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At room temperature the current in an intrinsic semiconductor is due to
A.
holes
B.
electrons
C.
ions
D.
holes and electrons
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Intrinsic material has equal number of holes and electrons.
2.
Work function is the maximum energy required by the fastest electron at 0 K to escape from the metal surface.
A.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
True
B.
False
Work function is the minimum energy required by the fastest electron at 0 K to escape from the metal surface.
3.
The most commonly used semiconductor material is
A.
silicon
B.
germanium
C.
mixture of silicon and germanium
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Germanium is rarely used.
4.
In which of these is reverse recovery time nearly zero?
A.
Zener diode
B.
Tunnel diode
C.
Schottky diode
D.
PIN diode
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In schottky diode there is no charge storage and hence almost zero reverse recovery time.
5.
A transistor has a current gain of 0.99 in the CB mode. Its current gain in the CC mode is
A.
100
B.
99
C.
1.01
D.
0.99
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Current gain = 1 + = 100.
6.
In p-n-p transistor the current IE has two components viz. IEP due to injection of holes from p-region to n-region and IE due to injection of electrons from n-region
to p-region. Then
A.
IEp and IEn are almost equal
B.
IEp >> IEn
C.
IEn >> IEp
D.
either (a) or (c)
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Emitter is p-type in p-n-p transistor.
Therefore holes are majority carriers.
7.
In an n channel JFET, the gate is
A.
n type
B.
p type
C.
either n or p
D.
partially n & partially p
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Since channel is n type gate must be p type.
8.
The amount of photoelectric emission current depends on
A.
frequency of incident radiation
B.
intensity of incident radiation
C.
both frequency and intensity of incident radiation
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Only the intensity of incident radiation governs the amount of photoelectric emission.
9.
Assertion (A): A p-n junction has high resistance in reverse direction.
Reason (R): When a reverse bias is applied to p-n junction, the width of depletion layer increases.
A.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B.
Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C.
A is true but R is false
D.
A is false but R is true
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The increase in reverse resistance is due to widening of depletion layer.
10.
In the circuit of figure the function of resistor R and diode D are
A.
to limit the current and to protect LED against over voltage
B.
to limit the voltage and to protect LED against over current
C.
to limit the current and protect LED against reverse breakdown voltage.
D.
none of the above.
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Resistance limits current and diode is reverse connected and therefore protects LED against reverse breakdown.
11.
At very high temperatures the extrinsic semi conductors become intrinsic because
A.
drive in diffusion of dopants and carriers
B.
band to band transition dominants over impurity ionization
C.
impurity ionization dominants over band to band transition
D.
band to band transition is balanced by impurity ionization
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Covalent bonds are broken.
12.
When a voltage is applied to a semiconductor crystal then the free electrons will flow.
A.
towards positive terminal
B.
towards negative terminal
C.
either towards positive terminal or negative terminal
D.
towards positive terminal for 1 s and towards negative terminal for next 1 s
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Since electrons are negatively charged they will flow towards positive terminal.
13.
Ferrite have
A.
low copper loss
B.
low eddy current loss
C.
low resistivity
D.
higher specific gravity compared to iron
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Ferrite is a low density material of composition with Fe2O3 x O, where x is a bivalent metal, such as Cobart, Ni, Mn. These magnetic materials having very low loss of
current and used in high frequency circuit.
14.
In a p type material the Fermi level is 0.3 eV above valence band. The concentration of acceptor atoms is increased. The new position of Fermi level is likely to be
A.
0.5 eV above valence band
B.
C.
D.
below the valence band
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Addition of acceptor atom brings Fermi level closer to valence band.
15.
In an n-p-n transistor, the majority carriers in the base are
A.
electrons
B.
holes
C.
both holes and electrons
D.
either holes or electrons
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Emitter is n type and emits electrons which diffuse through the base.
16.
An LED has a rating of 2 V and 10 mA. It is used along with 6V battery. The range of series resistance is
A.
0 to 200
B.
200 - 400
C.
200 and above
D.
400 and above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
R=
= 400.
R must be at least 400 so that current in LED does not exceed 10 mA.
17.
The number of doped regions in PIN diode is
A.
B.
C.
D.
1 or 2
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A PIN diode has p and n doped regions separated by intrinsic layer.
18.
A transistor has two p-n junctions. The batteries should be connected such that
A.
both junctions are forward biased
B.
both junctions are reverse biased
C.
one junction is forward biased and the other is reverse biased
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Emitter-base junction is forward biased and base collector junction is reverse biased.
19.
A silicon (PN) junction at a temperature of 20C has a reverse saturation current of 10 pico Ampere. The reverse saturation current at 40C for the same bias is
approximately.
A.
30 pA
B.
40 pA
C.
50 pA
D.
60 pA
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
By increasing of temperature by 10C, Io become double so by increasing temperature 20C, Io become 4 time than initial value... and it is 40 PA.
20.
In a bipolar transistor the barrier potential
A.
B.
a total of 0.7 V
C.
0.7 V across each depletion layer
D.
0.35 V
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Since there are two p-n junctions, there are two depletion layers and 0.7 V across each layer.
21.
Recombination produces new electron-hole pairs
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Due to recombination the number of electron-hole pairs is reduced.
22.
An amplifier without feedback has a voltage gain of 50, input resistance of 1 k and output resistance of 2.5 k. The input resistance of the current shunt
-ve feedback amplifier using the above amplifier with a feedback factor of 0.2 is
A.
1/11 k
B.
1/5 k
C.
5 kW
D.
11 kW
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Input Resistance with feedback for current shunt,
23.
As compared to an ordinary semiconductor diode, a Schottky diode
A.
has lower cut in voltage
B.
has higher cut in voltage
C.
lower reverse saturation current
D.
both (b) and (c)
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Cut in voltage in Schottky diode is about 0.3 V as compared to 0.7 V in ordinary semiconductor diode.
24.
Assertion (A): When a high reverse voltage is applied to a p-n junction the diode breaks down.
Reason (R): High reverse voltage causes Avalanche effect.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Avalanche breakdown occurs at high reverse voltage.
25.
