National College of Business Administration & Economics

(Sargodha Campus)

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Subject Name: Basic Electronics Class: BSCS/ BCS/BS-IT
Semester: Summer Session: Spring 2019
Total Marks: 50 Examinations: Mid-Term
Date: ------------------------- Time Allowed: 1:30hr
NOTE: Section A is Compulsory. Attempt 15 questions from section B.

Section --- A

Question # 1

Part [1] Place the Correct option with False “F” and Incorrect Option with True “T”Marks [10]

1. An electron is a negatively charged particle.

2. Silicon is a conductive material.
3. The p and n regions are formed by a process called ionization.
4. A diode conducts current when forward-biased.
5. A basic half-wave rectifier consists of one diode.

Part [2] chose the correct Option in MCQ’s Marks [10]

1. When a diode is forward-biased and the bias voltage is increased, the forward current will
(a) increase (b) decrease (c) not change
2. When a diode is forward-biased and the bias voltage is increased, the voltage across the
diode(assuming the practical model) will
(a) increase (b) decrease (c) not change
3. When a diode is reverse-biased and the bias voltage is increased, the reverse current
(assuming the practical model) will
(a) increase (b) decrease (c) not change
4. If the barrier potential of a diode is exceeded, the forward current will
(a) increase (b) decrease (c) not change
5. The current in a semiconductor is produced by
(a) electrons only (b) holes only
(c) Negative ions (d) both electrons and holes
 Section --- B

Attempt 15 Question [Marks 15*2=30]

1. What is a pn junction?
2. Explain diffusion.
3. Describe the depletion region.
4. Explain what the barrier potential is and how it is created.
5. What is the typical value of the barrier potential for a silicon diode?
6. What is the typical value of the barrier potential for a germanium diode?
7. Define doping.
8. What is the difference between a pentavalent atom and a trivalent atom?
9. What are other names for the pentavalent and trivalent atoms?
10. How is an n-type semiconductor formed?
11. How is a p-type semiconductor formed?
12. What is the majority carrier in an n-type semiconductor?
13. What is the majority carrier in a p-type semiconductor?
14. By what process are the majority carriers produced?
15. By what process are the minority carriers produced?
16. What are the two conditions under which a diode is operated?
17. Under what condition is a diode never intentionally operated?
18. To more accurately represent a diode, what factors must be included?
19.Which diode model represents the most accurate approximation?
20. . Describe forward bias of a diode.
21. Explain how to forward-bias a diode.
22. Describe reverse bias of a diode.
23. Explain how to reverse-bias a diode.
24. Compare the depletion regions in forward bias and reverse bias.
25. Which bias condition produces majority carrier current?
26. How is reverse current in a diode produced?
27. When does reverse breakdown occur in a diode?