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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Power Electronics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
In a power transistor _____ is controlling parameter |
A. | VBE |
B. | VCE |
C. | IB |
D. | IC |
Answer» D. IC | |
2. |
Identify the device whose symbol is given below |
A. | npn transistor |
B. | pnp transistor |
C. | MOSFET |
D. | IGBT |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
Following is the demerit of IGBT: |
A. | High peak current capability |
B. | Low turn off time |
C. | Ease of gate drive |
D. | High turn off time |
Answer» E. | |
4. |
Directions: It consists of two statements, one labelled as the ‘Statement (I)’ and the other as ‘Statement (II). Examine these two statements carefully and select the answer using the codes given below:Statement (I): The ‘turn-on’ and ‘turn-off’ time of a MOSFET is very small.Statement (II): The MOSFET is a majority-carrier device. |
A. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true and Statement (II) is the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
B. | Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I) |
C. | Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false |
D. | Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true |
Answer» B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are individually true but Statement (II) is not the correct explanation of Statement (I) | |
5. |
For the power semiconductor devices IGBT, MOSFET, Diode and Thyristor, which one of the following statements is TRUE? |
A. | All the four are majority carrier devices. |
B. | All the four are minority carrier devices. |
C. | IGBT and MOSFET are majority carrier devices, whereas Diode and Thyristor are minority carrier devices. |
D. | MOSFET is majority carrier device, whereas IGBT, Diode Thyristor are minority carrier devices. |
Answer» E. | |
6. |
A MOSFET is |
A. | Minority carrier device |
B. | Majority carrier device |
C. | Both majority and minority carrier device |
D. | None of the above |
Answer» C. Both majority and minority carrier device | |
7. |
Figure shows 4 electronic switches (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv). Which of the switches can blockVoltages of either polarity(applied between terminals ‘a’ and ‘b’) when the active device is in OFF state? |
A. | (i), (ii) and (iii) |
B. | (ii), (iii) and (iv) |
C. | (ii) and (iii) |
D. | (i) and (iv) |
Answer» D. (i) and (iv) | |
8. |
As compared to power MOSFET, a BJT has |
A. | Higher switching losses but lower conduction losses |
B. | Higher switching losses and higher conduction losses |
C. | Lower switching losses and Lower conduction losses |
D. | Lower switching losses but higher conduction losses |
Answer» B. Higher switching losses and higher conduction losses | |
9. |
In an IGBT cell the collector and emitter are respectively |
A. | n and p |
B. | n+ and p+ |
C. | p and n |
D. | p+ and n+ |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
A power BJT has Collector current IC = 20 A at IB = 2.5 A and reverse saturation current ICS = 15 mA. Find out Current gain β? |
A. | 8 |
B. | 7.95 |
C. | 7 |
D. | 8.95 |
Answer» C. 7 | |