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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.
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 | |