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$$ \text { The output } Y \text { for the given inputs } A \text { and } B \text { to the circuit is : } $$

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Refer to the logic circuit given below. For two inputs ( $A=1, B=1$ ) and ( $A=0, B=1$ ), output ( Y ) will be $\_\_\_\_$ .

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The maximum rated power of the LED is 2 mW and it is used in the circuit with input voltage of 5 V as shown in the figure below. The current through resistance $R_S$ is 0.5 mA .

The minimum value of the resistance of $R_S$, to ensure that the LED is not damaged is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{k} \Omega$.

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In a semiconductor $p$-n diode, the doping concentrations on $p$-side and $n$-side are $10^{15}$ atoms $/ \mathrm{cm}^3$ and $10^{18}$ atoms $/ \mathrm{cm}^3$, respectively. Which one of the following statements is true?

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For the given logic circuit, which of the following inputs combination will make both LED-1 and LED-2 to glow?

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$

Assertion A : A diode under reverse-biased condition provides very small current which is nearly independent of voltage until a critical limit at which the current increases drastically.

Reason R : Below the critical voltage limit, only majority charge carriers flow which increases drastically above critical voltage.

choose the correct answer from the options given below

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Two 4 bits binary numbers, $A=1101$ and $B=1010$ are given in the inputs of a logic circuit shown in figure below. The output $(Y)$ will be :

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Consider a circuit consisting of a capacitor $(20 \mu \mathrm{~F})$, resistor $(100 \Omega)$ and two identical diodes as shown in figure. The resistance of diode under forward biasing condition is $10 \Omega$. The time constant of the circuit is $\alpha \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~s}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$

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If X and Y are the inputs, the given circuit works as _________.

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For the given circuit (shown in part (A)) the time dependent input voltage $v_{in}(t)$ and corresponding output $v_{o}(t)$ are shown in part (B) and part (C), respectively. Identify the components that are used in the circuit between points X and Y.

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Two p-n junction diodes $D_1$ and $D_2$ are connected as shown in figure. $A$ and $B$ are input signals and $C$ is the output. The given circuit will function as a ________.

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Assuming in forward bias condition there is a voltage drop of 0.7 V across a silicon diode, the current through diode $D_1$ in the circuit is $\_\_\_\_$ mA .

(Assume all diodes in the given circuit are identical)

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$$ \text { Identify the correct truth table of the given logic circuit. } $$

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$$ \text { For the given logic gate circuit, which of the following is the correct truth table? } $$

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The following diagram shows a Zener diode as a voltage regulator. The Zener diode is rated at $V_z=5 \mathrm{~V}$ and the desired current in load is 5 mA . The unregulated voltage source can supply upto 25 V . Considering the Zener diode can withstand four times of the load current, the value of resistor $R_s$ (shown in circuit) should be $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

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The correct truth table for the given input data of the following logic gate is :

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Find the correct combination of $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{C}$ and D inputs which can cause the LED to glow.

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The charge stored by the capacitor C in the given circuit in the steady state is __________ µC.

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$$ \text { The given circuit works as : } $$

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The output voltage in the following circuit is (Consider ideal diode case)

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Consider the following logic circuit.

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The output is Y = 0 when :

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In the following circuit, the reading of the ammeter will be

$($ Take Zener breakdown voltage $=4 \mathrm{~V})$

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Consider a n-type semiconductor in which $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}}$ and $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{h}}$ are number of electrons and holes, respectively.

(A) Holes are minority carriers

(B) The dopant is a pentavalent atom

(C) $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}} \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{h}} \neq \mathrm{n}_i^2$

(where $\mathrm{n}_i$ is number of electrons or holes in semiconductor when it is intrinsic form)

(D) $\mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{e}} \mathrm{n}_{\mathrm{h}} \geqslant \mathrm{n}_i^2$

(E) The holes are not generated due to the donors

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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The Boolean expression $\mathrm{Y}=A \bar{B} C+\bar{A} \bar{C}$ can be realised with which of the following gate configurations.

A. One 3-input AND gate, 3 NOT gates and one 2-input OR gate, One 2-input AND gate,

B. One 3 -input AND gate, 1 NOT gate, One 2 -input NOR gate and one 2 -input OR gate

C. 3 -input OR gate, 3 NOT gates and one 2 -input AND gate

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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$$ \text {The truth table corresponding to the circuit given below is: } $$

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$$ \text { Choose the correct logic circuit for the given truth table having inputs } A \text { and } B \text {. } $$

Inputs Output
A B Y
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 1
1 1 1
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$$ \text { In the digital circuit shown in the figure, for the given inputs the } P \text { and } Q \text { values are : } $$

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A zener diode with 5 V zener voltage is used to regulate an unregulated dc voltage input of 25 V . For a $400 \Omega$ resistor connected in series, the zener current is found to be 4 times load current. The load current $\left(I_L\right)$ and load resistance $\left(R_L\right)$ are :

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The truth table for the circuit given below is:

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For the circuit shown above, equivalent GATE is :

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Which of the following circuits has the same output as that of the given circuit?

