1. The internal resistance of a current source used in the model of BJT while analysing a circuit using BJT is ?

very low

of the order of a few mega-ohms

zero

very high

Answer: very high

Explanation:


2. Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

Reverse saturation current of a silicon diode is much smaller than that of a germanium diode

The cut-in voltage of silicon diode is larger than that of germanium

Reverse saturation current in a BJT approximately doubles for every 10°C rise in temperature

The reverse resistance of a junction diode increases with increase in temperature

Answer: The reverse resistance of a junction diode increases with increase in temperature

Explanation:


3. An N-type FET is never operated with positive gate voltage w.r.t. the source because ?

drain current does not increase

gate to source current is to be avoided

drain current becomes very high

none

Answer: gate to source current is to be avoided

Explanation:


4. Which one of the following specifications is not correct for a common collector amplifier amplifier ?

Low input impedance

High Input impedance

High current gain

High voltage gain

Answer: High voltage gain

Explanation:


5. The current ICBO flows in the ?

emitter and collector leads

emitter and base leads

collector and base leads

none of these

Answer: collector and base leads

Explanation:


6. Which of the following does not show non-linear V-I characteristics ?

Thermister, at a fixed temperature

Schottky diode

Tunnel diode

p-n junction diode

Answer: Thermister, at a fixed temperature

Explanation:


7. The Ip/Iv ratio of a tunnel diode is of primary importance in ?

computer applications

amplifier designing

determining tunneling speed of electrons

the design of an oscillator

Answer: the design of an oscillator

Explanation:


8. Consider the following statements: Impurity diffusion is used in semiconductor to control the conductivity. The nature of the impurity profile should be such that the 1. impurity concentration decreases with diffusion depth. 2 profile results in an internal electric field. 3. impurity concentration is homogeneous with no internal electric field. Which of these statements are correct ?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Answer: 1 and 2

Explanation:


9. Avalanche breakdown is primarily dependent on the phenomenon of ?

doping

recombination

collision

ionization

Answer: collision

Explanation:


10. Avalanche multiplication ?

direct rupture bonds

disruption of covalent bonds occurs by collision

both (a) and (b)

none of the above

Answer: disruption of covalent bonds occurs by collision

Explanation: