problem 1: State the square law of diode. Which diode shows this law?
problem 2: Though PIN diode does not exhibit negative resistance effect yet it is a much significant device at microwave frequencies. Validate.
problem 3: Illustrate the construction, working and applications of the PIN diode.
problem 4: Compare the main characteristics of PIN diode and Tunnel diode.
problem 5: What do you mean by Gunn Effect? Describe this phenomenon by using two-valley theory.
problem 6: How IMPATT diode is distinct from all other active diodes?
problem 7: Describe the operation of IMPATT diode aided by different diagrams.
problem 8: Describe the fundamental needs of tunneling phenomenon in the Tunnel diode.
problem 9: describe in brief the quenched and delayed modes of oscillation in the Gunn diode. Which mode is more appropriate and why?
problem 10: What do you mean by tunneling effect? Describe the construction and working of the device that uses this effect, with the help of sketches. Describe its V-I characteristics as well.