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The output of the circuit is low (zero) for :

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(A) $X=0, Y=0$

(B) $X=0, Y=1$

(C) $X=1, Y=0$

(D) $X=1, Y=1$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Consider the following statements :

A. The junction area of solar cell is made very narrow compared to a photo diode.

B. Solar cells are not connected with any external bias.

C. LED is made of lightly doped p-n junction.

D. Increase of forward current results in continuous increase of LED light intensity.

E. LEDs have to be connected in forward bias for emission of light.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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What is the current through the battery in the circuit shown below?

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Refer to the circuit diagram given in the figure. which of the following observations are correct?

A. Total resistance of circuit is $6 \Omega$

B. Current in Ammeter is 1 A

C. Potential across $A B$ is 4 Volts.

D. Potential across CD is 4 Volts

E. Total resistance of the circuit is $8 \Omega$.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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To obtain the given truth table, following logic gate should be placed at G :

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Which of the following circuits represents a forward biased diode?

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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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In the truth table of the above circuit the value of X and Y are :

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The $$I$$-$$V$$ characteristics of an electronic device shown in the figure. The device is :

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A light emitting diode (LED) is fabricated using GaAs semiconducting material whose band gap is $$1.42 \mathrm{~eV}$$. The wavelength of light emitted from the LED is :

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The output $$\mathrm{Y}$$ of following circuit for given inputs is :

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The acceptor level of a p-type semiconductor is $$6 \mathrm{~eV}$$. The maximum wavelength of light which can create a hole would be : Given $$\mathrm{hc}=1242 \mathrm{~eV} \mathrm{~nm}$$.

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The correct truth table for the following logic circuit is :

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The output (Y) of logic circuit given below is 0 only when :

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Following gates section is connected in a complete suitable circuit.

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For which of the following combination, bulb will glow (ON) :

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Which of the diode circuit shows correct biasing used for the measurement of dynamic resistance of p-n junction diode :

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Identify the logic gate given in the circuit :

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The value of net resistance of the network as shown in the given figure is :

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To measure the temperature coefficient of resistivity $\alpha$ of a semiconductor, an electrical arrangement shown in the figure is prepared. The arm BC is made up of the semiconductor. The experiment is being conducted at $25^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$ and resistance of the semiconductor arm is $3 \mathrm{~m} \Omega$. Arm $\mathrm{BC}$ is cooled at a constant rate of $2^{\circ} \mathrm{C} / \mathrm{s}$. If the galvanometer $\mathrm{G}$ shows no deflection after $10 \mathrm{~s}$, then $\alpha$ is :

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In the given circuit if the power rating of Zener diode is $10 \mathrm{~mW}$, the value of series resistance $R_s$ to regulate the input unregulated supply is :

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The output of the given circuit diagram is -

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Identify the logic operation performed by the given circuit.

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In the given circuit, the voltage across load resistance (R$$_L$$) is :

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A Zener diode of breakdown voltage $$10 \mathrm{~V}$$ is used as a voltage regulator as shown in the figure. The current through the Zener diode is :

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The truth table for this given circuit is :

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In the given circuit, the breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is $$3.0 \mathrm{~V}$$. What is the value of $$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{z}}$$ ?

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The truth table of the given circuit diagram is :

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Which of the following circuits is reverse - biased?

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In the given circuit, the current (I) through the battery will be

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The output from NAND gate having inputs A and B given below will be,

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For the following circuit and given inputs A and B, choose the correct option for output '$$Y$$'

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In an n-p-n common emitter (CE) transistor the collector current changes from 5 $$\mathrm{mA}$$ to $$16 \mathrm{~mA}$$ for the change in base current from $$100~ \mu \mathrm{A}$$ and $$200 ~\mu \mathrm{A}$$, respectively. The current gain of transistor is __________.

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The logic operations performed by the given digital circuit is equivalent to:

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The logic performed by the circuit shown in figure is equivalent to :

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If each diode has a forward bias resistance of $$25 ~\Omega$$ in the below circuit,

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Which of the following options is correct :

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A zener diode of power rating 1.6 W is to be used as voltage regulator. If the zener diode has a breakdown of 8V and it has to regulate voltage fluctuating between 3 V and 10 V. The value of resistance Rs for safe operation of diode will be

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For a given transistor amplifier circuit in $$\mathrm{CE}$$ configuration $$\mathrm{V}_{\mathrm{CC}}=1 \mathrm{~V}, \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{C}}=1 ~\mathrm{k} \Omega, \mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{b}}=100 ~\mathrm{k} \Omega$$ and $$\beta=100$$. Value of base current $$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{b}}$$ is

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For the logic circuit shown, the output waveform at $$\mathrm{Y}$$ is:

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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A: Diffusion current in a p-n junction is greater than the drift current in magnitude if the junction is forward biased.

