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NAVEDTRA 14179A CH. 1
Neets Module 7
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Aviation
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12/01/2013

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Which of the following electronic devices is a minute piece of semiconductor material that can produce complete electronic circuit functions?
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Integrated circuit
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Which of the following terms is used for the decrease in resistance as the temperature of the semiconductor increases?
Definition
Negative temperature coeffcient
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In addition to rectifying properties, selenium has the property of being light sensitive. How is selenium's resistance affected by light?
Definition
It decreases with an increase in light intensity
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One of the most sensitive elements of semiconductor materials is galena. Galena is a crystalline form of what material?
Definition
Lead sulfide
Term
What significant discovery caused a breakthrough in the development of semiconductor devices?
Definition
The point-contact transistor
Term
What device is frequently used to regulate power supply voltages at precise levels?
Definition
Zener diode
Term
What solid-state device has both gain and fast-switching capabilities?
Definition
Tunnel diode
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When compared to an electron tube, the semiconductor device has which of the following limitations?
Definition
The semiconductor is more sensitive to temperature
Term
A substance that cannot be reduced to a simpler form by chemical means is called a/an?
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Element
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An atom is the smallest possible particle that retains the characteristics of what substance?
Definition
An element
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