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Self-Test 1 Q&A 3-1
Self-Test Questions Volume 1
Question | Answer |
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Define the word ELECTRONICS | All applications involving the control of electricity using vacuum, gasses, or semiconductors |
What are the two most common materials used to make semiconductors? | Germanium and silicon |
What term is used when adding impurities to materials? | Doping |
Electrons in P-Type material | Minority current carriers |
Negative terminal connected to cathode | Forward bias |
Electrons in N-Type material | Majority current carriers |
Negative terminal connected to anode | Reverse bias |
Holes in N-Type Material | Minority current carriers |
Decreases when forward biased | Junction field or Depletion region |
Holes in P-Type material | Majority current carriers |
Is the N-type material of a diode the anode or cathode? Is the P-type material of a diode the anode or cathode? | N-type = Cathode P-type = Anode |
A diode is also referred to as what? | PN junction |
In which direction do electrons flow in a diode? | Cathode to anode |
Which rating on a diode tells you the maximum voltage allowed in reverse bias? | Peak inverse voltage (PIV) |
What does a photo diode require in order to operate? | Light Source |
Name two applications for Zener diodes | Voltage regulation and voltage limiting |
To what can an SCR be compared? | Latching relay |