Reason R: Diffusion current in a p-n junction is from the $$\mathrm{n}$$-side to the p-side if the junction is forward biased.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Name the logic gate equivalent to the diagram attached

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The resistivity $$(\rho)$$ of semiconductor varies with temperature. Which of the following curve represents the correct behaviour :

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Choose the correct statement about Zener diode :

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Match List I with List II:

List I List II
A. Intrinsic semiconductor I. Fermi-level near the valence bond
B. n-type semiconductor II. Fermi-level in the middle of valence and conduction band.
C. p-type semiconductor III. Fermi-level near the conduction band
D. Metals IV. Fermi-level inside the conduction band

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Given below are two statements :

Statement I: In a typical transistor, all three regions emitter, base and collector have same doping level.

Statement II: In a transistor, collector is the thickest and base is the thinnest segment.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

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The effect of increase in temperature on the number of electrons in conduction band ($$\mathrm{n_e}$$) and resistance of a semiconductor will be as:

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The output $Y$ for the inputs $A$ and $B$ of circuit is given by

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Truth table of the shown circuit is:

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The output waveform of the given logical circuit for the following inputs A and B as shown below, is :

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For the given logic gates combination, the correct truth table will be

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Which one of the following statement is not correct in the case of light emitting diodes?

A. It is a heavily doped p-n junction.

B. It emits light only when it is forward biased.

C. It emits light only when it is reverse biased.

D. The energy of the light emitted is equal to or slightly less than the energy gap of the semiconductor used.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Statement I : When a Si sample is doped with Boron, it becomes P type and when doped by Arsenic it becomes N-type semi conductor such that P-type has excess holes and N-type has excess electrons.

Statement II : When such P-type and N-type semi-conductors, are fused to make a junction, a current will automatically flow which can be detected with an externally connected ameter.

In the light of above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Photodiodes are used in forward bias usually for measuring the light intensity.

Reason R : For a p-n junction diode, at applied voltage V the current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for $$\mathrm{|{V_z}| > \pm v \ge |{v_0}|}$$ where $$\mathrm{v_0}$$ is the threshold voltage and $$\mathrm{V_z}$$ is the breakdown voltage.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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The logic gate equivalent to the given circuit diagram is :

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Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R

Assertion A : Photodiodes are preferably operated in reverse bias condition for light intensity measurement.

Reason R : The current in the forward bias is more than the current in the reverse bias for a $$p-n$$ junction diode.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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An n.p.n transistor with current gain $$\beta=100$$ in common emitter configuration is shown in figure. The output voltage of the amplifier will be

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Identify the solar cell characteristics from the following options :

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For a constant collector-emitter voltage of $$8 \mathrm{~V}$$, the collector current of a transistor reached to the value of $$6 \mathrm{~mA}$$ from $$4 \mathrm{~mA}$$, whereas base current changed from $$20 \,\mu \mathrm{A}$$ to $$25 \,\mu \mathrm{A}$$ value. If transistor is in active state, small signal current gain (current amplification factor) will be :

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A logic gate circuit has two inputs A and B and output Y. The voltage waveforms of A, B and Y are shown below.

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The logic gate circuit is :

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In the circuit, the logical value of $$A=1$$ or $$B=1$$ when potential at $$A$$ or $$B$$ is $$5 \mathrm{~V}$$ and the logical value of $$A=0$$ or $$B=0$$ when potential at $$A$$ or $$B$$ is $$0 \mathrm{~V}$$.

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The truth table of the given circuit will be :

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In the given circuit the input voltage Vin is shown in figure. The cut-in voltage of p-n junction diode (D1 or D2) is 0.6 V. Which of the following output voltage (V0) waveform across the diode is correct?

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In the following circuit, the correct relation between output (Y) and inputs A and B will be :

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For using a multimeter to identify diode from electrical components, choose the correct statement out of the following about the diode :

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Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A : n-p-n transistor permits more current than a p-n-p transistor.

Reason R : Electrons have greater mobility as a charge carrier.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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For a transistor to act as a switch, it must be operated in

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Identify the correct Logic Gate for the following output (Y) of two inputs A and B.

