Electronic Devices - Two-Terminal Devices

Exercise : Two-Terminal Devices - Filling the Blanks
11.
The current capability of power diodes can be increased by placing two or more of the diodes in ________, and the PIV rating can be increased by stacking the diodes in ________.
parallel, parallel
series, parallel
parallel, series
series, series
Answer: Option
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12.
In the negative-resistance region of tunnel diodes, as the terminal voltage increases, the diode current ________.
remains the same
decreases
increases
is undefined
Answer: Option
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13.
Typical levels of efficiency for solar cells range from ________ to ________.
10%, 40%
40%, 50%
50%, 75%
75%, 100%
Answer: Option
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14.
In varactor diodes, as the reverse-bias potential increases, the width of the depletion region ________, which in turn ________ the transition capacitance.
increases, increases
decreases, reduces
increases, reduces
decreases, increases
Answer: Option
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15.
Ge has a ________ dark current and a ________ level of reverse current than silicon.
higher, lower
higher, higher
lower, higher
lower, lower
Answer: Option
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