9.2.1 - Formation
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What is a p-n junction?
💡 Hint: Think about the types of semiconductors involved.
Name one application of p-n junctions.
💡 Hint: Consider where you see diodes in everyday electronics.
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What creates the depletion layer in a p-n junction?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when p-type and n-type semiconductors are joined.
Is the depletion layer present at the p-n junction in thermal equilibrium?
💡 Hint: Consider the definition of thermal equilibrium.
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Consider two hypothetical semiconductors, A (p-type with high doping) and B (n-type with low doping). Discuss how the formation of their junction would differ in terms of depletion layer width and junction potential compared to two equal doping levels.
💡 Hint: Think about how doping levels affect charge carrier availability.
Calculate the junction potential across a p-n junction given the intrinsic carrier concentration and doping levels if n-type has a concentration of 10^16/cm³ and p-type has 10^14/cm³.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between doping levels and potential.
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