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The positive feedback is required by an amplifier to act an oscillator. The feedback here means :

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The I-V characteristics of a p-n junction diode in forward bias is shown in the figure. The ratio of dynamic resistance, corresponding to forward bias voltage of 2 V and 4 V respectively, is :

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Identify the logic operation performed by the given circuit:

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The photodiode is used to detect the optical signals. These diodes are preferably operated in reverse biased mode because :

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In the given figure, each diode has a forward bias resistance of 30$$\Omega$$ and infinite resistance in reverse bias. The current I1 will be :

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If VA and VB are the input voltages (either 5V or 0V) and V0 is the output voltage then the two gates represented in the following circuit (A) and (B) are :-

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Statement - I :

To get a steady dc output from the pulsating voltage received from a full wave rectifier we can connect a capacitor across the output parallel to the load RL.

Statement - II :

To get a steady dc output from the pulsating voltage received from a full wave rectifier we can connect an inductor in series with RL.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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In the following logic circuit the sequence of the inputs A, B are (0, 0), (0, 1), (1, 0) and (1, 1). The output Y for this sequence will be :

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Choose the correct waveform that can represent the voltage across R of the following circuit, assuming the diode is ideal one :

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For a transistor $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ are given as $$\alpha = {{{I_C}} \over {{I_E}}}$$ and $$\beta = {{{I_C}} \over {{I_B}}}$$. Then the correct relation between $$\alpha$$ and $$\beta$$ will be :
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For a transistor in CE mode to be used as an amplifier, it must be operated in :
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Four NOR gates are connected as shown in figure. The truth table for the given figure is :

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Identify the logic operation carried out by the given circuit :-

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Statement I : By doping silicon semiconductor with pentavalent material, the electrons density increases.

Statement II : The n-type semiconductor has net negative charge.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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Find the truth table for the function Y of A and B represented in the following figure.

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Identify the logic operation carried out.

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Consider a situation in which reserve biased current of a particular P-N junction increases when it is exposed to a light of wavelength $$\le$$ 621 nm. During this process, enhancement in carrier concentration takes place due to generation of hole-electron pairs. The value of band gap is nearly.
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For the circuit shown below, calculate the value of Iz :

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The correct relation between $$\alpha$$ (ratio of collector current to emitter current) and $$\beta$$ (ratio of collector current to base current) of a transistor is :
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Which one of the following will be the output of the given circuit?

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The output of the given combination gates represents :

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The following logic gate is equivalent to :

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Draw the output signal Y in the given combination of gates.

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LED is constructed from Ga-As-P semiconducting material. The energy gap of this LED is 1.9 eV. Calculate the wavelength of light emitted and its colour.

[h = 6.63 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$34 Js and c = 3 $$\times$$ 108 ms$$-$$1]
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For extrinsic semiconductors; when doping level is increased;
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The truth table for the following logic circuit is :

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A 5V battery is connected across the points X and Y. Assume D1 and D2 to be normal silicon diodes. Find the current supplied by the battery if the +ve terminal of the battery is connected to point X.

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The logic circuit shown above is equivalent to :
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Given below are two statements :

Statement I : PN junction diodes can be used to function as transistor, simply by connecting two diodes, back to back, which acts as the base terminal.

Statement II : In the study of transistor, the amplification factor $$\beta$$ indicates ratio of the collector current to the base current.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
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Zener breakdown occurs in a p $$-$$ n junction having p and n both :
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If an emitter current is changed by 4 mA, the collector current changes by 3.5 mA. The value of $$\beta$$ will be :
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Identify the correct output signal Y in the given combination of gates (as shown) for the given inputs A and B. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 161 English
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Two Zener diodes (A and B) having breakdown voltages of 6 V and 4 V respectively, are connected as shown in the circuit below. The output voltage V0 variation with input voltage linearly increasing with time, is given by :
(Vinput = 0 V at t = 0)
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With increasing biasing voltage of a photodiode, the photocurrent magnitude :
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Identify the operation performed by the circuit given below : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 4th September Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 164 English
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Take the breakdown voltage of the
zener diode used in the given circuit as 6V.
For the input voltage shown in figure below,
the time variation of the output voltage is:
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Which of the following will NOT be observed when a multimeter (operating in resistance measuring mode) probes connected across a component, are just reversed?
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If a semiconductor photodiode can detect a photon with a maximum wavelength of 400 nm, then its band gap energy is :

