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BJT and MOSFET Practice Questions

The document contains a series of practice questions related to transistors, diodes, and MOSFETs, covering concepts such as thermal run-away, biasing, and different types of diodes. It includes calculations for current and voltage in various configurations, as well as discussions on the characteristics and applications of different semiconductor devices. The questions also address the principles of operation and analysis of amplifiers and feedback mechanisms.

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BJT and MOSFET Practice Questions

The document contains a series of practice questions related to transistors, diodes, and MOSFETs, covering concepts such as thermal run-away, biasing, and different types of diodes. It includes calculations for current and voltage in various configurations, as well as discussions on the characteristics and applications of different semiconductor devices. The questions also address the principles of operation and analysis of amplifiers and feedback mechanisms.

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AE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. By drawing a simplified structure, show the various currents flowing in an NPN transistor in
active region [2]
2. Explain the concept of thermal run-away in BJT. How it will be overcome [ 4]
3. Explain how a BJT can be used as a switch and amplifier [5]
4. Define stability factor and write down the expression for them [2]
5. Why biasing is done in BJT [2]
6. How must the two transistor junctions be biased for proper transistor amplifier operation? [2]
7. What is the source of the leakage current in a transistor? [2]
8.(a) Given α = 0.998, determine IC if IE = 4 mA. [2]
(b) Given that β = 180 and IC = 2.0 mA, find IE and IB .
9. Differentiate the AC and DC analysis in Amplifier. [2]
10. Define the Zener breakdown mechanism in a Zener diode.
11. What is the significance of a Varactor diode in tuning circuits?
12. Explain why a Tunnel diode is used in high-frequency applications.
13. What makes a Schottky diode different from a regular PN junction diode?
14. How does a photodiode operate in reverse bias?
15. Why MOSFET is called IGFET?
16. What are the three regions of operation in a MOSFET, and how are they defined?
17. What are the two types of MOSFETs, and how do they differ?

18. What is threshold voltage in MOSFET?

19. Write the equation of the drain current for enhancement type MOSFET in saturation region.

20. Which material is used to insulate the gate in MOSFET.


21. What is the pinch-off process in MOSFET.
22. For the circuit shown below, Find the value of maximum and minimum Zener diode current:
23. For the fixed-bias configuration, Find IC, RC and RB [7]
Given data: VCC =12V,
IB=50µA,
β =60,
VCE = 6V

24. For the emitter-stabilized bias circuit: Find VB, VCE, RB, RC & RE [7M]
Given data: IC = 3 Ma
VCC = 12V
Β = 80

25. For the voltage-divider bias configuration, determine: [7]

(a) IBQ.
(b) ICQ.
(c) VCEQ.
(d) VC.
(e) VB.
(f) VE.

26. Explain the construction, characteristics, and applications of a Zener diode.

27. Discuss the working principle, construction, and applications of a Varactor diode.

28. Explain the concept of negative resistance in a Tunnel diode and its application in oscillators.

29. Compare Schottky diode and PN junction diode in terms of construction, characteristics, and
applications.
30. Discuss the common emitter configuration of BJT and explain input and output characteristics
along with proper diagrams.

31. Discuss the working of n-channel enhancement MOSFET and draw the drain and transfer
characteristics.

32. Discuss the small signal analysis of Common Source amplifier and find the expression for
input impedance, output impedance and voltage gain.

33. Discuss the comparison between JFET and MOSFET.

34. Advantages of Negative feedback

35. Determine the Voltage gain with feedback in terms of voltage gain without feedback and
feedback ratio.

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