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PETER’S ENGINEERING COLLEGE

(UGC-AUTONOMOUS)
Maisammaguda, Opp. Forest Academy, Dhulapally, Kompally, Medchal, Hyderabad - 500055.

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTION BANK

Programme: I B.Tech I Sem
Department: AIDS /IT
Academic 2022-23
Year:
Course Name: SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND CIRCUITS -AS22-04ES03

Faculty Name: Dr.VIJAYALAKSHMI CH/ D.MADHUSUDAN

Course Overview:
The creation of electronic circuits requires knowledge of the physics and device technology for the
emission and flow control of electrons in vacuum and matter. It uses active devices to control electron flow
by amplification and rectification. Electronics has had a major effect on the development of modern society.
Course Objective
 To introduce components such as diodes, BJTs and FETs.
 To know the applications of components.
 To know the switching characteristics of components
 To know the need of biasing in Transistors
 To understand of various types of transistors with its principle of operation

Course Outcomes(s)

Course
Course outCome statement
outCome

CO.1 Understand and analyze the characteristics of various components of semiconductor

devices and its applications

CO.2 Understand and remember the applications of semiconductor diodes with examples.

CO.3 Analyze different types of transistor configurations with its parameters

CO.4 Understand and analyze the relation between current amplification factors of the
three configurations
CO.5 Analyze different biasing techniques of three terminal semiconductor Bipolar
Semiconductor device.
C115.6 Understand and remember the operation of different types of FET’s with its
characteristics.

Blooms Taxonomy Level of the Course Outcomes:

CO BLOOM’s TAXONOMY LEVEL
Remember Understand Apply Analyse Evaluate Create
(L1) (L2) (L3) (L4) (L5) (L6)
CO.1
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CO.2
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CO.3
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 CO.4
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CO.5
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CO.6
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CO-PO Mapping:
High -3 Medium -2 Low-1

PO / CO

PO10

PO11
PO12
PSO1
PSO2
PO1

PO2

PO3

PO4
PO5

PO6

PO7
PO8

PO9
CO.1 3 2 1
CO.2 3 1 2
CO.3 2 3 1 1
CO.4 2 3 3
CO.5 1 3 2 2
CO.6 3 2 1
AVERAGE 2.33 2.33 1.66 1 2

UNIT-I (2 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Explain how does the reverse saturation current of a p-n diode vary with temperature.
2. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Define transition and diffusion capacitances of P-N diode
3. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Write the disadvantages of LED
4. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
List the applications of LCD.

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the piecewise linear characteristics of a diode.
(3 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Describe what is meant by depletion/ Space charge region?
2. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Zener diode can be used as a voltage regulator. Justify it.
3. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Explain the operation of p-n junction biased in the reverse direction.
4. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Analyze the effect of temperature on diode characteristics.
5. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the Construction diagram and characteristics of the Photo diode and give few
applications
(5 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level:Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Derive the expression for Diffusion capacitance of a diode.
2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Determine the expression for Diode current equation.
Answer:

3. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Explain the working of semiconductor photo diode.

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the Volt-Ampere characteristics of a photo diode.
5. Taxonomy Level:
Understand CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Describe the principal of operation of an LED and LCD.
(10 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Explain Break down mechanisms in semiconductor diodes (Avalanche and Zener break
down). & also
Obtain the static and dynamic resistances of the p-n junction germanium diode, if the
temperature is 270 C and Io=1μA for an applied forward bias of 0.2 V.
2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Draw and explain V-I characteristics of PN junction diode and also calculate the value of
new temperature if the new reverse saturation current is observed to be 160 nA for a P-N
junction silicon diode which has a reverse saturation current of 50nA at room
 temperature 270K.
3. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
With suitable expressions explain transition capacitance and also
explain the principle of operation and V-I characteristics of the varactor diode.
4. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Compare the transition and diffusion capacitances of P-N diode and
Calculate the forward and reverse dynamic resistance values at room temperature for a
Ge diode, the I0=2μA and the voltage of 0.26V is applied

5. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.1 PI: 2.4.4
Compare the characteristics of LED and photo diode.
Define varactor diode? Explain the operation of varactor diode with its equivalent circuit
and mention its applications.

