JAYA SAKTHI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

[Approved By AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to ANNA UNIVERSITY, Chennai]

Thiruninravur– 602 024, Thiruvallur Dt., Tamil Nadu.

QUESTION BANK (AY: 2025-2026) ODD SEMESTER

Department : BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Subject Code : BM3353

Year/ Sem : II/III Subject : FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND

CIRCUITS

Regulation : 2021 Staff In charge: Prof.P.Thirumurugan

Unit I: SEMICONDUCTOR DIODE

PN junction diode, Current equations, Energy Band diagram, Diffusion and drift current densities, forward and
reverse bias characteristics, Transition and Diffusion Capacitances, Switching Characteristics, Breakdown in
PN Junction Diodes.

Part-A
Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
1 What is meant by energy level? K1 CO1
2 Draw Energy band diagram? K1 CO1
3 Define electron Volt (eV). K2 CO1
4 Short notes about intrinsic semiconductor? K2 CO1
5 What is impurity atom? K1 CO1
6 Define doping process? K1 CO1
7 Write the characteristics of extrinsic semiconductor? K1 CO1
8 Write down about P-type semiconductor? K1 CO1
9 What is meant by N-type semiconductor? K1 CO1
10 Compare intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor K2 CO1
11 What is meant by acceptor? K1 CO1
12 Define donor? K2 CO1
13 Charge density (or) charge concentration? K1 CO1
14 State Mass Action Law. K1 CO1
15 Define drift current. K2 CO1
16 Define diffusion current. K1 CO1
17 Compare Drift Current and Diffusion Current. K1 CO1
18 What is depletion layer? K1 CO1
19 Define barrier potential. K1 CO1
20 Describe Forward Bias? K1 CO1
21 Explain Reverse Bias? K1 CO1
22 What is threshold voltage of PN junction diode? K1 CO1
23 Define reverse saturation current. K1 CO1
24 List out the Applications of PN junction diodes? K1 CO1
25 Define Zener breakdown? K1 CO1

Part-B
Knowl
S.No. Questions edge CO
Level
1 Explain about intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. K2 CO1
Explain about P-type Semiconductor with energy band diagram. K2
2 CO1
Explain about N-type Semiconductor with energy band diagram. K3
3 CO1
Derive the expression for drift current. K3
4 CO1
Derive the expression for diffusion current. K2
5 CO1
Explain the construction and operation of PN junction diode. K3
6 CO1
Explain about PN Junction Diode with energy band diagram. K2
7 CO1
Explain about the VI characteristics of PN Junction Diode. K2
8 CO1
Explain the forward bias and reverse bias operation of PN junction diode. K2
9 CO1
Explain about switching characteristics of PN junction diode. K2
10 CO1
Derive the expression for diffusion capacitance of a PN junction diode. K2
11 CO1
Derive the expression for transition capacitance of a PN junction diode. K2
12 CO1
Explain the different methods of breakdown in PN junction diode and its applications. K2
13 CO1
Explain the operation of PN junction diode and derive the PN diode current equation. K3
14 CO1
Explain the switching characteristics of PN junction diode. K2
15 CO1
Explain in detail, the effects of temperature on PN junction diode? K2
16 CO1
Is PN junction diode is a unidirectional device? Explain. K2
17 CO1
State the effect of drift current and diffusion current in PN junction diode. K2
18 CO1
Explain the role of transition capacitance in a PN junction diode. K2
19 CO1
 Explain the role of diffusion capacitance in a PN junction diode. K2
20 CO1

PART-C

Knowl
S.No. Questions edge CO
Level
1 Derive the expression for drift current and diffusion current. K2 CO1
2 Derive the current equation PN junction diode. K2 CO1
Explain and derive the current components and switching characteristics of PN junction
3 diode.
K2 CO1
Derive the expression for diffusion capacitance and transition capacitance of a PN
4 junction diode.
K2 CO1
Discuss in detail about the operation of PN junction diode and derive the PN junction
5 diode current equation.
K3 CO1
Discuss in detail about drift current and diffusion current components in current
6 equation.
K1 CO1
7 Explain operation of PN junction diode and also obtain its VI characteristics. K1 CO1
Explain in detail, different methods of breakdown and the effects of temperature on PN
8 junction diode? K2 CO1
Explain the forward bias, reverse bias operation of PN junction diode and its VI
9 characteristics.
K2 CO1
Explain about switching characteristics of PN junction diode and discuss about rise
10 time transition time and reverse recovery time.
K2 CO1

Unit II: BIPOLAR JUNCTION TRANSISTORS

NPN -PNP -Operations-Early effect-Current equations – Input and Output characteristics of CE, CB, CC -
Hybrid -π model - h-parameter model, Ebers Moll Model- Gummel Poon- model, Multi Emitter Transistor.

