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ECE · Q7

Analog Electronics

Engineering and GATE · ECE · question 7

Q7

Which of the following is not associated with a p-n junction

A.
Junction capacitance
B.
Charge storage capacitance
C.
Depletion capacitance
D.
Channel length modulation
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Explanation of each option:

Option A: Junction capacitance is associated with a p-n junction. This capacitance arises due to the separation of charge carriers across the junction, creating an electric field that contributes to capacitance.

Option B: Charge storage capacitance is also associated with a p-n junction. It refers to the capacitance that stores charge at the junction when it is forward biased, as the charge carriers accumulate at the junction.

Option C: Depletion capacitance is related to a p-n junction as well. It occurs due to the depletion region that forms at the junction when it is reverse biased, and this region acts like a capacitor.

Option D: Channel length modulation is not associated with a p-n junction. This phenomenon is related to field-effect transistors (FETs), where the effective length of the channel is modulated by the drain-to-source voltage, and does not occur in p-n junctions.

Conclusion: The correct answer is Option D: Channel length modulation because it is not associated with a p-n junction.