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when a p-n junction is formed electrons from the neutral N type goes to neutral P type. In the junction there will not be any electron or hole. In the junction because of earning electrons, P side becomes negative(ion) , & N side becomes positive(ion). So there will be a potential deference . This is known as the BARRIER......

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Which is greater the breakdown voltage or the barrier potential?

Breakdown voltage is far greater than barrier potential. silicon:- break-down voltage :- 5v - 450 v barrier potential ;- 0.5v to 0.7 V


Can the barrier voltage of a diode act as a voltage source?

No, we don not consider the barrier voltage of a diode to be able to act as a voltage source. The barrier voltage arises during construction of the p-n junction, and it results from charge separation. Separating charges results in voltage, but this difference of potential cannot be tapped as a voltage source because it cannot supply current the way we understand conventional voltage sources are able do.


What is potential barrier in PN junction?

Whenever two dissimilar conductors touch a "potential barrier" forms. All conductive materials have a voltage above zero that an electron must have to enter the material. In true conductors, this voltage is very low. In semiconductors, it can vary, but is usually in the 0.25 to 6.8 Volt range. In insulators, it can be very, very high. When two semiconductors or a metal and a semiconductor touch the difference is polarity sensitive. The higher the "band gap", the voltage that must be overcome to enter the "conduction band", the higher the voltage drop in the forward bias direction. Think of the "band gap", or potential barrier, as being like a curb on a road and sidewalk. It's easy to ride a bike off the sidewalk over the curb onto the road, but not so easy the other way.


How do you barrier voltage is developed?

The integration of the electric field across the depletion region is what develops the barrier voltage.


What is the effect of temperature on barrier voltage in a pn junction diode?

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Why potential across pn junction is called potential barrier?

The potential across a pn junction is called potential barrier because majority charge carriers have to overcome this potential before crossing the junction.


What is the typical value of the barrier potential for a germanium diode?

The typical value of the barrier potential for a germanium diode is around 0.3 to 0.4 volts. This barrier potential is the voltage required to overcome the potential barrier at the junction of the diode and allow current flow in the forward direction.


Which is greater the breakdown voltage or the barrier potential?

Breakdown voltage is far greater than barrier potential. silicon:- break-down voltage :- 5v - 450 v barrier potential ;- 0.5v to 0.7 V


Why can't the potential barrier of a diode be used as a voltage source?

The potential barrier of a diode is caused by the movement of electrons to create holes. The electrons and holes create a potential barrier, but as this voltage will not supply current, it cannot be used as a voltage source.


Compare the characteristics of a silicon and germanium diode?

Potential barrier of silicon is 0.7, whereas potential barrier of germanium is 0.3


Is barrier potential temperature dependent?

Yes, the barrier potential in a semiconductor diode is temperature dependent. As temperature increases, the barrier potential decreases due to changes in the band gap energy and carrier density, leading to increased leakage current. Conversely, as temperature decreases, the barrier potential increases, reducing the leakage current.


What happen to barrier potential when temperature increases?

barrier potential P0=(kT/q)*ln(Na*Nd/Ni^2) when T ↑, P0↑.


How built-in potential barrier is formed in an open circuited P-N junction?

depletion layer surrounding the junction where electrons from N side have fallen into holes from P side.


What happens to the barrier potential when the temperature increases?

When the temperature increases, the barrier potential in a semiconductor diode decreases. This is due to the increase in carrier density at higher temperatures, which results in more charge carriers being available to pass through the barrier. Ultimately, this leads to a lower resistance across the diode and a decrease in the potential barrier.


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