Part-A

S.N Knowled
Questions CO
o. ge Level
What is BJT? CO
1 K1
2
Define PNP transistor? K2 CO
2
2
Describe about NPN transistor? K2 CO
3
2
In which region, the transistor is used as an amplifier? K1 CO
4
2
At which region, the transistor is used as a switch? K2 CO
5
2
Write down the current equation of Bipolar Junction Transistor. K1 CO
6
2
7 List the Configurations of Bipolar Junction Transistor. K1 CO
 2
What is input characteristic of Bipolar Junction Transistor? K1 CO
8
2
State Early Effect or Base Width Modulation. K2 CO
9
2
What is output characteristic of Bipolar Junction Transistor? K1 CO
10
2
Define large signal current gain or current amplification factor for CB K2 CO
11
configuration. When no 2
In which configuration, high current gain and voltage gain is obtained? K1 CO
12
2
Define small signal current gain or current amplification factor for CE K2 CO
13
configuration. 2
Write down the relation between α and β? K2 CO
14
2
Define current amplification factor for CC configuration. K1 CO
15
2
What is the relation between α and γ? K2 CO
16
2
Write down the relation between β and γ? K2 CO
17
2
Compare CB, CE and CC Configuration of BJT. K1 CO
18
2
Why BJT is called as current controlled device? K2 CO
19
2
What is Reach through? K2 CO
20
2
Explain Thermal runaway? K2 CO
21
2
How Ebers - Moll model parameters are related? K2 CO
22
2
Define h - parameters (hybrid parameters). K1 CO
23
2
Merits of hybrid - π model over h- parameter model? K2 CO
24
2
Give the use of Gummel - Poon Model? K1 CO
25
2

Part-B

Knowledg
S.No. Questions CO
e Level
Explain about transistor and draw the symbol of PNP and NPN
1 K2 CO2
Transistor.
Explain about biasing of transistor. K3
2 CO2

3 Explain the operation of PNP transistor. K2 CO2

4 Explain the operation of NPN transistor. K2 CO2
 Explain the input & output characteristics of CE configuration of a K2
5 CO2
transistor.
Explain the input & output Characteristic of CB configuration of a K2
6 CO2
transistor.
Explain the input & output Characteristic of CC configuration of a K2
7 CO2
transistor.
8 Compare CB, CE, and CC configuration of a transistor? K2 CO2
9 Explain the transistor switching times. K2 CO2
10 Explain Ebers -Moll model of a transistor. K2 CO2
11 Explain Gummel-Poon model of a transistor. K2 CO2
12 How multi emitter transistor is working? Explain it with neat diagram. K2 CO2
13 Explain h-parameter model of a transistor in detail. K2 CO2
14 Explain hybrid π-model of a transistor in detail. K2 CO2
15 Explain h-parameter model of CB configuration of a transistor? K2 CO2
16 Explain h-parameter model of CE configuration of a transistor? K2 CO2
17 Explain h-parameter model of CC configuration of a transistor? K2 CO2
18 Is BJT is called as current controlled device. Justify. K2 CO2
19 Explain the effect of Early Effect or Base Width Modulation in BJT. K2 CO2
20 Explain about Reach through and Thermal runaway in BJT. K2 CO2
 Part-C

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
1 Draw and explain the anatomy of brain K1 CO2
2 Describe about the EEG Machine Maintenance K2 CO2

3 Explain the recording set up of EEG with block diagram K2 CO2

Write short notes on:a) Visual evoked responseb) Auditory evoked K2 CO2
4
responsec) Somato sensory evoked response
5 Compare EEG with MEGnalysis K2 CO2
6 Explain about the EEG Machine Maintenance and Troubleshooting. K2 CO2
7 Describe the EEG Biofeedback Instrumentation with block diagram K2 CO2
8 Explain about Electroencephalogram and Magneto Encephalograph K2 CO2
9 Draw and analysis different EEG waveforms K2 CO2
10 Explain EEG measurement with characteristics in detail K2 CO2

Unit III: FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTORS

MOSFETs – Drain and Transfer characteristics,-Current equations-Pinch off voltage and its significance-
Threshold voltage -Channel length modulation, small signal Characteristics, DMOSFET, E-MOSFET-
Characteristics – Comparison of MOSFET with BJT.

