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This section includes 79 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Vlsi knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
In p-channel FETs, the level of VGS is ________ while the level of VDS is ________. |
| A. | negative, negative |
| B. | positive, positive |
| C. | negative, positive |
| D. | positive, negative |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
In a universal JFET bias curve, the horizontal axis is ________. |
| A. | VDS |
| B. | ID / IDSS |
| C. | the normalized level |
| D. | VGS |
| Answer» D. VGS | |
| 3. |
In a universal JFET bias curve, the vertical scale labeled M is used for finding the solution to the ________ configuration. |
| A. | fixed-bias |
| B. | self-bias |
| C. | voltage-divider |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 4. |
In a universal JFET bias curve, the vertical scale labeled m is used to find the solution to the ________ configuration. |
| A. | fixed-bias |
| B. | self-bias |
| C. | voltage-divider |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. self-bias | |
| 5. |
The level of VDS is typically between ________ % and ________ % of VDD. |
| A. | 0, 100 |
| B. | 10, 90 |
| C. | 25, 75 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 6. |
In a JFET, the level of ________ is limited to values between 0 V and –VP. |
| A. | [A]. |
| B. | [B]. |
| C. | [C]. |
| D. | [D]. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
________ must be considered in the total design process. |
| A. | Dc conditions |
| B. | Level of amplification |
| C. | Signal strength |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
For R2 smaller than ________ k the voltage VD is equal to VDD = 16 V. |
| A. | 3.75 |
| B. | 5 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 24 |
| Answer» B. 5 | |
| 9. |
In a feedback-bias configuration, the slope of the dc load line is controlled by ________. |
| A. | RG |
| B. | RD |
| C. | VDG |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. VDG | |
| 10. |
In an enhancement-type MOSFET, the drain current is zero for levels of VGS less than the ________ level. |
| A. | VGS(Th) |
| B. | VGS(off) |
| C. | VP |
| D. | VDD |
| Answer» B. VGS(off) | |
| 11. |
Specification sheets typically provide ________ for enhancement-type MOSFETs. |
| A. | the threshold voltage VGS(Th) |
| B. | a level of drain current ID(on) |
| C. | an ID(on) |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
In ________ configuration(s) a depletion-type MOSFET can operate in enhancement mode. |
| A. | self-bias |
| B. | fixed-bias with no VGG |
| C. | voltage-divider |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 13. |
In a depletion-type MOSFET, the transfer characteristic rises ________ as VGS becomes more positive. |
| A. | less rapidly |
| B. | more rapidly |
| C. | the same |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. the same | |
| 14. |
The slope of the dc load line in a voltage-divider is controlled by ________. |
| A. | R1 |
| B. | R2 |
| C. | RS |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
The slope of the dc load line in a self-bias configuration is controlled by ________. |
| A. | VDD |
| B. | RD |
| C. | RG |
| D. | RS |
| Answer» E. | |
| 16. |
________ levels of RS result in ________ quiescent values of ID and ________ negative values of VGS. |
| A. | Increased, lower, less |
| B. | Increased, higher, less |
| C. | Increased, higher, more |
| D. | Increased, less, lower |
| Answer» B. Increased, higher, less | |
| 17. |
The dc load line is drawn using the equation obtained by applying Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) at ________ side loop(s) of the circuit. |
| A. | the output |
| B. | the input |
| C. | both the input and output |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. both the input and output | |
| 18. |
When plotting the transfer characteristics, choosing VGS = 0.5VP will result in a drain current level of ________ IDSS. |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 0.25 |
| C. | 0.5 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» C. 0.5 | |
| 19. |
The ratio of current ID to IDSS is equal to ________ for a fixed-bias configuration. |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 0.25 |
| C. | 0.5 |
| D. | 1 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 20. |
In a fixed-bias configuration, the voltage level of VGS is equal to ________. |
| A. | VS |
| B. | VG |
| C. | VGS(off) |
| D. | VP |
| Answer» C. VGS(off) | |
| 21. |
The coupling capacitors are ________ for the dc analysis and ________ for the ac analysis. |
| A. | open-circuit, low impedance |
| B. | short-circuit, low impedance |
| C. | open-circuit, high impedance |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. short-circuit, low impedance | |
| 22. |
