The built-in potential (diffusion potential) in a p-n junction
1. is equal to the difference in the Fermi-level of the two sides, expressed in volts.
2. increases with the increase in the doping levels of the two sides.
3. increases with the increase in temperature.
4. is equal to the average of the Fermi-levels of the two sides.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. 2, 3 and 4
Answer: Option C
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The forbidden energy gap between the valence band and conduction band will be least in case of
A. Metals
B. Semiconductors
C. Insulators
D. All of the above
For a NPN bipolar transistor, what is the main stream of current in the base region?
A. Drift of holes
B. Diffusion of holes
C. Drift of electrons
D. Diffusion of electrons
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
For a P-N diode, the number of minority carriers crossing the junction depends on
A. Forward bias voltage
B. Potential barrier
C. Rate of thermal generation of electron hole pairs
D. None of the above
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