Question:
The given graph represents $V-I$ characteristic for a semiconductor device.
Which of the following statement is correct?
The given graph represents $V-I$ characteristic for a semiconductor device.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Which of the following statement is correct?
Updated On: Sep 21, 2022
- It is $V-I$ characteristic for solar cell where, point $A$ represents open circuit voltage and point $B$ short circuit current.
- It is for a solar cell and points $A$ and $B$ represent open circuit voltage and current, respectively.
- It is for a photodiode and points $A$ and $B$ represent open circuit voltage and current, respectively.
- It is for a LED and points $A$ and $B$ represent open circuit voltage and short circuit current, respectively.
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The V-I characteristic for a solar cell is as shown the figure.
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Concepts Used:
Semiconductors
Semiconductors are a crystalline solid materials, whose electrical conductivity lies between a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are mainly used in the manufacturing of electronic devices like capacitors, transistors, diodes, Integrated circuits, etc.
Properties of Semiconductor:
- Semiconductor acts like an insulator at Zero Kelvin. On increasing the temperature, it works as a conductor.
- Due to their exceptional electrical properties, semiconductors can be modified by doping to make semiconductor devices suitable for energy conversion, switches, and amplifiers.
- Lesser power losses.
Uses of Semiconductor:
- Semiconductors are widely used in manufacturing electronics devices like transistors, diodes, sensors, integrated circuits.
- Semiconductors are widely used in all electronic devices, like mobile phones, digital cameras, communication devices, trains, ATMs, etc.