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Important Questions on Semiconductor Devices

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Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a half wave rectifier and give its output waveform.
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Draw circuit diagram for a P-N junction to obtain reverse bias characteristic curves. Explain the phenomenon of reverse breakdown for a P-N junction in reverse bias state by following process-

ii Zener breakdown

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Both the diodes used in the circuit shown are assumed to be ideal and have negligible resistance when these are forward biased. Built in potential in each diode is 0.7V. For the input voltages shown in the figure, the voltage (in Volts) at point A is ________
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LED emits light when connected in _____.

(Fill in the blank using 'forward bias' or 'reverse bias')

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The forward characteristic curve of a junction diode is shown in the figure :

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Calculate the resistance of the diode at

(i)  V=0·5 V

(ii) I=60 mA

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Draw a labelled diagram of a Zener diode as a voltage regulator.

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In the circuit shown below, is working as a 8 V dc regulated voltage source. When 12 V is used as an input, the power dissipated (in mW ) in each diode is (Considering both zener diodes are identical) 
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In a semiconductor diode, what is meant by a potential barrier?

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What is the advantage of an LED bulb over filament bulb?

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With reference to semiconductor devices, define a p-type semiconductor and a Zener diode. What is the use of Zener diode?

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A Zener diode is used for the following purposes.
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Multimeter are divide into two types depending on the way the indication is displayed _____ and digital.
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The RMS value of the half-wave rectifier is _____.
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A Zener diode is used for the following purposes.
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Multimeter is used for measuring the _____ of circuit.
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A multimeter is a measuring instrument that can measure multiple electrical properties like ___________.
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Zener breakdown takes place if 

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A solar cell is p - n junction operating in _____ condition.
 
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A solar cell converts sunlight energy into _____.