Devices

Question 1

What describes a diode junction that is forward biased?

Answer 1

It is a low impedance

Question 2

Why are special precautions necessary in handling FET and CMOS devices?

Answer 2

They are susceptible to damage from static charges

Question 3

What do the initials CMOS stand for?

Answer 3

Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor

Question 4

What is the piezoelectric effect?

Answer 4

Mechanical vibration of a crystal by the application of a voltage

Question 5

An electrical relay is a:

Answer 5

Remotely controlled switching device

Question 6

In which oscillator circuit would you find a quartz crystal?

Answer 6

Pierce