Practice Energy Band Diagram (2.3) - Operation of the PN Junction Diode
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Energy Band Diagram

Practice - Energy Band Diagram

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the Fermi level and why is it important in a PN junction?

💡 Hint: Think about where the electrons are likely to be found.

Question 2 Easy

What occurs to the conduction and valence bands in a PN junction?

💡 Hint: Visualize the effect of electric charges on the energy levels.

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Question 1

What remains constant across a PN junction?

Fermi Level
Conduction Band
Valence Band

💡 Hint: Think about which level indicates stability.

Question 2

Built-in potential opposes the diffusion of carriers.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the role of potential in controlling flow.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a PN junction with a known built-in potential of 0.7V, calculate the energy band bending for both conduction and valence bands when the junction is at equilibrium.

💡 Hint: Consider how potentials correlate with energy states.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of changing temperature on the Fermi level in a PN junction and how this affects the overall performance of the diode.

💡 Hint: Explore the relationship between temperature and conductivity.

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