Question 1

Constant-current diodes are also known as

Accepted Answer

A)  current-restricting diodes. 
B)  current suppressors. 
C)  current regulator diodes. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  current-restricting diodes. 
B)  current suppressors. 
C)  current regulator diodes. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

The PIN diode actually contains pn junctions).

Accepted Answer

A)  zero 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three 
A)  zero 
B)  one 
C)  two 
D)  three

Question 3

-This is the schematic symbol of a .

Accepted Answer

A)  back to back suppressor 
B)  constant current diode 
C)  tunnel diode 
D)  Schottky diode 
A)  back to back suppressor 
B)  constant current diode 
C)  tunnel diode 
D)  Schottky diode

Question 4

-Figure  shows the schematic symbol for a

Accepted Answer

A)  back to back suppressor. 
B)  constant current diode. 
C)  tunnel diode. 
D)  Schottky diode. 
A)  back to back suppressor. 
B)  constant current diode. 
C)  tunnel diode. 
D)  Schottky diode.

Question 5

An engineer is designing a television tuner circuit. Which diode would you expect to see in the design?

Accepted Answer

A)  A constant-current diode. 
B)  A tunnel diode. 
C)  A varactor diode. 
D)  A PIN diode.
Chapter 5 Special Applications Diodes Answer Key 
A)  A constant-current diode. 
B)  A tunnel diode. 
C)  A varactor diode. 
D)  A PIN diode.
Chapter 5 Special Applications Diodes Answer Key

Question 6

The clamping voltage Vc) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  the maximum voltage across the device at a given value of reverse surge current. 
B)  the maximum reverse voltage that will not drive the component into its zener operating region. 
A)  the maximum voltage across the device at a given value of reverse surge current. 
B)  the maximum reverse voltage that will not drive the component into its zener operating region.

Question 7

The maximum reverse standoff voltage VRWM) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

Accepted Answer

A)  the voltage across the device while in its zener operating region. 
B)  the maximum reverse voltage that will not drive the component into its zener operating region. 
A)  the voltage across the device while in its zener operating region. 
B)  the maximum reverse voltage that will not drive the component into its zener operating region.

Question 8

Forward voltage and current are directly proportional for a tunnel diode that is operated between its peak voltage VP ) and its valley voltage VV ).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The varactor can be used as a

Accepted Answer

A)  current-controlled capacitance when forward biased. 
B)  voltage-controlled capacitance when forward biased. 
C)  current-controlled capacitance when reverse biased. 
D)  voltage-controlled capacitance when reverse biased. 
A)  current-controlled capacitance when forward biased. 
B)  voltage-controlled capacitance when forward biased. 
C)  current-controlled capacitance when reverse biased. 
D)  voltage-controlled capacitance when reverse biased.

Question 10

The tunnel diode is a

Accepted Answer

A)  lightly doped diode that is used in high-frequency communications applications. 
B)  lightly doped diode that is used in low-frequency communications applications. 
C)  heavily doped diode that is used in high-frequency communications applications. 
D)  heavily doped diode that is used in low-frequency communications applications. 
A)  lightly doped diode that is used in high-frequency communications applications. 
B)  lightly doped diode that is used in low-frequency communications applications. 
C)  heavily doped diode that is used in high-frequency communications applications. 
D)  heavily doped diode that is used in low-frequency communications applications.

Constant-current diodes are also known as

The PIN diode actually contains pn junctions).

-This is the schematic symbol of a .

-Figure shows the schematic symbol for a

An engineer is designing a television tuner circuit. Which diode would you expect to see in the design?

The clamping voltage Vc) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

The maximum reverse standoff voltage VRWM) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

Forward voltage and current are directly proportional for a tunnel diode that is operated between its peak voltage VP ) and its valley voltage VV ).

The varactor can be used as a

The tunnel diode is a

Fundamental Solid-State Principles

Diodes

Common Diode Applications: Basic Power Supply Circuits

Common Diode Applications: Clippers, Clampers, Voltage Multipliers, and Displays

Bipolar Junction Transistors

DC Biasing Circuits

Introduction to Amplifiers

Common-Emitter Amplifiers

Other BJT Amplifiers

Power Amplifiers

Field-Effect Transistors

Mosfets

Amplifier Frequency Response

Operational Amplifiers

Additional Op-Amp Applications

Tuned Amplifiers

Oscillators

Solid-State Switching Circuits

Thyristors and Optoelectronics Devices

Discrete and Integrated Voltage Regulators

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Exam 5: Special Applications Diodes

Constant-current diodes are also known as

The PIN diode actually contains pn junctions).

-This is the schematic symbol of a .

-Figure shows the schematic symbol for a

An engineer is designing a television tuner circuit. Which diode would you expect to see in the design?

The clamping voltage Vc) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

The maximum reverse standoff voltage VRWM) rating of a transient suppressor indicates

Forward voltage and current are directly proportional for a tunnel diode that is operated between its peak voltage VP ) and its valley voltage VV ).

The varactor can be used as a

The tunnel diode is a

Fundamental Solid-State Principles

Diodes

Common Diode Applications: Basic Power Supply Circuits

Common Diode Applications: Clippers, Clampers, Voltage Multipliers, and Displays

Bipolar Junction Transistors

DC Biasing Circuits

Introduction to Amplifiers

Common-Emitter Amplifiers

Other BJT Amplifiers

Power Amplifiers

Field-Effect Transistors

Mosfets

Amplifier Frequency Response

Operational Amplifiers

Additional Op-Amp Applications

Tuned Amplifiers

Oscillators

Solid-State Switching Circuits

Thyristors and Optoelectronics Devices

Discrete and Integrated Voltage Regulators

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