Solid-State Devices Quiz

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What are solid-state devices?

Electronic circuit components made from a superconductor

Electronic circuit components made from a material that is neither a good conductor nor a good insulator (correct)

Electronic circuit components made from a good insulator

Electronic circuit components made from a good conductor

What is the need for electrical engineers, computer engineers, and electronic engineers to know about semiconductor devices?

Semiconductor technology is spearheading rapid advances in newer and newer areas of electronics and day-to-day life (correct)

Semiconductor technology is not used in newer areas of electronics

Semiconductor technology is not used in day-to-day life

It is not necessary for them to know about semiconductor devices

What are small signal devices and power devices?

Classifications of electronic components based on their shape

Classifications of electronic components based on their size

Classifications of small signal diodes and transistors (correct)

Classifications of electronic components based on their color

What is an Optoelectronic device?

A device that converts electrical energy to optical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Semiconductor devices?

To enhance performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of energy systems Signup and view all the answers

What are the two classifications of Semiconductor Device Systems?

Energy systems and information systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of MEMS devices?

To convert mechanical energy to electrical energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the output of a Laser Diode?

Optical energy in the form of a ray of light Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a power device transistor?

To handle a large amount of power and dissipate heat efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a power device transistor and a small signal transistor?

Power device transistors are bigger in size and must handle a large amount of power while dissipating heat efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is a MEMS device?

A Micro Electro Mechanical System involved in the conversion of mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice-versa Signup and view all the answers