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Question:

Identify the semiconductor devices whose characteristics are given above in the order (a), (b), (c), (d):

Simple diode, Zener diode, Solar cell, Light dependent resistance

Zener diode, Solar cell, Simple diode, Light dependent resistance

Zener diode, Simple diode, Light dependent resistance, Solar cell

Solar cell, Light dependent resistance, Zener diode, Simple diode

Solution:

Simple diode conducts only in forward bias. It does not conduct in reverse bias. Zener diode conducts in forward bias. When reverse bias potential is increased, at a point zener breakdown occurs and then it behaves as a voltage regulator. Solar cell current is composed of dark current and forward-bias current. Resistance of LDR decreases with intensity of light.