Fundamental of Electrical &
Electronic 2
Electronics
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Diffusion effects – The holes and electrons move from
area of high concentration to areas of low concentration
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Si Si B Si B Si Si Si As Si
Si B Si Si As Si As Si Si As
B Si Si B Si Si Si Si As Si
Si Si B Si Si Si Si Si As Si
P-type N-type
Mostly B & free holes Mostly As & free electrons
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SEMICONDUCTOR RESISTORS
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The resistance of a varistor is high when a low voltage
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Thermistors
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PTC Resistor
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You’re required to determine the answer of the following
questions by refer to any references. (30 minutes)
1. What is the resistance value of a VDR when a) a low voltage and b) a high
voltage is applied.
2. Describe the overvoltage protection of a varistor.
3. What sign has the temperature coefficient of a) a thermistor and b) a PTC
resistor
4. How does a thermistor behave when heated up?
5. What are a) self-heated and b) externally heated thermistors used for?
6. What are the applications of a) externally heated and b) self-heated PTC
resistors?
References:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varistor
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermistor
3. What is a Varistor? - A Galco TV Tech Tip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6nQZggypF4
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Introduction
SEMICONDUCTOR DIODES
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Zener Diode
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You’re required to determine the answer of the following
questions by refer to any references. (30 minutes)
1. Explain the difference between intrinsic conduction and extrinsic
conduction.
2. Determine the charge carrier in n-conductor and p-conductor. Also, discuss
the source of this charge carriers.
3. Explain the mode of operation of a semiconductor diode.
4. What happens in a pn junction operated in reversed direction?
5. Discuss the particular characteristic of Z-diode and the reason to set the
current limit.
References:
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%E2%80%93n_junction
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semiconductor
3. What is a semiconductor? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuLuBroXAKo
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