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801.

In a piezoelectric crystal, applications of a mechanical stress would produce

A. plastic deformation of the crystal
B. magnetic dipoles in the crystal
C. electrical polarization in the crystal
D. shift in the Fermi level
Answer» D. shift in the Fermi level
802.

If μn is mobility of free electron and μp is mobility of holes then for silicon at 300 K

A. μn = μp
B. μn > μp
C. μn < μp
D. μn may be more or less than μp
Answer» C. μn < μp
803.

If both emitter base and collector base junctions of a BJT are forward biased, the transistor is in

A. active region
B. saturated region
C. cut off region
D. inverse mode
Answer» C. cut off region
804.

In the schematic representation of bipolar junction transistor, the direction of arrow shows the direction of flow of

A. holes
B. electrons
C. holes in pnp and electrons in npn
D. electrons in pnp and holes in npn
Answer» B. electrons
805.

The voltage at which Avalanche occurs is known as

A. cut in voltage
B. barrier voltage
C. breakdown voltage
D. depletion voltage
Answer» D. depletion voltage
806.

The current due to thermionic emission is given by Richardson Dushman equation.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
807.

If E is energy level of electron and EF is fermi level, and T = 0 and E > EF, then

A. the probability of finding an occupied quantum state of energy higher than EF is zero
B. all quantum states with energies greater than EF are occupied
C. some quantum states with energies greater than EF are occupied
D. majority of quantum states with energies greater than EF are occupied
Answer» B. all quantum states with energies greater than EF are occupied
808.

Crossover distortion behaviour is characteristic of

A. class A O/P stage
B. class B O/P stage
C. class AB output stage
D. common pulse O/P state
Answer» C. class AB output stage
809.

For an n-channel JEFT having drain source voltage constant if the gate source voltage is increased (more negative) pinch off would occur for

A. high values of drain current
B. saturation values of drain current
C. zero drain current
D. gate current equal to the drain current
Answer» D. gate current equal to the drain current
810.

Assertion (A): A JFET behaves as a resistor when VGS < VP.Reason (R): When VGS < VP, the drain current in a JFET is almost constant.

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
Answer» D. A is false but R is true
811.

Which of the following is known as insulated gate FET?

A. JFET
B. MOSFET
C. Both JFET and MOSFET
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Both JFET and MOSFET
812.

- ve feedback in an amplifier

A. reduces gain
B. increase frequency and phase distortion
C. reduce bandwidth
D. increase noise
Answer» B. increase frequency and phase distortion
813.

The conduction band is

A. same as forbidden energy gap
B. generally located on the top of the crystal
C. generally located on the bottom of the crystal
D. a range of energies corresponding to the energies of the free electrons
Answer» E.
814.

If E (i.e., available energy state) = EF(i.e., Fermi level), then probability that state E will be occupied is 0.5 for any temperature T.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
815.

In active filter circuits, inductances are avoided mainly because they

A. are always associated with some resistance
B. are bulky and unsuitable for miniaturisation
C. are non-linear in nature
D. saturate quickly
Answer» C. are non-linear in nature
816.

The process of deliberately adding impurity to a semi-conductor material is called

A. impurification
B. pollution
C. deionisation
D. doping
Answer» E.
817.

How many free electrons does a p type semiconductor has?

A. only those produced by thermal energy
B. only those produced by doping
C. those produced by doping as well as thermal energy
D. any of the above
Answer» B. only those produced by doping
818.

Two identical silicon diodes D1 and D2 are connected back to back shown in figure. The reverse saturation current Is of each diode is 10-8 amps and the breakdown voltage VBr is 50 v. Evaluate the voltages VD1 and VD2 dropped across the diodes D1 and D2 assuming KT/q to be 25 m V.

A. 4.983 V, 0.017 V
B. - 4.98 V, - 0.017 V
C. 0.17 V, 4.983 V
D. - 0.017 V, - 4.98 V
Answer» C. 0.17 V, 4.983 V
819.

The depletion layer in a reverse biased p-n junction is due to the presence of

A. electrons
B. holes
C. both electrons and holes
D. immobile ions
Answer» E.
820.

In a common emitter BJT amplifier, the maximum usable supply voltage is limited by

A. avalanche Beakdown of Base-Emitter junction
B. collector emitter breakdown voltage with base open(βVCEO)
C. collector emitter breakdown voltage with emitter open(βVCEO)
D. zener break down voltage of the emitter base junction
Answer» D. zener break down voltage of the emitter base junction
821.

Intrinsic concentration of charge carriers in a semiconductor varies as

A. T
B.
C.
D. T¯²
Answer» D. T¯²
822.

Measurement of Hall coefficient enables the determination of

A. recovery time of stored carrier
B. type of conductivity and concentration of charge carriers
C. temperature coefficient and thermal conductivity
D. Fermi level and forbidden energy gap
Answer» C. temperature coefficient and thermal conductivity
823.

An amplifier without feedback has a voltage gain of 50, input resistance of 1 kΩ and output resistance of 2.5 kΩ. The input resistance of the current shunt -ve feedback amplifier using the above amplifier with a feedback factor of 0.2 is

A. 1/11 kΩ
B. 1/5 kΩ
C. 5 kW
D. 11 kW
Answer» B. 1/5 kΩ
824.

A semiconductor in its purest form called

A. intrinsic semiconductor
B. extrinsic semiconductor
C. P-type semiconductor
D. N-type semiconductor
Answer» B. extrinsic semiconductor
825.