Part-A
S.No Knowledg
Questions CO
. e Level
What is FET? CO
1 K1
3
Why FET is called as voltage controlled Device? CO
2 K1
3
How D-MOSFET works? CO
3 K2
3
What is E-MOSFET and its application CO
4 K2
3
Draw the symbol of D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET. CO
5 K1
3
Compare is D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET. CO
6 K1
3
Which Channel Length Modulation used in D –MOSFET? CO
7 K1
3
Define pinch-off voltage. CO
8 K1
3
Define Threshold voltage. CO
9 K1
3
 Write down the current equations of MOSFET. CO
10 K1
3
Compare N-channel and P-channel MOSFET. CO
11 K3
3
Compare JFET and MOSFET. CO
12 K2
3
Compare BJT and MOSFET. CO
13 K1
3
Draw the small signal model of MOSFET. CO
14 K1
3
State the drain characteristics of MOSFET. CO
15 K2
3
State the transfer characteristics of MOSFET. CO
16 K1
3
Effects of temperature on MOSFET? CO
17 K1
3
Write Precautions to be taken while handling MOSFET? CO
18 K1
3
Give the Applications of MOSFET? CO
19 K1
3
State the input and output resistance of MOSFET. CO
20 K1
3
Why MOSFET is made with high input resistance? Justify. CO
21 K1
3
Why MOSFET is preferable for high power applications. CO
22 K1
3
Merits of MOSFET? CO
23 K1
3
Demerits of MOSFET? CO
24 K1
3
Short notes about FET? CO
25 K1
3

Part-B

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
Explain the operation of a Depletion mode MOSFET with neat diagrams.
1 K1 CO3
Explain the drain characteristics of a Depletion mode MOSFET with neat
2 diagrams. K1 CO3

Explain the transfer characteristics of a Depletion mode MOSFET with neat

3 diagrams. K2 CO3

Explain the operation of an Enhancement mode MOSFET with neat diagrams.

4 K2 CO3
Explain the drain characteristics of an Enhancement mode MOSFET with neat
5 diagrams. K1 CO3

6 Explain the transfer characteristics of an Enhancement mode MOSFET with neat K1 CO3
 diagrams.

Explain the construction and working principle of depletion mode MOSFET with
7 a neat diagram. K1 CO3

Explain the construction and working principle of enhancement mode MOSFET

8 with a neat diagram. K1 CO3

Explain about Channel Length Modulation in MOSFET.

9 K1 CO3
10 Explain about pinch-off voltage and its significance for MOSFET. K1 CO3
Explain about small signal model of MOSFET.
11 K3 CO3
Compare the following a) D-MOSFET & E-MOSFET. b) N-channel & P-channel
12 MOSFET. K2 CO3

Explain the effect of temperature on MOSFET.

13 K1 CO3
Explain the Precautions to be taken while handling MOSFET.
14 K1 CO3
Explain about small signal characteristics of D-MOSFET.
15 K2 CO3
Explain about small signal characteristics of E-MOSFET.
16 K1 CO3
17 Compare BJT and MOSFET in detail. K1 CO3
18 Explain about pinch-off voltage and threshold voltage for MOSFET. K1 CO3
19 Explain the modes of operation of E- MOSFET. K1 CO3
Explain the modes of operation of D- MOSFET.
20 K1 CO3

PART-C

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
Explain the construction, operation of a Depletion mode MOSFET.
1 K1 CO3
Explain the construction, operation of an Enhancement mode MOSFET.
2 K1 CO3
Explain in detail about small signal model of MOSFET.
3 K2 CO3
Discuss the different characteristics of D-MOSFET.
4 K2 CO3
Discuss the different characteristics of E-MOSFET.
5 K1 CO3
Discuss about handling of MOSFET with precautions.
6 K1 CO3
Discuss about small signal characteristics of D-MOSFET and E-MOSFET.
7 K1 CO3
Discuss about Channel Length Modulation, pinch-off voltage and threshold
8 voltage in MOSFET. K1 CO3

9 Discuss the modes of operation of E- MOSFET. K1 CO3

 Discuss the modes of operation of D- MOSFET.
10 K1 CO3

Unit IV: SPECIAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

Metal-Semiconductor Junction - MESFET, FINFET, PINFET, CNTFET, DUAL GATE MOSFET, Point
Contact Diode, p-i-n Diode, Avalanche Photodiode, Schottky barrier diode- Zener diodeVaractor diode –Tunnel
diode- Gallium Arsenide device, LASER diode, LDR.

