What is the effect of temperature on breakdown voltage in a p-n junction?

Q: Which region in a transistor is highly doped. Why?

A: SOltuion: Given that which region in the transistor are doped highly and why?

Q: The emitter-base junction in a transistor has... A. Forward bias at all times B. Reverse bias at all…

A: A transistor is a three-terminal device. It has two junctions. Three terminals are Emitter, Base,…

Q: how does the band structure of a solid makes it an insulator, semiconductor or conductor?

A: Explanation: Conductor: The conductor is a material that contains free movable charges which conduct…

Q: The number of electrons is ... the acceptors concentration in P-type semiconductors. O greater than…

A: P-type semiconductors : I formed by doping the semiconductor material by group 13 elements. Thus ,…

Q: Determine Vcg in the transistor circuit shown in figure. The transistor is of silicon and has B =…

A: Given:VBB=5VVCC=10VRC=100ΩRB=10KΩ=10000Ωβ=150Its is a silicon transistor,for forward bias condition…

Q: What are the essential characterstic of a semiconductor?

A: Semiconductor is a material which has it conductivity between an insulator and a conductor, which is…

Q: The larger the band gap, the lower the electrical conductivity at lower temperature. TRUE FALSE

A: The bandgap is one of the major factors which determines the electrical conductivity of the…

Q: Minority carriers (holes) are injected into a homogeneous n-type semiconductor sample at one point.…

A: Given:   d=1.2 cm  t=100μs Then drift velocity is given by formula-…

Q: What should be the width of the band gap of the semiconductor from which the LED that glows green is…

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Q: The I-V characteristic of the diode lie in the... a) 1st and 2nd quadrant, b) 1st and 3rd quadrant,…

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Q: In semiconductors, the conductivity 2 poin is mainly proportional to a function of temperature:…

A: The electrical conductivity of any substance be it a conductor, an insulator or semiconductor…

Q: Why the conductivity of a pure semiconductor increases with temperature?

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Q: When a PN- junction diode is reversed-biased, its series resistance is about__________. * 1- 10 Ω 2-…

A: In the given question, We have to discuss about the series resistance of PN junction diode when it…

Q: The electrons in the conduction band are known as?

A: To Explain: What are the electrons in the conduction band called.

Q: How does a semiconductor differ from a conductor or an insulator?

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Q: How is the electric field across the pn junction created?

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Q: 5.In a N-type semiconductor, the position of Fermi-level a. Is lower than the center of energy gap…

A: We have to know the basic here.

Q: Two basic transport mechanisms in a semiconductor crystal are:

A: Two kinds: 1. Diffusion current: Difference in concentration of charge carriers (concentration…

Q: What is a point contact diode?

A: The point contact diode is made off by contacting a metallic wire with an N-type semiconductor to…

Q: Write a conclusion about PN Junction

A: A PN junction is an interface between two material types p and n in a semiconductor. The p-side is…

Q: If p-n junction is heavily doped, breakdown voltage will a) increase b) decrease c) remain same d)…

A: In p-n junction, when the doping concentration increases the depletion region length decreases. And…

Q: Explain the mechanism of formation of a P-N junction (in equilibrium) when the two sides of the…

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Q: What is the critical temperature for a superconductor?

A: The conductors are the material which can flow the electric current easily through them.

Q: How does the bandgap differ in metals, semiconductors, and insulators?

A: The bandgap is the difference between the energies of the conduction band and valance band. The…

Q: Explain the effect of adding a) donor impurity b) acceptor impurity, on a semiconductor

A: In semiconductors the gap between the valence band and conduction band is in between that of…

Q: Each valence electron in a doped semiconductor forms a ...... Please choose one: a. Recombination b.…

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Q: What is an intrinsic semiconductor?

A: The materials who are neither a conductor nor an insulator are semiconductors like Germanium,…

Q: Distinguish between an intrinsic semiconductor and p-type semiconductor. Give reason, why, a p-type…

A: Intrinsic semiconductor : Intrinsic semiconductors are the pure form of semiconductors. Electrons…

Q: 30. The Fermi energy is a constant throughout a semiconductor that is in....... O a. P-type. O b.…

A: here we have to determine the correct option for semiconductor.

Q: Knowing Kirchhoff's Current Law (KCL) or Junction Rule find the unknowns. I= 9.0 A I = ? %3D I,=4.0…

A: Given values Ia = 9.0 AIb = ?I1 = 4 AI2 = 2.0 AI3 = ?

Q: What is depletion region in PN diode?

A: The region of positive charge and negative charge on either side of the junction is termed as the…

Q: rmal PN junction diode in breakdown region for longer duration? Give 1

A: Yes it can be operate. The zener and avalanche mode devices can remain in the breakdown region…

Q: Distinguish between an intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor.

A: Intrinsic semiconductor are pure and natural semiconductors for example Ge and Si. The…

Q: What will be the effect on the electrical mechanism when the semiconductor contains equal number of…

A: Donor impurities are added when a pentavalent atom is doped with semiconductor. Acceptor impurities…

Q: The energy gap for Silicon at 20 Co is equal to 1.0946 ev 1.1046 ev

A: The Si semiconductor is an intrinsic semiconductor so it has no external impurities. At 0 K, the…

Q: A crystal diode has O one pn junction O two pn junction O three pn junction O none of the above O…

A: Point contact diodes are another name for crystal diodes. This semiconductor device, also known as a…

Q: How does a semiconductor vary from a conductor and an insulator, and what does it do? In your…

A: Those substances which have conductivity between conductors and insulators. Such as germanium,…

Q: What are the popular methods of forming p-n junction?

A: There are two types of conductors that is p-type (pentavalent element) and n-type (trivalent…

Q: Compared to an insulator, the energy gap of a semiconductor is: A. full of holes B. about the same…

A: The difference of energy between the bottom of the conduction band and the top of the valence band…

Q: At room temperature, the energy gap in the semiconductors is the energy gap in the conductors.

A: Dear student The energy gap is the difference of energy between Valance band and Conduction band.

Q: When a low reverse voltage is applied to a P-N junction: Avalanche breakdown occurs It becomes a…

A: When reverse bias voltage is applied across a device the electric field at the junction increases.…