The document outlines an assignment for an electronic circuit course, covering topics such as the operation of PN junction diodes in different biases, thermionic emission, and the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. It includes calculations related to work functions of tungsten and copper, as well as concepts like doping, energy bands, and photoemission. Additionally, it requests detailed explanations and diagrams for various electronic components and phenomena.
The document outlines an assignment for an electronic circuit course, covering topics such as the operation of PN junction diodes in different biases, thermionic emission, and the properties of conductors, insulators, and semiconductors. It includes calculations related to work functions of tungsten and copper, as well as concepts like doping, energy bands, and photoemission. Additionally, it requests detailed explanations and diagrams for various electronic components and phenomena.
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ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT 1
ASSIGNMENT 2025
. With a neat diagram explain the working of a PN junction diode in forward
bias And reverse bias
.. What is Thermionic Emission
. Briefly explain the following (Valance Electron, Energy Band, Conduction
Band and Valence Band)
‘What are Conductors, insulators and semiconductors, What are the
classifications of semiconductors
. Draw and explain the Energy band diagram for the following ( Conductors,
Insulators, Semiconductors)
. Explain the term “doping” , Differentiate between free electrons and holes
. A tungsten filament of unknown composition emits 1000 A/m? at an
operating temperature of 1900 K. Find the work function of tungsten
filament. Given A = 60.2 x 108 A/m?/ K*
. A tungsten wire of unknown composition emits 0.1 amp/cm? at a
temperature of 1900 K. Find the work function of tungsten filament.
Determine whether the tungsten is pure or contaminated with substance of
lower work function, Given that A = 60.2 amp/em? /K? .
. An oxide-coated emitter has a surface area of 0.157 cm2 . If the operating
temperature is 110 K, find the emission current. Given A = 100 A/m2 /K2 ,
work function = 1.04 eV
10. What do you understand by the following Terms
Thermionic emission
Photo Emission
Secondary Emission
Solar Cell
11. The minimum frequency of light which cause photoemission is 5.0 x 10"
Hz, if the surface is illuminated by light of frequency 6.5 x 10™ calculate,
The work function of the metal, The maximum kinetic energy of electrons,
The Maximum speed of the electrons.12.When a copper surface is illurninated by radiation of wavelength 2537
amgstrom units the value of the stopping potential is found to be 0.24volts.
Calculate the work function of copper
13.Calculate the threshold frequency of a photocathode coated with caesium
and determine the electron escape velocity if bombarded with radiation at a
wavelength of 500A”
14.Describe in detail, the operation of Cathode ray tube with the aid of a well
labeled diagram.