in forward bias and D2 is in reverse bias so, D1 will conduct and D2 will not conduct. Thus, no current will flow through DC.
I = ΔV = 5 = 1 Amp. R 10 2 Correct Option: D
Here D1 is in forward bias and D2 is in reverse bias so, D1 will conduct and D2 will not conduct. Thus, no current will flow through DC.
I = ΔV = 5 = 1 Amp. R 10 2
- In an unbiased p-n junction, holes diffuse from the p-region to n-region because of
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In p-region of p-n junction holes concentration > electrons concentration and in n-region electrons concentration > holes concentration.
Correct Option: C
In p-region of p-n junction holes concentration > electrons concentration and in n-region electrons concentration > holes concentration.
- In a n-type semiconductor, which of the following statement is true?
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In a n-type semiconductor holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
Correct Option: B
In a n-type semiconductor holes are minority carriers and pentavalent atoms are dopants.
- If in a p-n junction, a square input signal of 10 V is applied as shown, then the output across RL will be
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Here P-N junction diode rectifies half of the ac wave i.e., acts as half wave rectifier. During + ve half cycle Diode → forward biased output across will be
During –ve half cycle Diode → reverse biased output will not obtained.Correct Option: C
Here P-N junction diode rectifies half of the ac wave i.e., acts as half wave rectifier. During + ve half cycle Diode → forward biased output across will be
During –ve half cycle Diode → reverse biased output will not obtained.
- Which one of the following represents forward bias diode ?
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In forward bias, V1 > V2 i.e., in figure (d) p-type semiconductor is at higher potential w.r.t. n-type semiconductor.Correct Option: D
In forward bias, V1 > V2 i.e., in figure (d) p-type semiconductor is at higher potential w.r.t. n-type semiconductor.