UNIT-II (2 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Define ripple as referred to in a rectifier circuit.
2. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Why diode is used as a switch? Draw the piece wise linear equivalent circuit model of
diode.
3. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
What is the need of rectifier? List different types of rectifiers.
4. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Define the percentage of regulation.
5. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Give the advantages of bridge rectifier
(3 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
The output of a 60Hz full-wave bridge rectifier has a 60 Hz ripple. It this circuit working properly?
2. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Why diodes are not operated in the breakdown region in rectifiers?
3. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Can a Zener diode be used as a voltage regulator? Justify it.
4. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Explain the operation of full wave rectifier with L-section filter

5. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Describe the operation of half wave rectifier with π- section filter.

(5 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Derive the expression for Ripple factor for Full Wave Rectifier.

2. Taxonomy Level: Apply

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
A sinusoidal voltage whose Vm=12V is applied to half-wave rectifier. The diode may be considered to
be ideal and RL=1.5 KΩ is connected as load. Find out peak value of current, RMS value of Current,
DC value of current and Ripple factor.

3. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Draw and explain the circuit of a half-wave rectifier with capacitor filter.

4. Taxonomy Level: Create

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Design the Full wave bridge rectifier.

5. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Give the list of different filters used in rectifier and their merits and demerits.
(10 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Draw the circuit diagram and explain the operation of full wave rectifier using center tap transformer
and using bridge rectifier without center tap transformer.
2. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
A half wave rectifier has a load of 3.5 KΩ. If the diode resistance and the secondary coil resistance
together have a resistance of 800Ω and the input voltage has a signal voltage of 240 V, calculate i) Peak,
average and rms value of current flowing. ii) dc power output. iii) ac power input iv) Efficiency of the
rectifier and compare the inductor and capacitor filters.
3. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
For the two-level clipper shown, the input varies linearly from 0 to 150 V. Plot the transfer
characteristics and obtain the output voltage. Assume the diodes are ideal.
4. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Explain L-section and π-section filter with diagrams

5. Taxonomy Level: Analyze

CO: C115.2 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
In half-wave rectifier an ac voltage of peak value 24V is connected in series with silicon diode and load
resistance of 480_. If the forward resistance of the diode is 20_, find average load current and rms value of
load current.

Compare half wave, full wave and bridge rectifier circuits.

UNIT-III(2 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Why we call BJT as a current Controlled Device?

2. Taxonomy Level: Analyze

CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Which of the BJT configurations are suitable for impedance matching applications Why?

3. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.4 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Define current amplification factor.

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Draw the circuit symbols for PNP and NPN transistors.

5. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
What is the range in volts for Vbe between cut in and saturation for a silicon transistor?

(3 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.4 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Illustrate and explain active region, saturation region and cut-off region in transistor characteristics.

2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate

CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
 3.1.1

How transistor acts as an amplifier.

3. Taxonomy Level:Analyze
CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Differentiate between NPN and PNP transistors.

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
Explain the input and output characteristics of the transistor in CC configuration with diagrams.

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.3 PI: 2.4.4,
4.1.4
What is emitter follower and draw the circuit diagram?

Answer: Emitter follower is a case of negative current feedback circuit. This is mostly used as a
last stage amplifier in signal generator circuits. The important features of Emitter Follower are −
It has high input impedance. It has low output impedance.

(5 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Explain the input and output characteristics of a transistor in CB configuration.

2. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4

Draw the circuit diagram of an NPN junction transistor in CE configuration and describe its
characteristics.
 3. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Compare the CE, CB, and CC BJT configurations.
4. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Explain the working of PNP transistor.

5. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.3 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Discuss about the h-parameters.
(10 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Create
CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Derive the relation between alpha, beta and gamma
2. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Describe Early effect (or) base width modulation and
explain various current components in Bipolar Junction Transistor.

3. Taxonomy Level: Analyze

CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Analyze the Transistor Amplifier circuit using h-parameters.

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Define the following switching times of transistor: Rise time, fall time, Storage time, Turn off tine and Delay time
and give the advantages of h-parameter analysis.

5. Taxonomy Level: Apply

CO: C115.4 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Derive the input impedance, output impedance, current gain and voltage gain of CB
amplifier and solve the following
The hybrid parameters for a transistor used in CE configuration are hie = 5kΩ; hfe = 180;
hre = 1.25 × 10-4; hoe = 16 × 10-6 ohms. The transistor has a load resistance of 20 KΩ in
the collector and is supplied from a signal source of resistance 5 KΩ. Compute the value
of input impedance, output impedance, current gain and voltage gain.

