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- Question
The arrow in the schematic symbol of a diode points to
Options- A. the n-type material, which is called the anode
- B. the n-type material, which is called the cathode
- C. the p-type material, which is called the anode
- D. the p-type material, which is called the cathode
- Correct Answer
- the p-type material, which is called the anode
- 1. The mimicking of an open/closed switch by a diode allows alternating current to be:
Options- A. rectified
- B. regulated
- C. controlled
- D. attenuated Discuss
- 2. A diode for which you can change the reverse bias, and thus vary the capacitance is called a
Options- A. varactor diode
- B. tunnel diode
- C. zener diode
- D. switching diode Discuss
- 3. Thermal shutdown occurs in an IC regulator if:
Options- A. power dissipation is too high
- B. internal temperature is too high
- C. current through the device is too high
- D. load resistance increases Discuss
- 4. The conduction band is closest to the valence band in
Options- A. semiconductors
- B. conductors
- C. insulators
- D. The distance is the same for all of the above. Discuss
- 5. What is the current through the LED?
Options- A. 0 mA
- B. 23 mA
- C. 18 mA
- D. 13 mA Discuss
- 6. With full-wave rectification, current through the load resistor must be:
Options- A. in opposite directions
- B. to the external load
- C. from the reverse biased diode
- D. in the same direction Discuss
- 7. Which type of transformer is required to create a 180 degree input to a rectifier?
Options- A. center-tapped secondary
- B. step-down secondary
- C. stepped-up secondary
- D. split winding primary Discuss
- 8. Which of the following circuits would require the least amount of filtering?
Options- A. A half-wave rectifier
- B. A full-wave rectifier
- C. A bridge rectifier
- D. A full-wave rectifier and a bridge rectifier Discuss
- 9. What is the percent of regulation if Vnl = 20 V and Vfl = 19.8 V?
Options- A. 0%
- B. 1%
- C. .1%
- D. 5% Discuss
- 10. What is a varistor?
Options- A. a voltage-dependent resistor
- B. a voltage-dependent diode
- C. a current-dependent resistor
- D. a current-dependent diode Discuss
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Correct Answer: rectified
Correct Answer: varactor diode
Correct Answer: internal temperature is too high
Correct Answer: semiconductors
Correct Answer: 13 mA
Correct Answer: in the same direction
Correct Answer: center-tapped secondary
Correct Answer: A full-wave rectifier and a bridge rectifier
Correct Answer: 1%
Correct Answer: a voltage-dependent resistor
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