Electronic Devices and circuits Theory-Diode Applications - Practice Questions

Question 1

Reverse breakdown is a condition in which a diode

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Question 2

For a forward-biased diode, as temperature is ________, the forward current ________ for a given value of forward voltage.

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Question 3

The boundary between p-type material and n-type material is called

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Question 4

What factor(s) do(es) the barrier potential of a pn junction depend on?

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Question 5

Under normal conditions a diode conducts current when it is

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Question 6

Forward bias is the condition that allows current through a pn junction.

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Question 7

A silicon diode measures a low value of resistance with the meter leads in both positions. The trouble, if any, is

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Question 8

An n-type semiconductor material

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Question 9

The movement of free electrons in a conductor is called

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Question 10

The maximum number of electrons in each shell of an atom is

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