As compared to an ordinary semiconductor diode, a Schottky diode
A.
has higher reverse saturation current
B.
has higher reverse saturation current and higher cut in voltage
C.
has higher reverse saturation current and lower cut in voltage
D.
has lower reverse saturation current and lower cut in voltage
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
This is due to high electron concentration in metals.
26.
Crossover distortion behaviour is characteristic of
A.
class A O/P stage
B.
class B O/P stage
C.
class AB output stage
D.
common pulse O/P state
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is a characteristics of class B output stage as the amplifier is biased in cut-off region.
In class B amplifier, two transistor are operated in such a way that one is amplify the half cycle and second is amplify -ve half cycle.
27.
If ac for transistor is 0.98 then ac is equal to
A.
51
B.
49
C.
47
D.
45
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
28.
Assertion (A): The conductivity of p type semiconductor is higher than that of intrinsic semiconductor.
Reason (R): The addition of donor impurity creates additional energy levels below conduction band.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A refers to type semiconductor while R refers to n type semiconductor. Both A and R are correct but independent.
29.
In an n-p-n transistor biased for operation in forward active region
A.
emitter is positive with respect to base
B.
collector is positive with respect to base
C.
base is positive with respect to emitter and collector is positive with respect to base
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In forward active mode emitter base junction is forward biased and base collector junction is reverse biased.
30.
An increase in temperature increases the width of depletion layer.
A.
True
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
With increase in temperature width of depletion layer decreases.
B.
False
31.
A zener diode is used in
A.
voltage regulator circuit
B.
amplifier circuits
C.
both voltage regulator and amplifier circuit
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Zener diode is used only in voltage regulator circuits.
32.
A particular green LED emits light of wavelength 5490, , the energy bandgap of the semiconductor material used there is .. h = 6.6 x 10-34 J sec.
A.
2.26 eV
B.
1.98 eV
C.
1.17 eV
D.
0.74 eV
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
From Plank equation
joule
to convert it into electron volt it will be divided by 1.6 x 10-19.
33.
In a zener diode
A.
the forward current is very high
B.
sharp breakdown occurs at a certain reverse voltage
C.
the ratio v-i can be negative
D.
there are two p-n junctions
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
When reverse voltage equals breakdown value it starts conducting and voltage does not increase further.
34.
In a bipolar transistor which current is largest
A.
collector current
B.
base current
C.
emitter current
D.
base current or emitter current
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Emitter current is larger, collector current is slightly less than emitter current and base current is very small.
35.
The v-i characteristics of a FET is shown in figure. In which region is the device biased for small signal amplification
A.
AB
B.
BC
C.
CD
D.
BD
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Small signal amplifier operation is in constant current region of characteristics.
36.
Secondary emission is always decremental.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Sometimes it can be useful also.
37.
In a degenerate n type semiconductor material, the Fermi level,
A.
is in valence band
B.
is in conduction band
C.
is at the centre in between valence and conduction bands
D.
is very near valence band
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
This is due to high level of doping.
38.
The types of carriers in a semiconductor are
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Holes and electrons.
39.
A potential of 7 V is applied to a silicon diode. A resistance of 1 K ohm is also in series with the diode. The current is
A.
7 mA
B.
6.3 mA
C.
0.7 mA
D.
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
40.
Assertion (A): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode is 4nA at 20C and 32 nA at 50C.
Reason (R): The reverse saturation current in a semiconductor diode doubles for every 10C rise in temperature.
A.
B.
C.
D.
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
At 20C, 4 nA, at 30C, 8 nA, at 40C, 16 nA, at 50C, 32 nA.
41.
Calculate the stability factor and change in IC from 25C to 100C for, = 50, RB/ RE = 250, IC0 = 19.9 nA for emitter bias configuration.
A.
42.53, 0.85 A
B.
40.91, 0.58 A
C.
40.91, 0.58 A
D.
41.10, 0.39 A
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
SICO = (1 + ).
51.
= 42.53
IC = (SICO).ICO
= 42.53 x 19.9 nA
= 0.85 A.
42.
A periodic voltage has following value for equal time intervals changing suddenly from one value to next... 0, 5, 10, 20, 50, 60, 50, 20, 10, 5, 0, -5, -10 etc. Then rms value of
the waveform is
A.
31 V
B.
32 V
C.
insufficient data
D.
none of these
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
RMS value = 965 = 31.064 Volt.
43.
Work function of oxide coated cathode is much lower than that of tungsten cathode.
A.
True
B.
False
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Therefore emission current from oxide coated cathode is more.
44.
The word enhancement mode is associated with
A.
tunnel diode
B.
MOSFET
C.
JFET
D.
photo diode
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
MOSFET may be depletion mode or enhancement mode.
45.
In which region of a CE bipolar transistor is collector current almost constant?
A.
Saturation region
B.
Active region
C.
Breakdown region
D.
Both saturation and active region
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
It is used as amplifier when it operates in this region.
46.
A p-n junction diode has
A.
low forward and high reverse resistance
B.
a non-linear v-i characteristics
C.
zero forward current till the forward voltage reaches cut in value
D.
all of the above
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
A p-n Junction has all these features.
47.
Which of the following is true as regards photo emission?
A.
Velocity of emitted electrons is dependent on light intensity
B.
Rate of photo emission is inversely proportional to light intensity
C.
Maximum velocity of electron increases with decreasing wave length
D.
Both holes and electrons are produced
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
As wavelength decreases, frequency increases and maximum velocity of electron increases.
48.
The power dissipation in a transistor is the product of
A.
emitter current and emitter to base voltage
B.
emitter current and collector to emitter voltage
C.
collector current and collector to emitter voltage
D.
none of the above
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Maximum power dissipation occurs at collector junction.
49.
The normal operation of JFET is
A.
constant voltage region
B.
constant current region
C.
both constant voltage and constant current regions
D.
either constant voltage or constant current region
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
In major portion of drain characteristics ID is constant.
50.
The minority carrier life time and diffusion constant in a semiconductor material are respectively 100 microsecond and 100 cm 2/sec. The diffusion length is
A.
0.1 cm
B.
0.01 cm
C.
0.0141 cm
D.
1 cm
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Diffusion length =

