11. Any Semiconductor with impurity of
5 valance electrons, that makes free
electron
(negative charge) in semiconductor is
called
n-type semiconductor.
16. Diode is usually made with pn
junction where pn junction
means the combination of p-type
& n-type semiconductor. That
conducts currents in forward bias
only.
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21. Advantages:
Energy efficient source of light for short distances and small
areas. The typical LED requires only 30-60 mili watts to operate
Durable and shockproof unlike glass bulb lamp types
Directional nature is useful for some applications like reducing stray
light pollution on streetlights
22. Disadvantages:
May be unreliable in outside applications with great
variations in summer/winter temperatures.
Semiconductors are sensitive to being damaged by heat.
Rare earth metals used in LEDs are subject to price control
monopolies by certain nations.