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Understanding PN Junction Diodes

The document discusses the PN junction diode. When a P-type and N-type semiconductor materials are joined together, majority carriers from each region diffuse across the junction, leaving an area devoid of carriers called the depletion region. Applying a forward bias reduces the width of the depletion region, allowing current to flow through the diode. Applying a reverse bias increases the width of the depletion region, preventing current flow.

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Understanding PN Junction Diodes

The document discusses the PN junction diode. When a P-type and N-type semiconductor materials are joined together, majority carriers from each region diffuse across the junction, leaving an area devoid of carriers called the depletion region. Applying a forward bias reduces the width of the depletion region, allowing current to flow through the diode. Applying a reverse bias increases the width of the depletion region, preventing current flow.

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PN JUNCTION DIODE

Muhammad Adeel
[Link]. Electronics (KU)
[Link]. ISPA (KU)
THE PN JUNCTION DIODE:

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Barrier Potential:

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BIASING THE DIODE:

FORWARD BIAS:
Negative terminal of biasing source is connected to N region of the diode,
and Positive terminal of biasing source is connected to P region of the diode.
Depletion region becomes narrower.
Forward Bias allows current through the PN junction.

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REVERSE BIAS:

Reverse Bias prevents current through the PN junction.

Positive terminal of biasing source is connected to N region of the


diode, and Negative terminal of biasing source is connected to P
region of the diode.

Depletion region becomes wider.

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