Unit 1 important questions
1. Explain the working of semiconductor photo diode.
2. Explain the working & V-I characteristics of tunnel diode.
3. Define clipping and clamping circuits, differentiate between them.
4. Describe the operation of full wave rectifier with necessary waveforms.
5. Explain the operation of PN junction under forward bias and reverse bias conditions with its
characteristics.
6. Explain positive clippers with and without bias.
7. Explain the operation of Zener diode along with its characteristics.
8. What is LED? Explain the construction and working of LED in brief.
9. Write about diode resistances, diode capacitances.
10. Differentiate between Avalanche breakdown and Zener diode.
11. Explain the effect of temperature on diode in forward and reverse bias.
12. Problems
Unit 2 important questions
1. Explain the working of npn and pnp transistors.
2. Derive the relation between transistor constants.
3. Explain the input, output characteristics of CB, CE configurations.
4. What is early effect? Explain the consequences of early effect.
5. Explain voltage divider biasing method.
6. What are compensation techniques? Explain briefly.
7. Explain how transistor works as an amplifier.
8. Compare all transistor configurations.
9. Explain the operation of RC coupled amplifier and also explain the frequency response of it.
10. Problems
Unit 3 important questions
1. Explain the construction of n-channel & p-channel JFETs.
2. Explain the meaning of field effect in FET.
3. Compare FET & BJT.
4. Classify FETs.
5. Mention the applications of FET