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In forward bias the depletion layer beha...

In forward bias the depletion layer behaves like

A

an insulator

B

a conductor

C

a semiconductor

D

capacitor

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NARAYNA-SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS-C.U.Q (INTRINSIC AND EXTRINSIC SEMICONDUCTORS)
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  3. In forward bias the depletion layer behaves like

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  4. p-n junction in reverse bias behaves like

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  5. The main cause of avalence breakdown is

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  6. When p-n junction is forward biased, the current across the junction i...

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  7. The current through any p-n junction is due to (a) drift of charge c...

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  8. The thickness of depletion layer is approximately

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  9. The depletion region is

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  10. Diffusion current in a p-n junction is greater than the drift current ...

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  11. Diode is forward biased and the applied voltage is greater than the po...

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  12. When a junction diode is reverse biased, then current called drift cur...

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  13. Among the following one statement is not correct when a junction diode...

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  14. Consider the following statement A and B and identify the correct choi...

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  15. The potential in the depletion layer due to.

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  16. Pickout the incorrect statement regarding reverse saturation current i...

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  17. When the p-n junction diode is reverse biased, the thickness of the de...

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  18. p-n junction diode can be used as

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  19. A p-n junction diode is reverse biased. Then

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  20. In the middle of the depletion layer of a reverse - biased p - n junc...

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