Planck’s constant h = 6.63 $$ \times $$ 10–34 J.s. Speed of light c = 3 $$ \times $$ 108 m/s
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When a diode is forward biased, it has a voltage drop of 0.5 V. The safe limit of current through the diode is 10 mA. If a battery of emf 1.5 V is used in the circuit, the value of minimum resistance to be connected in series with the diode so that the current does not exceed the safe limit is
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In the following digital circuit, what will be the output at ‘Z’, when the
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The current i in the network is : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 172 English
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Two identical capacitors A and B, charged to the same potential 5V are connected in two different circuits as shown below at time t = 0. If the charge on capacitors A and B at time t = CR is QA and QB respectively, then (Here e is the base of natural logarithm) JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 171 English
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In the given circuit, value of Y is : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 174 English
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Boolean relation at the output stage-Y for the following circuit is : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 8th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 175 English
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In the figure, potential difference between A and B is : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 7th January Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 176 English
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Which of the following gives a reversible operation?
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Figure shows a DC voltage regulator circuit, with a Zener diode of breakdown voltage = 6V. If the unregulated input voltage varies between 10 V to 16 V, then what is maximum Zener current? JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 178 English
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The transfer characteristic curve of a transistor, having input and output resistance 100 $$\Omega $$ and 100 k$$\Omega $$ respectively is shown in the figure. The voltage and power gain, are respectively: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 179 English
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The truth table for the circuit given in the fig. is: JEE Main 2019 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 180 English
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The figure represents a voltage regulator circuit using a Zener diode. The breakdown voltage of the Zener diode is 6 V and the load resistance is, RL = 4k$$\Omega $$. The series resistance of the circuit is Ri = 1 k$$\Omega $$. If the battery voltage VB varies from 8 V to 16 V, what are the minimum and maximum values of the current through Zener diode? JEE Main 2019 (Online) 10th April Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 181 English
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An n-p-n transistor operates as a common emitter amplifier, with a power gain of 60 dB. The input circuit resistance is 100$$\Omega $$ and the output load resistance is 10 k$$\Omega $$. The common emitter current gain $$\beta $$ is :
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The logic gate equivalent to the given logic circuit is :- JEE Main 2019 (Online) 9th April Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 183 English
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An NPN transistor is used in common emitter configuration as an amplifier with 1 k$$\Omega $$ load resistance. Signal voltage of 10 mV is applied across the base-emitter. This produces a 3 mA change in the collector current and 15μA change in the base current of the amplifier. The input resistance and voltage gain are :
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A common emitter amplifier circuit, built using an npn transistor, is shown in the figure. Its dc current gain is 250, RC = 1k$$\Omega$$ and VCC = 10 V. What is the minimum base current for VCE to reach saturation ? JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 185 English
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The reverse breakdown voltage of a Zener diode is 5.6 V in the given circuit.

The current IZ through the Zener is : JEE Main 2019 (Online) 8th April Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 186 English
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In the figure, given that VBB supply can vary from 0 to 5.0 V, VCC = 5V, $$\beta $$dc = 200, RB = 100 k$$\Omega $$, RC = 1 k$$\Omega $$ and VBE = 1.0 V. The minimum base current and the input voltage at which the transistor will go to saturation, will be respectively :

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The output of the given logic circuit is :

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The circuit shown below contains two ideal diodes, each with a forward resistance of 50 $$\Omega $$. If the battery voltage is 6 V, the current through the 100 $$\Omega $$ resistance (in Amperes) is :

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In the given circuit the current through Zener Diode is close to:

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For the circuit shown below, the current through the Zener diode is -

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To get output 1 at R, for the given logic gate circuit the input values must be

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Ge and Si diodes start conducting at 0.3 V and 0.7 V respectively. In the following figure if Ge diode connection are reversed, the value of V0 changes by : (assume that the Ge diode has large breakdown voltage)

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Mobility of electrons in a semiconductor is defined as the ratio of their drift velocity to the applied electric field. If, for an n-type semiconductor, the density of electrons is 1019 m$$-$$3 and their mobility is 1.6 m2/(V.s) then the resistivity of the semiconductor (since it is an n-type semiconductor contribution of holes is ignored) is close to :
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In the given circuit, the current through zener diode is :

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The reading of the ammeter for a silicon diode in the given circuit is : JEE Main 2018 (Offline) Physics - Semiconductor Question 208 English
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Truth table for the following digital circuit will be :
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In a common emitter configuration with suitable bias, it is given that $${R_L}$$ is the load resistance and $${R_{BE}}$$ is small signal dynamic resistance (input side). Then, voltage gain, current gain and power gain are given, respectively, by :

$$\beta $$ is curret gain, $${{\rm I}_B},{{\rm I}_C}$$ and $${{\rm I}_E}$$ are respectively base, collector and emitter currents.
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The current gain of a common emitter amplifier is 69. If the emitter current is 7.0 mA, collector current is :
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The V-I characteristic of a diode is shown in the figure. The ratio of forward to reverse bias resistance is :

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What is the conductivity of a semiconductor sale having electron concentration of $$5 \times {10^{18}}\,\,{m^{ - 3}},$$ hole concentration of $$5 \times {10^{19}}\,\,{m^{ - 3}},$$ electron mobility of 2.0 m2 V$$-$$1 s-1 and hole mobility of 0.01 m2 V$$-$$1 s$$-$$1 ?

