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Zener diodes are used for controlled break down in the ______ region
Zener diodes are used for controlled break down in the ______ region
break down
For break down voltages less than about 4V, the predominant effect is the ______ effect
For break down voltages less than about 4V, the predominant effect is the ______ effect
Zener
For break down voltages greater than 6V, the predominant effect is the ______ break down
For break down voltages greater than 6V, the predominant effect is the ______ break down
avalanche
Between 4V and 6V, both the Zener effect and avalanche break down are ______
Between 4V and 6V, both the Zener effect and avalanche break down are ______
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Silicon is usually preferred for the manufacture of ______ diodes because of high temperature and current capability
Silicon is usually preferred for the manufacture of ______ diodes because of high temperature and current capability
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A light emitting diode is a PN junction that emits optical radiation generated by the recombination of electrons and holes when the junction is ______ biased
A light emitting diode is a PN junction that emits optical radiation generated by the recombination of electrons and holes when the junction is ______ biased
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Most commercial LEDs are realized using a highly doped N and a ______ junction
Most commercial LEDs are realized using a highly doped N and a ______ junction
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Advantages of LEDs include high reliability, fast response, low cost, and low power ______
Advantages of LEDs include high reliability, fast response, low cost, and low power ______
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Disadvantages of LEDs include temperature dependence of radiation and sensitivity to over voltage ______
Disadvantages of LEDs include temperature dependence of radiation and sensitivity to over voltage ______
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LEDs are commonly used as indicator lamps and displays in equipment such as digital watches and ______
LEDs are commonly used as indicator lamps and displays in equipment such as digital watches and ______
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