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Analog Electronics
Diodes

1. As temperature increases, semiconductor materials tend to have

o ____an increased number of free electrons
o ____a decreased number of free electrons
o ____reduced conduction
o ____relatively unchanged conduction

2. The characteristic of an ideal diode are those of a switch that can conduct current:
o ____in both directions
o ____in one direction only
o ____in both directions but in only one direction at a time
o ____depends on the circuit it is used in

3. When tested with an ohmmeter, a diode should have the following characteristics.
o ____relatively high in the forward direction and relatively low in the reverse direction
o ____relatively low in the forward direction and relatively low in the reverse direction
o ____relatively low in the forward direction and relatively high in the reverse direction
o ____relatively high in the forward direction and relatively high in the reverse direction

4. The majority carriers in the P-Type material are the ________________ while in the N-Type
material are the _______________

5. In a LED, visible light is produced when ____________________________________________

6. To make a P-type of semiconductor material you need a doping material with ______ valence
electrons.

7. For the circuit shown below determine

o The load line intersection with the two axis ID = ________ VD = ________
o The operating point using the approximate model if the diode is made of silicon ID =
_________ VD = _________

8. For the clipping circuit shown below, what will be the maximum output voltage when the
diode is not conducting? _________________
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9. Analyze the circuit below and plot the output voltage v0 as a function of time when vs is a square
wave with amplitudes equal to +10 V and -10V. Assume a diode voltage drop VD = 0.7 V.

10. For the clamper circuit shown below, draw the output signal when the input is a square wave
with amplitude equal to 10V. Consider T<<RC. Use the ideal model.