Practice P-n Junction (14.5) - SEMICONDUCTOR ELECTRONICS: MATERIALS, DEVICES AND SIMPLE CIRCUITS
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p-n JUNCTION

Practice - p-n JUNCTION

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a p-n junction?

💡 Hint: Think about the types of semiconductors involved.

Question 2 Easy

What happens to the depletion region when a forward bias is applied?

💡 Hint: Consider the influence of external electric fields.

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Question 1

What is created at the junction in a p-n junction due to the interaction of charge carriers?

Depletion Region
Conduction Band
Electric Field

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to carriers crossing the boundary.

Question 2

True or False: A reverse bias connection will allow significant current flow in a p-n junction.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the concept of barrier potential and its effects.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain in detail the steps involved in the formation of a p-n junction, including the physical significances of diffusion and drift.

💡 Hint: Consider using diagrams to illustrate the movement of carriers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the effects of varying levels of forward and reverse bias on a p-n junction in practical applications.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how these principles apply to real-world circuits.

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