Exercise: Semiconductor Diodes

Questions for: Semiconductor Diodes

The potential at which the characteristics curve vertical rise occurs is commonly referred to as the ________.
A:
offset
B:
threshold
C:
firing potential
D:
All of the above
Answer: D
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The ac resistance of a diode is the ________ of the characteristic curve at the Q-point of operation.
A:
reciprocal of the slope
B:
slope
C:
midpoint
D:
average value
Answer: A
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Varying the ________ can control the location of the Zener region.
A:
forward current
B:
doping levels
C:
forward voltage
D:
dc resistance
Answer: B
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Any electron that has left its parent atom has ________ energy state relative to any electron in the atomic structure.
A:
the same
B:
a lower
C:
a higher
D:
an undefined
Answer: C
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In n-type material the ________ is called the majority carrier.
A:
electron
B:
hole
C:
proton
D:
neutron
Answer: A
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