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Semiconductor diode - ISC Class 12 Physics Questions with Answers, Page 2

36 past-paper questions on Semiconductor diode from ISC Class 12 Physics papers (2027-2018), newest first, in full. Questions 21-36 are on this page, 20 to a page. Tap "Show answer" under a question to see its answer.

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2025 · 1 mark · MCQOpen: An ideal PN junction diode offers:

Choose the correct option.

An ideal PN junction diode offers:
  • (a)zero resistance in forward as well as reverse bias.
  • (b)infinite resistance in forward as well as reverse bias.
  • (c)zero resistance in forward, but infinite resistance in reverse bias.
  • (d)infinite resistance in forward, but zero resistance in reverse bias.

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2024 · 1.5 marks · DrawingOpen: Draw a labelled characteristic curve (I-V graph) for a semiconductor diode…

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Draw a labelled characteristic curve (I-V graph) for a semiconductor diode during forward bias.

Draw: labelled characteristic curve (I-V graph) for a semiconductor diode during forward bias

Must show: knee voltage / threshold voltage, forward voltage on x-axis, forward current in mA on y-axis

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2023 · 3 marks · DrawingOpen: Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier. Show graphically how…

Draw the following.

Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier. Show graphically how the output voltage varies with time.

Draw: labelled circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier and graph of output voltage varying with time

Must show: centre-tapped secondary of transformer, two diodes D1 and D2, load resistor RL, graph showing pulsating dc output voltage with time

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2020 · 5 marks · DrawingOpen: In a semiconductor diode, what is meant by potential barrier? Draw a labelled…

Draw the following.

(i)[1.5]
In a semiconductor diode, what is meant by potential barrier?
(ii)[2.0]
Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a Zener diode as a voltage regulator.

Draw: Circuit diagram of a Zener diode as a voltage regulator

Must show: Unregulated DC input voltage, Series resistor R_s, Zener diode connected in reverse bias across load, Load resistor R_L, Regulated DC output voltage across R_L

(iii)[1.5]
Show with the help of a diagram, how you will obtain an AND gate using only NAND gates. (Truth table is not required.)

Draw: Logic circuit showing how an AND gate is obtained using only NAND gates

Must show: First NAND gate with inputs A and B, Second NAND gate acting as inverter connected to output of first NAND gate, Final output Y = A \cdot B

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2018 · 5 marks · NumericalOpen: The forward characteristic curve of a junction diode is shown in Figure 4…

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(i)[3.0]
The forward characteristic curve of a junction diode is shown in Figure 4 below: Calculate the resistance of the diode at: (1) $V = 0\cdot5\text{ V}$ (2) $I = 60\text{ mA}$
(ii)[2.0]
Draw separate energy band diagrams for conductors, semi-conductors and insulators and label each of them.

Draw: Energy band diagrams for conductors, semiconductors and insulators

Must show: Valence band, Conduction band, Energy band gap Eg (overlapping for conductor, small for semiconductor, large for insulator)

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