Part-A

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
1 What is the importance of Metal Semiconductor Junction? K1 CO4
2 Draw the Energy band diagram of Metal and Semiconductor before contact. K1 CO4
State the condition when Metal (rectifying metal) and Semiconductor are in
3 equilibrium and are in contact.
K2 CO4
4 How schottky barrier diode is formed? K2 CO4
5 How Ohmic Contact is formed? K1 CO4
6 Compare Schottky Barrier contact and Ohmic contact. K1 CO4
7 Define MESFET and its uses? K1 CO4
8 How FinFET works? K1 CO4
9 List out the Applications of FinFET? K1 CO4
10 Mention the Applications of Dual Gate MOSFET? K1 CO4
11 Write the features of PINFET? K3 CO4
12 What are the Applications of CNTFET? K2 CO4
13 Define Point contact Diode? K1 CO4
14 What is p-i-n Diode? K1 CO4
15 How Avalanche photo Diode works? K2 CO4
16 What is schottky barrier diode? K1 CO4
17 What are the applications of schottky barrier diode? K1 CO4
18 Working principle Zener diode? K1 CO4
19 Functions of zener breakdown and its application K1 CO4
20 Why zener diode is used as voltage regulator? K1 CO4
21 Mention the Applications of zener diode? K1 CO4
22 Tell me about Varactor diode? K1 CO4
23 Give the Applications of Varactor diode? K1 CO4
24 Define Tunnel Diode? K1 CO4
25 Working principle of tunnelling? K1 CO4
 Part-B

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
Explain about the metal semiconductor junction before contact and after
1 K1 CO4
contact.
2 Explain about the ohmic contact of metal semiconductor junction. K1 CO4
3 Explain about MESFET. K2 CO4
Explain the operation of dual gate MOSFET in detail.
4 K2 CO4
Explain the operation of FinFET in detail.
5 K1 CO4
6 List the Advantages, disadvantages and applications of FinFET? K1 CO4
List the Advantages, disadvantages and applications of Dual Gate
7 K1 CO4
MOSFET.
8 Write short notes on PINFET and CNTFET. K1 CO4
9 List the Advantages, disadvantages and applications of PINFET. K1 CO4
10 List the Advantages, disadvantages and applications of CNTFET. K1 CO4
11 Write short notes on point contact diode. K3 CO4
12 Write short notes on p-i-n diode and Avalanche photo diode. K2 CO4
13 List the applications of p-i-n diode and Avalanche photo diode. K1 CO4
14 Write short notes on Varactor diode and Schottky barrier diode. K1 CO4
15 List the applications of Varactor diode and Schottky barrier diode. K2 CO4
16 Describe the construction and operation of zener diode. K1 CO4
17 How does the zener diode act as a voltage regulator? Explain. K1 CO4
18 Explain the construction and operation of tunnel diode. K1 CO4
19 List the applications of zener diode and tunnel diode. K1 CO4
20 Explain Gallium Arsenide devices in detail. K1 CO4

PART-C

Knowledg
S.No. Questions CO
e Level
Discuss about the metal semiconductor junction before contact and after contact
1 with neat sketches.
K1 CO4
Explain the construction and operation of dual gate MOSFET in detail.
2 K1 CO4
Explain the construction and operation of finFET in detail.
3 K2 CO4
 4 Explain in detail about PINFET and CNTFET. K2 CO4
Explain in detail about p-i-n diode and Avalanche photo diode.
5 K1 CO4
Explain in detail about (i) point contact diode (ii) Varactor diode and (iii) Schottky
6 barrier diode.
K1 CO4

7 Describe the operation of zener diode and explain its VI characteristics K1 CO4
8 Explain the operation and VI characteristics of tunnel diode. K1 CO4
9 Discuss about Gallium Arsenide devices in detail. K1 CO4
10 Explain the construction and operation of LASER diode and LDR. K1 CO4

Unit V: POWER DEVICES AND DISPLAY DEVICES

UJT, Thyristor - SCR, Diac, Triac, Power BJT- Power MOSFET- DMOS-VMOS. LED, LCD, Opto Coupler,
Solar cell, CCD.

