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This section includes 9 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. |
Zener diodes allow a current to flow in the reverse direction, when the$ |
A. | voltage reaches above a certain value |
B. | temperature reaches above a certain value |
C. | current always flows in the reverse direction only |
D. | current cannot flow in the reverse direction |
Answer» B. temperature reaches above a certain value | |
2. |
In a certain power electronics application, it is required that the voltage at the load terminals is to be kept within a certain range of voltages only. Among the device listed below, which would be the most ideal choice for this application? |
A. | P-n junction diode |
B. | Schottky diode |
C. | Zener diode |
D. | Fast recover diode |
Answer» D. Fast recover diode | |
3. |
In a Schottky diode, the silicon layer acts as a _____________ |
A. | anode |
B. | cathode |
C. | gate |
D. | common terminal |
Answer» C. gate | |
4. |
As compared to a p-n junction device of equal rating, the Schottky diode has |
A. | lower reverse voltage rating |
B. | lower reverse leakage current |
C. | higher Switching time |
D. | higher cut-in voltage |
Answer» B. lower reverse leakage current | |
5. |
If the doping levels of the semiconductor is increased, then the width of the depletion layer |
A. | increases |
B. | decreases |
C. | is unchanged |
D. | keeps oscillating |
Answer» C. is unchanged | |
6. |
In a Schottky diode, the aluminum metal acts as a __________ |
A. | anode |
B. | cathode |
C. | gate |
D. | common terminal |
Answer» B. cathode | |
7. |
Schottky diodes are also called as |
A. | metal diode |
B. | hot carrier diode |
C. | signaling diode |
D. | easy turn on diode |
Answer» C. signaling diode | |
8. |
When reverse breakdown occurs in a diode |
A. | voltage increases & current is constant |
B. | voltage increases & current also increases |
C. | both are constant |
D. | voltage is constant & current increases |
Answer» E. | |
9. |
Ideally the voltage drop across a conducting diode must be |
A. | ‚àû |
B. | 0 |
C. | higher than the forward biased voltage |
D. | equal to the forward biased voltage |
Answer» C. higher than the forward biased voltage | |