Navedtra 14179A, Navy Electricity And Electronics Training Series Module 7-Solid-State Devices And Power Supplies

Navedtra 14179A, Navy Electricity And Electronics Training Series Module 7-
Solid-State Devices And Power Supplies


Name the two types of current flow in a
electron flow and current flow
semiconductor.




What is the name given to a piece of
pure semiconductor material that has an
equal number ofelectrons and holes?




INTRINSIC




P-Type crystal




What is the name given to a doped
germanium crystal with an excess of free
holes?

,What are the majority carriers in an N-
type semiconductor?



Electrons




To convert alternating current into direct
current by permitting current flow in
only one direction.


What is the purpose of a PN junction
diode?




In reference to the schematic symbol for
a diode, do electrons flow toward or
away from thearrow?


Toward the arrow




What type of PN diode is formed by
using a fine metal wire and a section of
N-type semiconductormaterial?




Point-contact

, What are the majority carriers in a P-
type semiconductor?




Electron holes




"Conduction in which type of
semiconductor material is similar to
conduction in a copper wire?"



N-type material




What is the name of the area in a PN
junction that has a shortage of electrons
and holes?




Depletion region