REVISION GUIDE

PHYS 222: INTRODUCTION TO SEMICONDUCTOR PHYSICS AND DEVICES.

1. Explain the meaning of the following terms using appropriate equations

 Fermi level and
 Work function
2. A full wave rectifier circuit uses diodes having a forward resistance of 1000Ω and infinite
backward resistance. The load resistance is 2000Ω. The rms value of the transformer
secondary voltage from mid-point to each terminal is 250V. Find:
 The dc current
 The rms value of load current
 The dc power output
 The power input
 Efficiency
3. Describe the theory of formation of Energy bands in solids.
4. Draw sketches to explain characteristic band structures of:
 Insulators
 Semiconductors
5. In an n-type semiconductor the Fermi level is 0.34eV below the conduction band. The
concentration of donor atoms is made three times. Find the new position of Fermi level.
Assume kT=0.025eV.
6. In the CE circuit VBB = 7V, VCC = 11V, RB = 50kΩ and RC = 3.4kΩ. Find
 Base current
 VCE
 Power dissipated in transistor
 Assume collector current of 1mA and barrier potential of 0.7V.
7. Explain the applications of Enhancement mode MOSFETS
8. Distinguish between hard and soft magnetic materials
9. In electrochemical deposition of thin films, a technician is required to five parameters.
Name them.
10. Construct two circuits to describe how a p-n junction can be connected to achieve the
following effects:
 Forward bias
 Reverse bias

11. Diode circuits can be used to convert AC to DC voltage. Describe the components and their
specific tasks they perform in order to achieve near perfect conversion.

 Describe what happens when a beam of electrons is incident on a sample thin film.
 Explain using a diagram how the following diodes function
 Pin diode
 Light emitting diode (LED)
 Solar cell

 A half wave rectifier circuit uses a semiconductor diode having a forward resistance of
200Ω. The resistance in the reverse direction may be assumed to be infinite. It is fed from
a supply having an rms value of 100V. The load resistance is 500Ω. Find:
 The dc current through load
 The dc power delivered to the load
 The total power dissipated in the load
 What is the difference between p type and n-type semiconductors?
 Discuss why:
 Rubber is an insulator while copper is an inductor
 In extrinsic semiconductor the conductivity high