For ________, Shockley's equation is applied to relate the input and the output quantities. |
| A. | JFETs |
| B. | depletion-type MOSFETs |
| C. | enhancement-type MOSFETs |
| D. | JFETs and depletion-type MOSFETs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 23. |
The controlled variable on the output side of an FET transistor is a ________ level. |
| A. | current |
| B. | voltage |
| C. | resistor |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. voltage | |
| 24. |
The input controlling variable for an FET transistor is a ________ level. |
| A. | resistor |
| B. | current |
| C. | voltage |
| D. | All of the above |
| Answer» D. All of the above | |
| 25. |
For the field-effect transistor, the relationship between the input and the output quantities is ________. |
| A. | linear |
| B. | nonlinear |
| C. | 3rd degree |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. 3rd degree | |
| 26. |
For the noninverting amplifier, one of the most important advantages associated with using a JFET for control is the fact that it is ________ rather than ________ control. |
| A. | dc, ac |
| B. | ac, dc |
| Answer» B. ac, dc | |
| 27. |
Determine the quiescent values of ID and VGS. |
| A. | 1.2 mA, –1.8 V |
| B. | 1.5 mA, –1.5 V |
| C. | 2.0 mA, –1.2 V |
| D. | 3.0 mA, –0.8 V |
| Answer» C. 2.0 mA, –1.2 V | |
| 28. |
Calculate VDSQ. |
| A. | 1.0 V |
| B. | 1.50 V |
| C. | 2.56 V |
| D. | 3.58 V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 29. |
Calculate the value of RD. |
| A. | 2 k |
| B. | 3 k |
| C. | 3.5 k |
| D. | 4.13 k |
| Answer» E. | |
| 30. |
Given the values of VDQ and IDQ for this circuit, determine the required values of RD and RS. |
| A. | 2 k, 2 k |
| B. | 1 k, 5.3 k |
| C. | 3.2 k, 400 |
| D. | 2.5 k, 5.3 k |
| Answer» D. 2.5 k, 5.3 k | |
| 31. |
Calculate the value of RS. Assume VGSQ = −2V. |
| A. | 0 k |
| B. | 1.68 k |
| C. | 6.81 k |
| D. | 8.5 k |
| Answer» C. 6.81 k | |
| 32. |
Calculate VCE. |
| A. | 0 V |
| B. | 2 V |
| C. | 3 V |
| D. | 5.34 V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 33. |
Calculate the value of VDSQ. |
| A. | 0 V |
| B. | 20 V |
| C. | 30 V |
| D. | 40 V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
What are the voltages across RD and RS? |
| A. | 0 V, 0 V |
| B. | 5 V, 5 V |
| C. | 10 V, 10 V |
| D. | 20 V, 20 V |
| Answer» B. 5 V, 5 V | |
| 35. |
Calculate VDS. |
| A. | 0 V |
| B. | 6 V |
| C. | 16 V |
| D. | 11 V |
| Answer» B. 6 V | |
| 36. |
Calculate VD. |
| A. | 23.0 V |
| B. | 17.0 V |
| C. | 4.6 V |
| D. | 12.4 V |
| Answer» C. 4.6 V | |
| 37. |
For what value of RS can the depletion-type MOSFETs operate in enhancement mode? |
| A. | 2.4 k |
| B. | 5 k |
| C. | 6.2 k |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 38. |
Determine the value of VDSQ. |
| A. | 3.5 V |
| B. | 4.86 V |
| C. | 7.14 V |
| D. | 10 V |
| Answer» B. 4.86 V | |
| 39. |
For what value of R2 is VGSQ equal to 1 V? |
| A. | 10 M |
| B. | 100 M |
| C. | 110 M |
| D. | 220 M |
| Answer» C. 110 M | |
| 40. |
Depletion-type MOSFETs do not permit operating points with positive values of VGS and levels of ID that exceed IDSS. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» C. | |
| 41. |
At what value of RS does the circuit switch from depletion mode to enhancement mode? |
| A. | 250 |
| B. | 500 |
| C. | 10 M |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. 500 | |
| 42. |
For what value of RD is the voltage across VDS zero? |
| A. | 2.400 k |
| B. | 5.167 k |
| C. | 6.167 k |
| D. | 6.670 k |
| Answer» C. 6.167 k | |
| 43. |
What is the new value of RD when there is 7 V across VDS? |
| A. | 3 k |
| B. | 3.3 k |
| C. | 4 k |
| D. | 5 k |
| Answer» C. 4 k | |
| 44. |
Which of the following represents the voltage level of VGS in a self-bias configuration? |
| A. | VG |
| B. | VGS(off) |
| C. | VS |
| D. | VP |
| Answer» D. VP | |
| 45. |
Calculate the value of VDS. |
| A. | 0 V |
| B. | 8 V |
| C. | 4.75 V |
| D. | 16 V |
| Answer» E. | |
| 46. |
Which mode of operation of FET is used, when amplification is needed? |
| A. | active |
| B. | saturation |
| C. | non saturation |
| D. | linear |
| Answer» C. non saturation | |
| 47. |
Which voltage increases the channel size? |
| A. | negative Vgs |
| B. | positive Vgs |
| C. | negative Vds |
| D. | positive Vds |
| Answer» C. negative Vds | |
| 48. |
The expansion of depletion region in n-channel device makes the channel |
| A. | narrow |
| B. | wide |
| C. | does not affect the channel |
| D. | cannot be determined |
| Answer» B. wide | |
| 49. |
Field effect transistor’s conductivity is regulated by |
| A. | input current |
| B. | output current |
| C. | terminal voltage |
| D. | supply voltage |
| Answer» D. supply voltage | |
| 50. |
The FET has __________ input impedance. |
| A. | low |
| B. | high |
| C. | all of the mentioned |
| D. | none of the mentioned |
| Answer» C. all of the mentioned | |