Questions from Electronics

Q: In your own words, define an intrinsic material, a negative

In your own words, define an intrinsic material, a negative temperature coefficient, and cova- lent bonding.

Q: a. Plot the function y = ex for x from 0

a. Plot the function y = ex for x from 0 to 10. Why is it difficult to plot? b. What is the value of y = ex at x = 0? c. Based on the results of part (b), why is the factor —1 important in Eq. (1.2)?...

Q: In the reverse-bias region the saturation current of a silicon

In the reverse-bias region the saturation current of a silicon diode is about 0.1 mA (T = 20°C). Determine its approximate value if the temperature is increased 40°C.

Q: Compare the characteristics of a silicon and a germanium diode and determine

Compare the characteristics of a silicon and a germanium diode and determine which you would prefer to use for most practical applications. Give some details. Refer to a manufacturer’s listing and com...

Q: Determine the forward voltage drop across the diode whose characteristics appear in

Determine the forward voltage drop across the diode whose characteristics appear in Fig. 1.19 at temperatures of —75°C, 25°C, 125°C and a current of 10 mA. For each temperature, determine the level of...

Q: Describe in your own words the meaning of the word ideal as

Describe in your own words the meaning of the word ideal as applied to a device or a system.

Q: Describe in your own words the characteristics of the ideal diode and

Describe in your own words the characteristics of the ideal diode and how they determine the on and off states of the device. That is, describe why the short-circuit and open-circuit equiva- lents are...

Q: What is the one important difference between the characteristics of a simple

What is the one important difference between the characteristics of a simple switch and those of an ideal diode?

Q: Determine the static or dc resistance of the commercially available diode of

Determine the static or dc resistance of the commercially available diode of Fig. 1.15 at a for- ward current of 4 mA.

Q: Repeat Problem 27 at a forward current of 15 mA and compare

Repeat Problem 27 at a forward current of 15 mA and compare results.