(Take charge of electronas 1.6 $$ \times $$ 10 $$-$$19 c)
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In a common emitter amplifier circuit using an n-p-n transistor, the phase difference between the input and the output voltages will be:
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To get an output of 1 from the circuit shown in figure the input must be :

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The ratio (R) of output resistance r0, and the input resistance ri in measurements of input and output characteristics of a transistor is typically in the range:
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A realistic graph depicting the variation of the reciprocal of input resistance in an input characteristics measurement in a commonemitter transistor configuration is :
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An experiment is performed to determine the I - V characteristics of a Zener diode, which has a protective resistance of R = 100 $$\Omega $$, and a maximum power of dissipation rating of 1 W. The minimum voltage range of the DC source in the circuit is :
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An unknown transistor needs to be identified as a npn or pnp type. A multimeter, with + ve and − ve terminals, is used to measure resistance between different terminals of transistor. If terminal 2 is the base of the transistor then which of the following is correct for a pnp transistor ?
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The truth table given in fig. represents :
A B Y
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 1
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The temperature dependence of resistance of $$Cu$$ and undoped $$Si$$ in the temperature range $$300-400$$ $$K,$$ is best described by :
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If $$a, b, c, d$$ are inputs to a gate and $$x$$ is its output, then, as per the following time graph, the gate is :

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Identify the semiconductor devices whose characteristics are given below, in the order $$(a), (b), (c), (d)$$ :

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A red $$LED$$ emits light at $$0.1$$ watt uniformly around it. The amplitude of the electric field of the light at a distance of $$1$$ $$m$$ from the diode is :
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The forward biased diode connection is:
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The current voltage relation of diode is given by $${\rm I} = \left( {{e^{100V/T}} - 1} \right)mA,$$ where the applied voltage $$V$$ is in volts and the temperature $$T$$ is in degree kelvin. If a student makes an error measuring $$ \pm 0.01\,V$$ while measuring the current of $$5$$ $$mA$$ at $$300$$ $$K,$$ what will be the error in the value of current on $$mA$$?
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The $${\rm I}$$-$$V$$ characteristic of an $$LED$$ is
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A diode detector is used to detect an amplitude modulated wave of $$60\% $$ modulation by using a condenser of capacity $$250$$ picofarad in parallel with a load resistance $$100$$ kilo $$ohm.$$ Find the maximum modulated frequency which could be detected by it. JEE Main 2013 (Offline) Physics - Semiconductor Question 226 English
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Truth table for system of four $$NAND$$ gates as shown in figure is: AIEEE 2012 Physics - Semiconductor Question 213 English
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The combination of gates shown below yields AIEEE 2010 Physics - Semiconductor Question 214 English
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The logic circuit shown below has the input waveforms $$'A'$$ and $$'B'$$ as shown. Pick out the correct output waveform. AIEEE 2009 Physics - Semiconductor Question 216 English 1 AIEEE 2009 Physics - Semiconductor Question 216 English 2

Output is

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A $$p$$-$$n$$ junction $$(D)$$ shown in the figure can act as a rectifier. An alternating current source $$(V)$$ is connected in the circuit. AIEEE 2009 Physics - Semiconductor Question 215 English

The current $$(I)$$ in the resistor $$(R)$$ can be shown by :

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In the circuit below, $$A$$ and $$B$$ represent two inputs and $$C$$ represents the output. AIEEE 2008 Physics - Semiconductor Question 217 English

The circuit represents

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A working transistor with its three legs marked $$P,Q$$ and $$R$$ is tested using a multi-meter. No conduction is found between $$P$$ and $$Q$$. By connecting the common (negative) terminal of the multi-meter to $$R$$ and the other (positive) terminal to $$P$$ or $$Q,$$ some resistance is seen on the multi-meter. Which of the following is true for the transistor?
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If in a $$p$$-$$n$$ junction diode, a square input signal of $$10$$ $$V$$ is applied as shown AIEEE 2007 Physics - Semiconductor Question 218 English

Then the output signal across $${R_L}$$ will be

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Carbon, silicon and germanium have four valence electrons each. At room temperature which one of the following statements is most appropriate ?
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If the lattice constant of this semiconductor is decreased, then which of the following is correct? AIEEE 2006 Physics - Semiconductor Question 219 English
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In the following, which one of the diodes is reverse biased?
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The circuit has two oppositively connected ideal diodes in parallel. What is the current following in the circuit?

