Semiconductors
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- 6. A transistor with a layer sequence of P–N–P type semiconductors.
- 8. Devices Electronic components based on materials with conductivity between conductors and insulators.
- 10. Level The energy level with a 50% probability of being occupied by an electron at thermal equilibrium.
- 11. Region The region near the PN junction depleted of mobile charge carriers.
- 14. Breakdown The breakdown caused by strong electric fields allowing tunneling of electrons.
- 18. Breakdown due to carrier multiplication under high reverse bias.
- 20. A gate that inverts the input signal.
- 26. Bias Connection that reduces the potential barrier and allows current flow in a PN junction.
- 28. Band The highest range of electron energies where electrons are normally present.
- 29. A circuit that smooths pulsating DC by reducing ripple.
- 30. A gate giving high output only when all inputs are high.
- 31. Common Base configuration offering low input impedance and high voltage gain.
- 33. A device converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC).
- 34. Bias Connection that increases the barrier preventing current except for leakage.
- 35. A circuit that maintains a constant output voltage regardless of input or load variations.
- 36. Current The small reverse current due to minority carriers in a diode.
- 37. A rectifier converting both half cycles of AC into DC output.
- 38. A Light Emitting Diode that emits photons when forward biased.
- 39. A three-layer semiconductor device used for amplification or switching.
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- 1. A transistor with a layer sequence of N–P–N type semiconductors.
- 2. Semiconductor A pure semiconductor without any intentional impurities.
- 3. A light-sensitive diode that generates current when exposed to light.
- 4. The relationship between current and voltage in a device, showing conduction behavior.
- 5. Barrier The electric potential that prevents further diffusion of charge carriers across a junction.
- 7. Semiconductor A semiconductor doped with acceptor impurities creating holes as majority carriers.
- 9. Junction The boundary between p-type and n-type semiconductor regions.
- 12. A gate giving high output when any input is high.
- 13. Gap The forbidden energy region between the valence and conduction bands.
- 15. Semiconductor A semiconductor doped with donor impurities producing electrons as majority carriers.
- 16. A rectifier circuit using one diode allowing current during one half cycle.
- 17. Common Collector configuration used for impedance matching with unity voltage gain.
- 19. A digital circuit that performs a basic logical function.
- 21. Semiconductor A semiconductor doped with impurities to modify its conductivity.
- 22. A full-wave rectifier using four diodes in a bridge configuration.
- 23. A universal gate giving the complement of OR output.
- 24. Band The range of energy levels where free electrons can move and conduct electricity.
- 25. Common Emitter transistor configuration providing voltage and current gain.
- 27. A universal gate giving the complement of AND output.
- 32. Diode A diode designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region for voltage regulation.