Which of the following semiconductor is mostly used to construct electronic circuits? - Electronic Devices and Circuits

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) : Electronic Devices and Circuits - Quiz(MCQ)

Which of the following semiconductor is mostly used to construct electronic circuits?

A)

Tin

B)

Silicon

C)

Selenium

D)

Germanium

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Silicon

Explanation : Silicon is mostly used to construct electronic circuits because silicon has a much higher PIV (Peak Inverse Voltage) than the other semiconductors. It is also very cheap.

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A)

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B)

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C)

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D)

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B)

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