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p-n junction in reverse bias behaves li...

`p-n` junction in reverse bias behaves like

A

an inductor

B

a condenser

C

amplifier

D

an off switch

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

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  3. p-n junction in reverse bias behaves like

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

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  7. The thickness of depletion layer is approximately

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  8. The depletion region is

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

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

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

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

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

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  14. The potential in the depletion layer due to.

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

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

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  17. p-n junction diode can be used as

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

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

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  20. When p-n junction diode is forward biased then

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