Exercise: Semiconductor Diodes

Questions for: Semiconductor Diodes

The heavier the current in a Zener diode in reverse bias, ________ dynamic resistance value.
A:
the more the
B:
the less the
C:
there is substantially more
D:
there is no change in the
Answer: B
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The ________ the current through a diode, the ________ the dc resistance level.
A:
higher, lower
B:
lower, lower
C:
lower, higher
D:
higher, higher
Answer: C
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Diodes are connected ________ to increase the current-carrying capacity.
A:
in series
B:
in parallel
C:
in parallel-series
D:
None of the above
Answer: B
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The reverse recovery time of most commercial switching diodes is in the range of ________.
A:
picoseconds
B:
a few nanoseconds
C:
several microseconds
D:
milliseconds
Answer: B
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The term ________ is often used when comparing the resistance level of materials.
A:
permittivity
B:
inductivity
C:
conductivity
D:
resistivity
Answer: D
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