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In a common base mode of a transistor, the collector current is $$5.488$$ $$mA$$ for an emitter current of $$5.60mA.$$ The value of the base current amplification factor $$\left( \beta \right)$$ will be
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If the ratio of the concentration of electrons to that of holes in a semiconductor is $${7 \over 5}$$ and the ratio of currents is $${7 \over 4},$$ then what is the ratio of their drift velocities?
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A solid which is not transparent to visible light and whose conductivity increases with temperature is formed by
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In a full wave rectifier circuit operating from $$50$$ $$Hz$$ mains frequency, the fundamental frequency in the ripple would be
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In a common base amplifier, the phase difference between the input signal voltage and output voltage is
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The electrical conductivity of a semiconductor increases when electromagnetic radiation of wavelength shorter than $$2480$$ $$nm$$ is incident on it. The band gap in $$(eV)$$ for the semiconductor is
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A piece of copper and another of germanium are cooled from room temperature to $$77K,$$ the resistance of
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The manifestation of band structure in solids is due to
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When $$p$$-$$n$$ junction diode is forward biased then
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When $$npn$$ transistor is used as an amplifer
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For a transistor amplifier in common emitter configuration for load impedance of $$1k\,\Omega $$ $$\left( {{h_{fe}} = 50} \right.$$ and $$\left. {{h_{oe}} = 25} \right)$$ the current gain is
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The difference in the variation of resistance with temperature in a metal and a semiconductor arises essentially due to the difference in the
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In the middle of the depletion layer of a reverse- biased $$p$$-$$n$$ junction, the
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A strip of copper and another of germanium are cooled from room temperature to $$80K.$$ The resistance of
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By increasing the temperature, the specific resistance of a conductor and a semiconductor
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At absolute zero, Si acts as
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The energy band gap is maximum in
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The part of a transistor which is most heavily doped to produce large number of majority carriers is
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A diode has Zener voltage of 10 V and maximum power dissipation of 0.5 W , then the minimum resistance to be used in series with this diode for safety when it is connected to a 25 V power supply is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

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A voltage regulating circuit consisting of Zener diode, having break-down voltage of 10 V and maximum power dissipation of 0.4 W , is operated at 15 V . The approximate value of protective resistance in this circuit is $\_\_\_\_$ $\Omega$.

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A potential divider circuit is connected with a dc source of $$20 \mathrm{~V}$$, a light emitting diode of glow in voltage $$1.8 \mathrm{~V}$$ and a zener diode of breakdown voltage of $$3.2 \mathrm{~V}$$. The length (PR) of the resistive wire is $$20 \mathrm{~cm}$$. The minimum length of PQ to just glow the LED is _________ $$\mathrm{cm}$$.

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From the given transfer characteristic of a transistor in $$\mathrm{CE}$$ configuration, the value of power gain of this configuration is $$10^{x}$$, for $$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{B}}=10 ~\mathrm{k} \Omega$$, and $$\mathrm{R}_{\mathrm{C}}=1 ~\mathrm{k} \Omega$$. The value of $$x$$ is __________.

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A $$8 \mathrm{~V}$$ Zener diode along with a series resistance $$\mathrm{R}$$ is connected across a $$20 \mathrm{~V}$$ supply (as shown in the figure). If the maximum Zener current is $$25 \mathrm{~mA}$$, then the minimum value of R will be _______ $$\Omega$$.

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If the potential barrier across a p-n junction is $$0.6 \mathrm{~V}$$. Then the electric field intensity, in the depletion region having the width of $$6 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{~m}$$, will be __________ $$\times 10^{5} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}$$.

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The typical transfer characteristics of a transistor in CE configuration is shown in figure. A load resistor of $$2 \,k \Omega$$ is connected in the collector branch of the circuit used. The input resistance of the transistor is $$0.50 \,\mathrm{k} \Omega$$. The voltage gain of the transistor is ______________.

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In the circuit shown below, maximum zener diode current will be _________ $$\mathrm{mA}$$.

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Two ideal diodes are connected in the network as shown in figure. The equivalent resistance between A and B is __________ $$\Omega$$.

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The energy band gap of semiconducting material to produce violet (wavelength = 4000$$\mathop A\limits^o $$ ) LED is ______________ $$\mathrm{eV}$$. (Round off to the nearest integer).

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The circuit diagram used to study the characteristic curve of a zener diode is connected to variable power supply (0 $$-$$ 15 V) as shown in figure. A zener diode with maximum potential Vz = 10 V and maximum power dissipation of 0.4 W is connected across a potential divider arrangement. The value of resistance RP connected in series with the zener diode to protect it from the damage is ________________ $$\Omega$$.

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A potential barrier of 0.4 V exists across a p-n junction. An electron enters the junction from the n-side with a speed of 6.0 $$\times$$ 105 ms$$-$$1. The speed with which electron enters the p side will be $${x \over 3} \times {10^5}$$ ms$$-$$1 the value of x is _____________.

(Given mass of electron = 9 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$31 kg, charge on electron = 1.6 $$\times$$ 10$$-$$19 C.)

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A transistor is used in an amplifier circuit in common emitter mode. If the base current changes by 100 $$\mu$$A, it brings a change of 10 mA in collector current. If the load resistance is 2 k$$\Omega$$ and input resistance is 1 k$$\Omega$$, the value of power gain is x $$\times$$ 104. The value of x is _____________.

