Diodes and Applications - Technical MCQs

Q1:

The conduction band is closest to the valence band in

A semiconductors

B conductors

C insulators

D The distance is the same for all of the above.

ANS:A - semiconductors

INSULATOR : The conduction band is a long distance from the valance band.

SEMICONDUCTOR : The conduction band is closest the valance band.

CONDUCTOR : Both The conduction band and the valence are merged.