Recent questions and answers in Basic Electronics

Explain the difference between a conductor, an insulator, and a semiconductor based on their energy band structure.

Draw the symbol of (i) PN junction diode (ii) Zener diode.
Answer : ### (i) PN Junction Diode The symbol for a standard PN junction diode consists of a triangle pointing towards a bar. The triangle represents the **Anode (A)** and the ... .app/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=15767368111367211109 [2]: https://electrical-engineering.app/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=16492801014611698669...

State any two trivalent and pentavalent impurities each.
Answer : ### Trivalent Impurities (Group 13 elements) These have 3 valence electrons and create p-type semiconductors. 1. **Boron (B)** 2. **Gallium (Ga)** *(Other examples include Aluminum (Al) and Indium (In) ... *Phosphorus (P)** 2. **Arsenic (As)** *(Another common example is Antimony (Sb).)*...