1 markThe p-n Junction Diode
CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2003 · Paper 1 · Question 4(b)
Suggest ONE application of a p-n junction diode.
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- 4(a)(i)Explain what is meant by a P-type semiconductor.[1 mark]
- 4(a)(ii)Explain what is meant by an N-type semiconductor.[1 mark]
- 4(a)(iii)Explain what is meant by doping, as applied to semiconductors.[1 mark]
- 4(a)(iv)Explain what is meant by the depletion region.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(i)a)Calculate the value of the output voltage, V_0, when V_i = 10 V.[2 marks]
- 4(c)(i)b)Calculate the value of the output voltage, V_0, when V_i = -10.0 V.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(ii)Sketch the output when V_i = 10 sin(omega * t), where omega = 100 rad s^-1, including appropriate numerical values on the scales.[2 marks]
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