Part-A

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level

1 State the charateristics of inter base resistance of UJT? K1 CO5

2 Define intrinsic standoff ratio. K1 CO5

3 What are the applications of UJT? K2 CO5
4 Draw the two transistor analogy of SCR. K2 CO5
5 Discuss about break over voltage of SCR? K1 CO5
6 What is holding current of SCR? K1 CO5
7 State the properties of SCR? K1 CO5
8 What are the applications of SCR? K1 CO5
9 List out the applications of Triac? K1 CO5
10 Draw the symbol of SCR and Triac. K1 CO5
11 Compare SCR and Triac K3 CO5
12 List out the applications of Diac? K2 CO5
 13 How is Power BJT works? K1 CO5
14 What is Power MOSFET? K1 CO5
15 Compare BJT and Power BJT. K2 CO5
16 Working principle of LED? K1 CO5
17 Define LCD ? K1 CO5
18 Merits of LCD? K1 CO5
19 Demerits of LCD? K1 CO5
20 What are the applications of LCD? K1 CO5
21 Compare LED and LCD. K1 CO5
22 What is Photo Transistor and how its work? K1 CO5
23 Mention the applications of Photo Transistor? K1 CO5
24 What is Opto Coupler? K1 CO5
25 Write the applications of Opto Coupler K1 CO5

Part-B
S.No Knowledge
Questions CO
. Level
1 Explain about Psychophysiological Measurement K1 CO5
2 Summarize the Function Of Polygraph K1 CO5
3 With Suitable Figures Explain Basal Skin Resistance (BSR) K2 CO5
4 With Suitable Figures Explain Galvanic Skin Resistance (GSR), K2 CO5
5 Explain the Principle And Application Of Audiometer K1 CO5
6 Describe the Working Of Pure Tone, Speech, Eye Tonometer K1 CO5
Explain the Principle And Working Of Automatic Bekesy Audiometer
7 K1 CO5
With Block Diagram
Draw the Block Diagram Of An Instrument To Measure And Record
8 K1 CO5
GSR.
Explain the Principle And Working Of Applanation Tonometer With
9 K1 CO5
Block Diagram
10 Explain the Principle And Working Of Slit Lamp With Block Diagram K1 CO5
11 Describe the Working Of Auto Refractometer K3 CO5
Compare Basal Skin Resistance (BSR) and Galvanic Skin Resistance
12 K2 CO5
(GSR),
13 Draw the block diagram of an instrument to measure and record GSR. K1 CO5
14 Describe the diagnostic information will be obtained from audiometer . K1 CO5
15 Describe the diagnostic information will be obtained from Tonometer K2 CO5
16 Describe principle of Psychophysiological Measurements and Polygraph K1 CO5
17 Explain the block diagram of an instrument to measure and record K1 CO5
 GSR.and BSR
18 Explain the working principle of audiometer with its types K1 CO5
Explain The Principle And Working different types of Tonometer With
19 K1 CO5
Block Diagram
20 Write short notes ona. Slit Lamp b. Auto Refractometer K1 CO5

Part-C

Knowledge
S.No. Questions CO
Level
1 Explain the construction and operation of UJT. K1 CO5
2 Explain the equivalent circuit and V-I characteristics of UJT. K1 CO5
Explain the construction and operation of SCR and explain its two
3 transistor model.
K2 CO5
Explain the V-I characteristics and application of SCR.
4 K2 CO5

5 Explain the construction and operation of TRIAC. K1 CO5

6 Explain the V-I characteristics and application of TRIAC. K1 CO5
7 Explain the construction and operation of DIAC. K1 CO5
8 Explain the V-I characteristics and application of DIAC. K1 CO5
9 Explain about Power BJT. K1 CO5
10 Explain about Power MOSFET. K1 CO5

COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
CO1: Analyze the characteristics of semiconductor diodes.
CO2: Analyze and solve problems of Transistor circuits using model parameters.
CO3: Identify and characterize diodes and various types of transistors.
CO4: Analyze the characteristics of special semiconductor devices.
CO5: Analyze the characteristics of Power and Display devices.

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