What is meant by the depletion layer in a \(p\)-\(n\) junction?
What is meant by the depletion layer in a \(p\)-\(n\) junction?
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Solution and Explanation
In a \(p\)-\(n\) junction, due to diffusion, electrons and holes recombine near the junction, leaving behind a region with immobile ions. This region forms the depletion layer, acting as a potential barrier for current flow.
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