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What distinguishes the electron energy band structures of insulators and semiconductors when it comes to electron transitions from the valence band to the conduction band?
What distinguishes the electron energy band structures of insulators and semiconductors when it comes to electron transitions from the valence band to the conduction band?
- The temperature of the material
- The number of free electrons
- The density of the material
- The size of the energy band gap (correct)
What is the main distinguishing factor between a rectifier (diode) and a normal conductor?
What is the main distinguishing factor between a rectifier (diode) and a normal conductor?
- Rectifiers allow current flow in one direction only (correct)
- Rectifiers have more holes than electrons
- Rectifiers are made of copper wire
- Rectifiers have lower resistance than normal conductors
What type of material dominates the p-side of a p–n rectifying junction diode?
What type of material dominates the p-side of a p–n rectifying junction diode?
- Holes (correct)
- Electrons
- Neutrons
- Protons
What condition is needed in forward bias for a p–n rectifying junction diode?
What condition is needed in forward bias for a p–n rectifying junction diode?
Which property allows a diode to function as a one-way electrical conductor?
Which property allows a diode to function as a one-way electrical conductor?
What is the purpose of doping a semiconductor in the construction of a rectifier (diode)?
What is the purpose of doping a semiconductor in the construction of a rectifier (diode)?
In a p–n rectifying junction, what happens when the negative terminal is connected to the p-side?
In a p–n rectifying junction, what happens when the negative terminal is connected to the p-side?
Which type of transistor has a very thin N-type base region inserted between p-type emitter and collector regions?
Which type of transistor has a very thin N-type base region inserted between p-type emitter and collector regions?
What is the function of the gate in a MOSFET?
What is the function of the gate in a MOSFET?
What are the major types of transistors mentioned in the text?
What are the major types of transistors mentioned in the text?
What happens when a positive field is applied to the gate of a MOSFET?
What happens when a positive field is applied to the gate of a MOSFET?
What type of materials are dielectric materials?
What type of materials are dielectric materials?
What is the effect of connecting the negative terminal to the n-side in a p–n rectifying junction?
What is the effect of connecting the negative terminal to the n-side in a p–n rectifying junction?
What is the role of the insulating silicon dioxide layer in a MOSFET?
What is the role of the insulating silicon dioxide layer in a MOSFET?
In which type of configuration is the Emitter-base junction in a P-N-P junction transistor forward-biased?
In which type of configuration is the Emitter-base junction in a P-N-P junction transistor forward-biased?
What dominates in MOSFETs, while junction transistors involve both majority and minority carriers?
What dominates in MOSFETs, while junction transistors involve both majority and minority carriers?
