Define Shot noise

Q3. The noise due to random behavior of charge carriers is

Options:

a) Shot noise
b) Partition noise
c) Industrial noise
d) Flicker noise

Correct Answer: a) Shot noise

Explanation :

Shot noise is caused due to random behavior of charge carriers. Shot noise is generated due to random emission of electrons from cathodes in electron tubes. In semiconductor devices, shot noise is generated due to random generation and recombination of electron-hole pairs.