Semiconductors: basic principles and applications of solid state devices, diodes, and transistors

Question 1

What electronic component allows current to flow in only one direction? (T6B02)

Answer 1

Diode

Question 2

What are the names of the two electrodes of a diode? (T6B09)

Answer 2

Anode and Cathode

Question 3

How is the cathode lead of a semiconductor diode often marked on the package? (T6B06)

Answer 3

With a stripe

Question 4

What does the abbreviation LED stand for? (T6B07)

Answer 4

Light Emitting Diode

Question 5

Which of the following is commonly used as a visual indicator? (T6D07)

Answer 5

LED

Question 6

What class of electronic components uses a voltage or current signal to control current flow? (T6B01)

Answer 6

Transistors

Question 7

Which of these components can be used as an electronic switch or amplifier? (T6B03)

Answer 7

Transistor

Question 8

Which of the following electronic components can amplify signals? (T6B05)

Answer 8

Transistor

Question 9

What is the term that describes a device’s ability to amplify a signal? (T6B11)

Answer 9

Gain

Question 10

Which of the following could be the primary gain-producing component in an RF power amplifier? (T6B10)

Answer 10

Transistor

Question 11

Which of the following components can consist of three layers of semiconductor material? (T6B04)

Answer 11

Transistor

Question 12

What does the abbreviation FET stand for? (T6B08)

Answer 12

Field-Effect transistor