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Key Semiconductor Questions and Concepts

The document outlines important questions for a unit on semiconductor devices, focusing on topics such as the advantages of silicon over germanium, the effects of temperature on conductivity, and breakdown mechanisms in diodes. It includes both 2-mark and 7-mark questions that require explanations, calculations, and diagrams related to pn junction diodes, rectifiers, and various types of diodes. Additionally, it emphasizes the characteristics and applications of diodes in electronic circuits.

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Key Semiconductor Questions and Concepts

The document outlines important questions for a unit on semiconductor devices, focusing on topics such as the advantages of silicon over germanium, the effects of temperature on conductivity, and breakdown mechanisms in diodes. It includes both 2-mark and 7-mark questions that require explanations, calculations, and diagrams related to pn junction diodes, rectifiers, and various types of diodes. Additionally, it emphasizes the characteristics and applications of diodes in electronic circuits.

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UNIT: 1

2 MARKS MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Q1. Why Si is preferred over Ge for manufacturing of electronics


devices?
Q2. Explain the effect of temperature on conductivity of a
semiconductor.
Q3. Distinguish between avalanche and zener breakdown.
Q4. Calculate the dynamic forward and reverse resistance of a p -n j
unction diode when the applied voltage is 0.25 V at T=300 K given
lO =2μA.
Q5. Draw the V-1 characteristic of a zener diode regulates the
voltages.
Q6. Differentiate the following:
a. avalanche and Zener breakdown
b. half wave and full wave rectifier
c. clipper and clamper circuits

7 MARKS IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

Q1. Explain the V-I characteristics of pn junction [Link] draw


well labelled charateristics.
Q2. Explain reverse breakdown of the diode.
Q3. Explain the working of full wave and half wave rectifier . Also
draw input and output waveform with proper diagram.
Q4. Derive the expression for following:
a. DC voltage and DC current
b. RMS valve of current
c. Ripple factor
Q5. What do you mean by clamper circuits. Explain how they are
differ for clipper circuits with proper waveform.
Q6. Explain how Zener diode is used as Shunt [Link] explain
voltage multipler circuits with proper diagram.
Q7. Explain the following:
a. LED
b. Photodiode
c. Tunnel diode
d. Varactor diode

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