M4 Flashcards
What is a semiconductor
Are elements or compounds which, under normal conditions, contain relatively few free (moving) electrons
The most important elements that are used for semiconductor are
Silicon and Germanium
At 0 degrees Kelvin a semi conductor is a
Non conductor
When the temperature increases, an electron can be thrown off its atom and a positive charge remains which is called
Defect Electron or electron hole
Electrons and electron hole permit the transport of
Charge
The Conductive mechanism in a crystal is called
Bipolar
What is a semiconductor diode
A kind of valve for electrical current. Allows only one flow of direction
Consist of a semiconductive single crystal with a p-area and n-area.
Single Crystal Semiconductor diodes
The process where impurities are deliberately added to create conductivity
Doping
Threshold voltage of silicon
0.7
Threshold Voltage of germanium
0.3
Diode will only allow a current to flow completely through the junction at voltage above this level called
Threshold Voltage
Is caused by residual impurities in the crystal and is due to the fact that heat waves cause crystal bonds to break down
Reverse Biased Current
What will happen to semiconductor diode if the voltage in the direction of the depletion zone is too high, and depletion zone breakthrough occurs
destroyed
Silicon monocrystals can handle temperatures of approx.
200°C
Germanium monocrystals are destroyed at a temperature of
100°C
How many amperes does a silicon permissible in forward biased currents
1000 amperes
Maximum permissible reverse voltage for silicon diodes
5kv
A type of single crystal semiconductor diode that are mainly used in communication technology. Their maximumforward biased current lies mostly far below one ampere
Microdiodes
A type of single crystal semiconductor diode that are primarily used for electrical power supply devices.
Their maximum forward biased currents can be as much as 10 amperes
Rectifier Diodes
A type of single crystal semiconductor diode that have maximum forward biased currents of approximately 10 to 1000 amperes. They are used in rectifier circuits for large power outputs
High Power Diodes
A diode will show a ________ if wired in the reverse bias direction
very high resistance (open circuit)
A diode will show a forward bias direction
very low resistance
If the diode is faulty in the_______
then the reading will be high resistance or open circuit in both directions
Open circuit condition
When a multimeter is set to the diode test position it will supply a voltage sufficient to forward and reverse bias of diode. This voltage will be approx
2.5-3.5 volts
If the diode has failed and it show zero or nearly zero in both direction
short circuit condition
If the voltages to be blocked by the diodes exceed the maximum permissible reverse voltage of a diode, several diodes may be connected in
Series
Connecting diodes in this position is possible in general but has several limitations
Parallel
Diodes can be used to decouple electrical components
Decoupling Network
Diodes can also be used to short circuit the back emf that occurs when switching off relays
Free Wheeling
The main application of diodes is the usage as a
Rectifier
Transforms alternating current in direct current
Rectifier
Also called half wave rectifier. The most simple rectifier that only requires one diode
Single wave rectifier
A much better rectifier that supplies both half waves to the load but it needs a transformer with a double coil or tapped coil and two diodes
Full Wave Rectifier
A rectifier that also supplies both half waves. It requires 4 diodes for AC but six for 3 phase system. The diodes function as a Directional Signpost and also known as WYE rectifier
Bridge Circuits
Are used in brushless generators
Rectifiers
These units transform AC power to DC power with a lower voltage
Transformer Rectifier Unit
Are silicon diodes with a specifically defined steep breakdown in the reverse biased direction
Z diodes
States that after reaching a critical field strength, valence electrons are torn out of their lattice structure.
Zener effect
Zener effect is further supported by an
Avalanche effect
It shows a very steep curve, means that the dynamic resistance is especially small in the breakdown area
Z diodes
Are mainly used to regulate electrical voltage
Z diodes
Are important in all areas of electronics as sensors as well as visual signalling devices
Optoelectronic components
As the name statea, they are semiconductor diodes that emit light
LED
In LED, the colour of the light depends on the ______material that is used
Semiconductor
Are used for a variety of signalling and indicating purposes
LED
LED has a normal life span of
6 to 11 years
Are used for controlling devices in industry, for photoelectric beams and for monitoring manufacturing facilities and are also used in communication technology
Infrared LEDs
What is the polarity for LED
Forward biased direction
If the LED breakdown voltages in reverse direction are between 20 and 50 volts ,what is tbe switching times for red emitting light diodes
50 nanoseconds
If the LED breakdown voltages in reverse direction are between 20 and 50 volts, what is the switching times for green light emitting diodes
400 nanoseconds
In normal operation, the forward biased current of LED is somewhere between
5 mA - 40 mA
In normal operation, the forward biased current of LED is somewhere between
5 mA - 40 mA
Are semiconductors with a P-N junction that is exposed to light
Photodiodes
The polarity for this type of diode are always connected in reverse direction
Photodiode
If the P-N junction is illuminated, charges will be created in this area
Depletion Area
Photodiode characteristic in the amount of current in reverse direction is _______
to the amount of light
Proportional
Are no diodes, but they are made of semiconductor material
Light Dependent Resistor
Are semiconductor components without depletion zone, which change their effective resistance in accordance with an photoelectric effect
Light Dependent Resistor
In an electric circuit they behave like ohmic resistors, their resistance value is independent of the direction of current and they can be used in circuits with DC and AC
Light Dependent Resistor
Are especially useful for measuring low levels of illumination
Light Dependent Resistor
Are mostly used in LDR production
Cadmium, Lead and indium compounds
Are optoelectronic coupling elements used for transmitting signals while galvanic separating the input and output ports
Optical Coupling Devices
OCD contain at least one ______ on the input side and a ___ on the output
Transmitter Chip, Receiver Chip
A receiver that is most often used in OCD output side
Phototransistors
2 different types of phototransistors
Phototransistors with base and without base
LASCRs means
Light activated silicon controlled rectifiers
A coupling method where the light is reflected within the housing
Direct coupling
A coupling method where the light is reflected within a plastic coupling medium
Indirect Coupling
Insulation test voltages for OCD
between 4 and 15 kiloVolts
The insulation resistance of OCD is in the
Terra ohm region
It is called Varistor
Voltage Dependant Resistor
They are both no diodes but are made of semiconductor material
Voltage Dependant Resistor and Light
Dependent Resistor
The resistance level of varistor depends on the ____ that is applied
Voltage
The resistance of VDR decreases with the voltage_____
Increasing
Are chiefly used to protect systems against excess voltage
Varistor
They can also be used to regulate voltages and suppress interference in DC motors as well as for lightning protection and for protecting contacts against cut off currents in the case of inductors
Varistor
VDR consists of small highly conductive Zinc oxide particles that is covered with an extremely thin barrier that are
Sintered Together
Are fast electronic switches up to 10kHz and are diodes with control terminals or gates
Thyristor
They operate at voltages below the zero sweep voltage and can be switched from high resistance to low resistance by a change of voltage at the gate
Thyristor
Using this, very large currents and high power levels can be switched
Thyristor
Are constructed in four alternating layers, P-N-P-N, so that the three P-N junctions form between the layers
Thyristor
The transition from blocking mode to conducting mode takes place at certain voltage which is called the
Zero Sweep Voltage
If the thyristor is in low resistance state, a negative current applied to the control electrode will _____ return to its original high resistance state
Not
Thyristor in low resistance state can only return to its high resistance state if the electrical current falls a specific value called
Holding Current
In order to keep the thyristor from overheating, it must be
Cooled
The highest permissible voltages for thyristor are between
100 and 8000 volts