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A zener of breakdown voltage Vz = 8 V and maximum zener current, IZM = 10 mA is subjectd to an input voltage Vi = 10 V with series resistance R = 100 $$\Omega$$. In the given circuit RL represents the variable load resistance. The ratio of maximum and minimum value of RL is _____________.

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The cut-off voltage of the diodes (shown in figure) in forward bias is 0.6 V. The current through the resister of 40 $$\Omega$$ is __________ mA.

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As per the given circuit, the value of current through the battery will be ____________ A.

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In an experiment of CE configuration of n-p-n transistor, the transfer characteristics are observed as given in figure.

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If the input resistance is 200 $$\Omega$$ and output resistance is 60 $$\Omega$$, the voltage gain in this experiment will be ____________.

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In the given circuit, the value of current IL will be ____________ mA. (When RL = 1k$$\Omega$$)

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A transistor is used in common-emitter mode in an amplifier circuit. When a signal of 10 mV is added to the base-emitter voltage, the base current changes by 10 $$\mu$$A and the collector current changes by 1.5 mA. The load resistance is 5 k$$\Omega$$. The voltage gain of the transistor will be _________.

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A zener diode of power rating 2W is to be used as a voltage regulator. If the zener diode has a breakdown of 10 V and it has to regulate voltage fluctuated between 6 V and 14 V, the value of Rs for safe operation should be ___________ $$\Omega$$.

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A circuit is arranged as shown in figure. The output voltage V0 is equal to ................... V.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 27th August Morning Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 126 English
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For the given circuit, the power across Zener diode is .............. mW.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th August Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 127 English
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A transistor is connected in common emitter circuit configuration, the collector supply voltage is 10 V and the voltage drop across a resistor of 1000 $$\Omega$$ in the collector circuit is 0.6 V. If the current gain factor ($$\beta$$) is 24, then the base current is _____________ $$\mu$$A. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
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In a semiconductor, the number density of intrinsic charge carries at 27$$^\circ$$C is 1.5 $$\times$$ 1016/m3. If the semiconductor is doped with impurity atom, the hole density increases to 4.5 $$\times$$ 1022/m3. The electron density in the doped semiconductor is ___________ $$\times$$ 109/m3.
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In a given circuit diagram, a 5 V zener diode along with a series resistance is connected across a 50 V power supply. The minimum value of the resistance required, if the maximum zener current is 90 mA will be __________ $$\Omega$$.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 22th July Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 136 English
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A zener diode having zener voltage 8 V and power dissipation rating of 0.5 W is connected across a potential divider arranged with maximum potential drop across zener diode is as shown in the diagram. The value of protective resistance Rp is .................... $$\Omega$$.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 138 English
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For the forward biased diode characteristics shown in the figure, the dynamic resistance at ID = 3 mA will be __________ $$\Omega$$.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 20th July Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 137 English
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The typical output characteristics curve for a transistor working in the common-emitter configuration is shown in the figure.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 18th March Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 141 English
The estimated current gain from the figure is __________.
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An npn transistor operates as a common emitter amplifier with a power gain of 106. The input circuit resistance is 100$$\Omega$$ and the output load resistance is 10 K$$\Omega$$. The common emitter current gain '$$\beta$$' will be ________. (Round off to the Nearest Integer).
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The value of power dissipated across the zener diode (Vz = 15V) connected in the circuit as shown in the figure is x $$\times$$ 10$$-$$1 watt.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 147 English
The value of x, to the nearest integer, is __________.
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In the logic circuit shown in the figure, if input A and B are 0 to 1 respectively, the output at Y would be 'x'.

The value of x is ____________.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 146 English
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The zener diode has a Vz = 30V. The current passing through the diode for the following circuit is ________ mA.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Evening Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 148 English
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The circuit contains two diodes each with a forward resistance of 50$$\Omega$$ and with infinite reverse resistance. If the battery voltage is 6V, the current through the 120$$\Omega$$ resistance is ____________ mA.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 26th February Morning Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 151 English
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In connection with the circuit drawn below, the value of current flowing through 2 k$$\Omega$$ resistor is _________ $$\times$$ 10$$-$$4 A.

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift Physics - Semiconductor Question 159 English
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The output characteristics of a transistor is shown in the figure.
When VCE is 10V and IC = 4.0 mA, then value of $$\beta $$ac is __________. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 6th September Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 160 English
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The circuit shown below is working as a 8 V dc regulated voltage source. When 12 V is used as input, the power dissipated (in mW) in each diode is; (considering both zener diodes are identical) _________. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 170 English
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Both the diodes used in the circuit shown are assumed to be ideal and have negligible resistance when these are forward biased. Built in potential in each diode is 0.7 V. For the input voltages shown in the figure, the voltage (in Volts) at point A is __________. JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Morning Slot Physics - Semiconductor Question 173 English
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