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What is avalanche diode?

Important Questions on Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits
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Name the device, which is used as a voltage regulator. Draw the necessary circuit diagram and explain its working.

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Why cannot we use and in fabrication of visible LEDs ?

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Three photo diodes and are made of semiconductors having band gaps of and , respectively. Which ones will be able to detect light of wavelength ?
Given Planck constant is ,speed of light

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Distinguish between zener breakdown and avalanche breakdown.

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The applied input A.C to a half-wave rectifier is The D.C output is . (i) What is the rectification efficiency? (ii) What is the power efficiency?

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What is field ionisation in semiconductor diodes?

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What is rectification? Draw the figure of bridge full wave rectifier.

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Write the expression for the efficiency of a full-wave rectifier and a half-wave rectifier.
