Semiconductor Devices and Applications
The chapter provides an overview of semiconductor devices and their applications in electronics. It covers essential components such as P-N junction diodes, rectifiers, and bipolar junction transistors, highlighting their characteristics and functionalities. Various applications of these devices in power regulation and amplification are also discussed, demonstrating their significance in modern electronic circuits.
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What we have learnt
- P-N junction diodes allow current flow in one direction and are essential for rectification.
- Rectifiers convert AC signals to DC, with half-wave and full-wave configurations providing different outputs.
- Bipolar junction transistors serve as current-controlled devices, utilized widely for amplification in circuits.
Key Concepts
- -- PN Junction Diode
- A semiconductor device formed by the junction of p-type and n-type materials that allows current to flow in one direction.
- -- Rectifier
- An electronic circuit that converts alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC).
- -- Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT)
- A semiconductor device with three terminals (Emitter, Base, Collector) that is used as a switch or amplifier.
- -- Zener Diode
- A diode that allows current to flow in the reverse direction when a specific reverse voltage is reached, commonly used for voltage regulation.
- -- Frequency Response
- The way a device responds to different frequencies, essential for understanding amplifier behavior.
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