Question:

The knee voltage of a p-n junction diode is 0.8 V and the with of the depletion layer is 2 $\mu m$, the electric field in the depletion layer is

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • 4 MV/m
  • 0.4 MV/m
  • 4 kV/m
  • 0.4 kV/m
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

$E=\frac{\Delta V}{\Delta r}=\frac{0.8}{2 \times 10^{-6}}$ $=0.4 \,MV / m$
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Concepts Used:

P-n Junction

A P-N junction is an interface or a boundary between two semiconductor material types, namely the p-type and the n-type, inside a semiconductor.

Biasing conditions for the p-n Junction Diode:

in p-n junction diode two operating regions are there:

  • P-type
  • N-type

There are three biasing conditions for p-n junction diode are as follows:

  • Zero bias: When there is no external voltage applied to the p-n junction diode.
  • Forward bias: P-type is connected to positive terminal of the voltage potential while n-type is connected to the negative terminal.
  • Reverse bias: P-type is connected to negative terminal of the voltage potential while n-type is connected to the positive terminal.