ECE220a QUIZ 1 3.7.2022 Open Submission Duration: [4-12 Midnight] Max.

Score: 100
Unless otherwise specified, the diodes are silicon. Answers must be handwritten with your signature and name on each page.

EXPLANATION (5 pts each)

Instruction: Answer in your own words.

1. Explain the formation of energy bands, and describe the behavior of electrons in the valence band and conduction band.
2. Explain the difference between Avalanche Breakdown and Zener Breakdown.
3. Explain why hole mobility is smaller than electron mobility.
4. Explain the charge transport mechanism inside a pn-junction with zero applied bias (your answer must cover the two types of
charge transport).

CIRCUIT ANALYSIS
Show complete and convincing solution.
1. (10 pts) In the circuit below, determine ID1 and ID2.

2. (10 pts) In the circuit below, determine ID and IR.

3. (10 pts) Sketch VO and IR versus time with the input shown.

4. (10 pts) Sketch VO versus time for the circuit below with the input shown.
5. (10 pts) Determine vO for each network below for the input shown.

6. (10 pts) Sketch iR and vO for the network below for the input shown.

7. (10 pts) Design a clamper to perform the function indicated below:

8. (10 pts) Sketch vO versus time for the circuit below with the input shown.