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51.

Field effect transistor uses ________ to control the shape.

A. electric field
B. magnetic field
C. current distribution
D. voltage distribution
Answer» B. magnetic field
52.

The scattering parameter S11 for an FET __________ with increase in the frequency of operation of the transistor.

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains constant
53.

The upper threshold frequency of an FET, where short circuit gain is unity is given by:

A. gm/2πCgs
B. gm/Cgs
C. gm/ 2π
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. gm/Cgs
54.

The expression for short circuit current gain of an FET is given by:

A. gm/ ωCgs
B. Ig/gmVc
C. ωCgs/ gm
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. Ig/gmVc
55.

The S21 parameter for a MESFET is lesser than 1.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
56.

GaAs MESFET –metal semiconductor field effect transistor are one of the widely used categories of FETs.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
57.

Field effect transistors are different from BJTs in that they are _________

A. monopolar devices
B. bipolar devices
C. bidirectional device
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. bipolar devices
58.

WHICH_VOLTAGE_INCREASES_THE_CHANNEL_SIZE??$

A. negative Vgs
B. positive Vgs
C. negative Vds
D. positive Vds
Answer» C. negative Vds
59.

THE_UPPER_THRESHOLD_FREQUENCY_OF_AN_FET,_WHERE_SHORT_CIRCUIT_GAIN_IS_UNITY_IS_GIVEN_BY:?$

A. g<sub>m</sub>/2πC<sub>gs</sub>
B. g<sub>m</sub>/C<sub>gs</sub>
C. g<sub>m</sub>/ 2π
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. g<sub>m</sub>/C<sub>gs</sub>
60.

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
61.

The curve of IDS v/s VDS of an FET does not vary with the gate to source voltage applied.$

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
62.

Which relation is correct?$

A. Vgs greater than Vds
B. Vds greater than Vgs
C. Vds equal to Vgs
D. Vgs lesser than Vds
Answer» B. Vds greater than Vgs
63.

The scattering parameter S11 for an FET __________ with increase in the frequency of operation of the transistor.$

A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. remains constant
64.

The expansion of depletion region in n-channel device, makes the channe?

A. narrow
B. wide
C. does not affect the channel
D. cannot be determined
Answer» B. wide
65.

The expression for short circuit current gain of an FET is given by?

A. g<sub>m</sub>/ ωC<sub>gs</sub>
B. I<sub>g</sub>/g<sub>m</sub>V<sub>c</sub>
C. ωC<sub>gs</sub>/ g<sub>m</sub>
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. I<sub>g</sub>/g<sub>m</sub>V<sub>c</sub>
66.

Which terminal controls the electron flow passage?

A. source
B. drain
C. gate
D. base
Answer» D. base
67.

The S21 parameter for a MESFET is lesser than 1.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
68.

In FET, the width is greater than the length of the gate.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
69.

The frequency of operation of an FET is limited by:

A. drain to source voltage
B. gate to source voltage
C. gate length
D. effective area of an FET
Answer» D. effective area of an FET
70.

Which terminal bias the transistor to operation?

A. source
B. drain
C. gate
D. base
Answer» E.
71.

In MESFET, an applied signal at the gate modulates the electron carriers; this produces _______ in the FET.

A. voltage amplification
B. voltage attenuation
C. electron multiplication
D. electron recombination
Answer» B. voltage attenuation
72.

In FET, the current enters the channel through

A. source
B. drain
C. gate
D. nodes
Answer» B. drain
73.

Advantage of using GaAs in MESFET as compared to use of silicon is:

A. GaAs are cost effective
B. they have higher mobility
C. they have high resistance for flow of current in the reverse direction
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. they have high resistance for flow of current in the reverse direction
74.

Field effect transistor’s conductivity is regulated by$

A. input current
B. output current
C. terminal voltage
D. supply voltage
Answer» D. supply voltage
75.

At frequencies above 10GHz, MESFET are not suitable for microwave applications due to parasitic effects.

A. true
B. false
Answer» C.
76.

The FET has _____ input impedance

A. low
B. high
Answer» C.
77.

GaAs MESFET –metal semiconductor field effect transistor are one of the widely used categories of FETs.$

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
78.

Field effect transistors are known as

A. unipolar device
B. bipolar device
C. tripolar device
D. multipolar device
Answer» B. bipolar device
79.

Field effect transistor uses ______ to control the shape

A. electric field
B. magnetic field
C. current distribution
D. voltage distribution
Answer» B. magnetic field