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. A photodiode has two terminals: a cathode and an _____.

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LED is constructed from Ga-As-P semiconducting material. The energy gap of this LED is 1.9 eV. Calculate the wavelength of light emitted and its colour. h=6.63×10-34 J-s and c=3×108 m s-1
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The given graph represents V - I characteristic for a semiconductor device.
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Which of the following statement is correct?
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Two p - n photodiodes are fabricated from semiconductors with band gap of 2.8eV and 2.6eV, respectively.

Choose the correct statement from the following.

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The I-V characteristic of an LED is
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Explain the working of photo-diode.
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A p-n photodiode is fabricated from a semiconductor with a band-gap of 2.8 eV. It can detect a wavelength of 6000 nm.
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An LED operates under which biasing condition?
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To detect light of wavelength 500 nm, the photodiode must be fabricated from a semiconductor of minimum bandwidth of

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In a photo diode, the conductivity increases when the material is exposed to light. It is found that the conductivity changes only if the wavelength is less than 620 nm. What is the band gap?
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Symbolic representation of a photodiode is
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Avani’s family uses filament bulbs at home while Om’s family uses LED bulbs. Which family will save more electricity? Write five other ways to save electricity.
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Draw the V-I characteristic for LED and explain its working.
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Statement-1 : Light emiting diode (LED) emit spontaneous radiation.

Statement-2 : LED are forward-biased p-n junction.
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Statement-1 : Light emiting diode (LED) emits spontaneous radiation.

Statement-2 : LED is forward-biased p-n junction.

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Three photo diodes D1, D2 and D3 are made of semiconductor having band gaps of 2.5eV, 2eV and 3eV, respectively. Which ones will be able to detect light of wavelength 60000 Ao?
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In the following a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of Reason.

Assertion: Photodiode should be used in reverse bias.

Reason: It is easier to observe the change in the current in photodiode circuit with change in the light intensity if photodiode is used in reverse bias.
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State any four applications of LED's,