Conductivity σ, mobility μ and Hall coefficient KH are related as

A. μ = σKH
B. σ = μKH
C. KH = μσ
D. KH =(μσ)^1.1
Answer» B. σ = μKH
826.

The rate of change of excess carrier density is proportional to carrier density.

A. True
B. False
C. May be True or False
D. Can't say
Answer» B. False
827.

The charge of an electron is

A. 1.6 x 10¯¹⁷ coulomb
B. 1.6 x 10¯¹⁹ coulomb
C. 1.6 x 10¯²¹ coulomb
D. 1.6 x 10¯²³ coulomb
Answer» C. 1.6 x 10¯²¹ coulomb
828.

A Darlington emitter follower circuit is some times used in the output stage of a TTL gate in order to

A. increase its IQL
B. reduce its I0H
C. increase its speed of operation
D. reduce power dissipation
Answer» D. reduce power dissipation
829.

A particular green LED emits light of wavelength 5490, Å, the energy bandgap of the semiconductor material used there is .. h = 6.6 x 10-34 J sec.

A. 2.26 eV
B. 1.98 eV
C. 1.17 eV
D. 0.74 eV
Answer» B. 1.98 eV
830.

If the energy gap of a semiconductor is 1.1 eV, then it would be

A. opaque to visible light
B. transparent to visible light
C. transparent to ultraviolet radiation
D. transparent to infrared radiation
Answer» B. transparent to visible light
831.

The behaviour of a JFET is similar to that of

A. NPN transistor
B. PNP transistor
C. SCR
D. Vacuum triode
Answer» E.
832.

With an ac input from 50 Hz power line, the ripple frequency is

A. 50 Hz in the dc output of half wave as well as full wave rectifier
B. 100 Hz in the dc output of half wave as well as full wave rectifier
C. 50 Hz in the dc output of half wave and 100 Hz in the dc output of full wave
D. 100 Hz in the dc output of half wave and 50 Hz in the dc output of full wave
Answer» D. 100 Hz in the dc output of half wave and 50 Hz in the dc output of full wave
833.

For a BJT, avalanche multiplication factor depends on

A. VCE
B. VCB
C. VBE
D. none
Answer» C. VBE
834.

Figure represents a

A. Tunnel diode
B. Zener diode
C. Photo diode
D. Photo sensitive diode
Answer» C. Photo diode
835.

Diffusion constants Dp, Dn mobility μp, μn and absolute temperature T are related as

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
836.

If an additional two diodes were used to connect the 1 kW load across a bridge rectifier circuits, utilizing the full secondary of the transformer, how much d.c. power could be delivered using a transformer with the rating of 105 VA?

A. 35 W
B. 60 W
C. 85 W
D. 100 W
Answer» D. 100 W
837.

The drain characteristics of JFET are drawn between

A. VGS and VDS for different values of drain current
B. drain current and VGS for different values of VDS
C. drain current and VDS for different values of VGS
D. drain current and VGS for one value of VDS
Answer» D. drain current and VGS for one value of VDS
838.

As comparated to an ordinary p-n diode, the extent of impurity atoms in a tunnel diode

A. is more
B. is less
C. may be more or less
D. is almost the same
Answer» B. is less
839.

Consider the following statements: The function of oxide layer in an IC device is to 1. mask against diffusion or non implant2. insulate the surface electrically3. increase the melting point of silicon4. produce a chemically stable protective layer Of these statements:

A. 1, 2, 3 are correct
B. 1, 3, 4 are correct
C. 2, 3, 4 are correct
D. 1, 2, 4 are correct
Answer» E.
840.

The collector to emitter cutoff current (ICE0) of a transmitter is related to collector to base cut off current (ICB0) as

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» D. D
841.

Consider the following statements 1. An iron cored choke is a nonlinear device.2. A carbon resistor kept in a sunlight is a time - invariant and passive device.3. A dry cell is a time - varying and active device.4. An air capacitor is a time - invariant and passive device Of these statements

A. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
C. 1, 2 and 4 are correct
D. 2 and 4 are correct
Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
842.

In an n type semiconductor

A. number of free electrons and holes are equal
B. number of free electrons is much greater than the number of holes
C. number of free electrons may be equal or less than the number of holes
D. number of holes is greater than the number of free electrons
Answer» C. number of free electrons may be equal or less than the number of holes
843.

Figure represents a

A. Diode rectifier
B. Schottky diode
C. Varistor
D. None of the above
Answer» C. Varistor
844.

Which of the following expressions may be used to correctly describe the temperature (T) variation of the intrinsic carrier density (ni) of a semiconductor?

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
845.

The V-I characteristic of a semi-conductor diode is shown in figure. From this figure it can be concluded that

A. The diode is a silicon diode
B. The diode is a germanium diode
C. Break down voltage of the diode is 0.7 V
D. At 1 V rated current will pass through the diode
Answer» B. The diode is a germanium diode
846.

The diode and the moving coil milliammeter of figure are assumed to be ideal. The meter reading is

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» E.
847.

The dipole moment per unit volume as a function of E in the case of an insulator is given by (symbols have the usual meaning).

A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
Answer» B. B
848.

An electron in the conduction band

A. has higher energy than the electron in the valence band
B. has lower energy than the electron in the valence band
C. loses its charge easily
D. jumps to the top of the crystal
Answer» B. has lower energy than the electron in the valence band
849.

The magnetization 'm' of a superconductor in a field of H is

A. extremely small
B. - H
C. - 1
D. Zero
Answer» C. - 1
850.

Which of the following could be the maximum current rating of junction diode by 126?

A. 1 A
B. 10 A
C. 20 A
D. 100 A
Answer» B. 10 A