Practice Introduction - Semiconductor Devices and Applications - Basic Electronics Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What type of semiconductors make up a P-N Junction Diode?

💡 Hint: Think about the charge carriers.

Question 2 Easy

In forward bias, which terminal is connected to the p-type side?

💡 Hint: Remember how voltage affects conduction.

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Question 1

What type of current does a P-N Junction Diode allow?

Current in both directions
Only in forward direction
Only in reverse direction

💡 Hint: Think of the diode's behavior under different biases.

Question 2

True or False: In reverse bias, a diode can conduct current indefinitely.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of reverse bias.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Calculate the current flowing through a silicon diode with a forward bias voltage of 0.8V when connected with a 1kΩ resistor.

💡 Hint: Use Ohm's law to find the current.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the effects of temperature on the P-N Junction Diode characteristics, especially regarding the forward voltage drop.

💡 Hint: Consider how thermally generated charge carriers contribute.

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