12 Questions
Which material is commonly used in the development of semiconductor devices?
Silicon (Si)
What is the direction of conventional flow in a semiconductor?
Direction of hole flow
What is the majority carrier in an n-type semiconductor?
Electron
What happens when a valence electron acquires sufficient kinetic energy?
It fills the void created by a hole
What is the energy state of an electron that has left its parent atom?
Higher than any electron in the atomic structure
What is the type of charge carriers that move in the opposite direction to each other in a semiconductor?
Holes and electrons
What is the physical meaning of the reverse saturation current (IS) in the Shockley's equation for a semiconductor diode?
The minimum current that can flow through the diode in reverse bias
What is the ideality factor (n) in the Shockley's equation for a semiconductor diode?
A variable that depends on the operating conditions and physical construction of the diode
What is the thermal voltage (VT) in the Shockley's equation for a semiconductor diode?
The voltage that depends on the temperature of the diode
What is the V-I characteristic of a PN junction?
The relationship between the voltage and the current in the diode
What is the reverse bias voltage in a PN junction?
The voltage applied to the diode in the reverse direction
What is the Boltzmann's constant (k) in the Shockley's equation for a semiconductor diode?
A constant that depends on the operating conditions and physical construction of the diode
Test your knowledge on semiconductor materials commonly used in electronic devices such as Silicon, Germanium, and Gallium Arsenide. Understand the concept of energy levels and the behavior of electrons in a semiconductor material.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
