Exercise: Diodes And Applications

Questions for: Diodes And Applications

A pure semiconductor material ___ very well.
A:
conducts
B:
insulates
C:
conducts and insulates
D:
neither conducts nor insulates
Answer: D
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The peak inverse voltage (PIV) for the diode in the give circuit equals ___.

A:
3 V
B:
2.3 V
C:
0 V
D:
6 V
Answer: A
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Connecting a capacitor filter to the circuit in the given circuit will___.

A:
produce a nearly-constant dc voltage
B:
reduce the output voltage
C:
increase the ripple voltage
D:
lower the surge current
Answer: A
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___ occurs when a pn junction is first formed.
A:
Recombination
B:
Covalent bonding
C:
Crystallization
D:
Breakdown
Answer: A
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Special diodes designed to conduct in the reverse direction are called _______________ diodes.
A:
zener
B:
varactor
C:
LED
D:
switching
Answer: A
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