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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 Si and Ge in fabrication of visible LEDs ?
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Three photo diodes D1, D2 and D3 are made of semiconductors having band gaps of 2.5eV, 2eV and 3eV, respectively. Which ones will be able to detect light of wavelength 600 nm ?

Given Planck constant is h=6.62×10-34 m2 kg s-1,speed of light c=3×108 ms-1

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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 100 W. The D.C output is 40 W. (i) What is the rectification efficiency? (ii) What is the power efficiency?
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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.