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At room temperature the current in an intrinsic semiconductor is due to

holes and electrons

Answer & Explanation

Intrinsic material has equal number of holes and electrons.

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mixture of silicon and germanium

none of the above

Answer & Explanation

Germanium is rarely used.

Electronics and Communication Engineering :: Electronic Devices and Circuits

Answer & Explanation

Answer & Explanation

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Current gain = 1 + = 100.

IEp and IEn are almost equal

IEp >> IEn

IEn >> IEp

either (a) or (c)

Answer & Explanation

Emitter is p-type in p-n-p transistor.

Therefore holes are majority carriers.

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partially n & partially p

Answer & Explanation

Since channel is n type gate must be p type.

frequency of incident radiation

intensity of incident radiation

both frequency and intensity of incident radiation

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none of the above

Answer & Explanation

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A

A is true but R is false

A is false but R is true

Answer & Explanation

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The increase in reverse resistance is due to widening of depletion layer.

to limit the current and to protect LED against over voltage

to limit the voltage and to protect LED against over current

none of the above.

Answer & Explanation

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drive in diffusion of dopants and carriers

band to band transition dominants over impurity ionization

impurity ionization dominants over band to band transition

band to band transition is balanced by impurity ionization

Answer & Explanation

Covalent bonds are broken.

towards positive terminal

towards negative terminal

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either towards positive terminal or negative terminal

Answer & Explanation

low copper loss

low eddy current loss

higher specific gravity compared to iron

Answer & Explanation

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0.5 eV above valence band

0.28 eV above valence band

0.1 eV above valence band

below the valence band