UNIT-IV(2 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Remember CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Define operating point.

Answer: The operating point of a device, also known as bias point, quiescent point, or Q-point, is the DC voltage or
current at a specified terminal of an active device (a transistor or vacuum tube) with no input signal applied. A bias
circuit is a portion of the device's circuit which supplies this steady current or voltage.
2. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
What are the different bias compensation techniques?

3. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
List the factors affecting the stability factor?

4. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
What is the condition for thermal stability?

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Define thermal resistance.

(3 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Discuss thermal runaway and thermal stability

2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate

CO: C115.5 PI:4.1.4,
3.1.1
Explain the terms Bias Stabilization and Bias Compensation

3. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Draw and explain the circuit for bias compensation using diode.

4. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
What is thermal instability of the transistor?

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.5 PI: 4.1.4,
3.1.1
Write a short note on thermistor.
(5 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4

What is meant by transistor biasing? Why it is needed? Explain.

2. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.5 PI:2.4.4
Given the device characteristics in figure (a), determine the VCC, RC and RB in figure (b).

3. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate

CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
Explain the criteria for fixing operating point and
list out the different types of biasing methods.

4. Taxonomy Level: Analayze

CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4

Analyze the stabilization against variations in VBE and β.

5. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
The reverse saturation current in a transistor is 8μA. If the transistor common base current gain is 0.979, calculate
the collector and emitter current for 40 μA base current.
(10 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Apply
CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
In a Silicon transistor circuit with a fixed bias, VCC=9V, RC=3KΩ, RB=8KΩ, β = 50, VBE=0.7V. Find the
operating point and Stability factor and

What is the necessity of biasing circuits? Derive the expression for stability factor
of self-bias circuit.

2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate

CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
Explain how the self-bias establishes the stable operating point. Derive the expression for stability factor of self-
bias circuit.

3. Taxonomy Level: Apply

CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
Draw and explain the Collector feedback biasing and
For the circuit shown below, determine IB, IC and VCE.
4. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
Describe the analysis of Transistor Amplifier circuit using h-parameters.
Compare CB and CC configurations.

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.5 PI: 2.4.4
Draw and explain the Fixed Bias Circuit. Explain why the circuit is unsatisfactory if the transistor is replaced by
another of same type and
Explain the DC and AC load Line analysis.

UNIT-V (2 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Analyse
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Why we call FET as a voltage-controlled device?

2. Taxonomy Level: Remember CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4

Draw the circuit symbol of P Channel N Channel FET.

3. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the cross-sectional view of P- channel MOSFET

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4

Draw the cross-sectional view of N- channel MOSFET

5. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
FET is a unipolar device. Justify?

(3 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Write a short note on pinch off voltage.

2. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the various MOSFET circuit symbols.
3. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Compare between JFET and MOSFET

4. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the V-I characteristics of JFET

5. Taxonomy Level: Remember

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Draw the V-I characteristics of MOSFET
(5 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Write the construction, operation and characteristic behaviour of JFET under various biasing conditions.

2. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Explain the operation of Depletion mode MOSFET in detail.

3. Taxonomy Level: Analyze

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
How FET works as voltage variable resistor.

4. Taxonomy Level: Understand

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Compare BJT and FET.

5. Taxonomy Level: Apply

CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4

A certain JFET has I DSS = 20mA and VP = 5 V what is the maximum drain current?
What is the gate source cutoff voltage? And also find what is the dc resistance in the
ohmic region?

(10 Marks)
1. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Explain the constructional features of a depletion mode P-channel and Enhancement mode MOSFET and explain
its basic operation.
2. Taxonomy Level: Remember
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4
Describe the construction and operation of JFET
3. Taxonomy Level: Understand
CO: C115.6 PI:

Discuss the operation of enhancement MOSFET at different regions with suitable figures and equations.
4. Taxonomy Level: Evaluate
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4

Explain the constructional features of a depletion mode N-channel and Enhancement mode MOSFET and
explain its basic operation.
5. Taxonomy Level: Analyze
CO: C115.6 PI: 2.4.4

Analyze the Static characteristics of JFET.

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