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Potential barrier is the energy inserted in order to go against the passage of electron.

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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 potential barrier on the basis of p-type and n-type semiconducter?

The potential barrier on the basis of p-type and n-type semiconductor is the space created by the depletion layer that charged particles need sufficient energy to overcome.


Why does a diode not conduct until the cut in voltage is reached?

Cut in voltage is the minimum voltage required to overcome the barrier potential. In other words it is like trying to push a large boulder....it may not be possible to push a large boulder by one person but it may be done if 2 or more people try to push it together depending on the size of the boulder.....similarly....the charge carriers in the barrier region have a potential energy of about 0.6V for Silicon and about 0.2V for Germanium. so in order for the diode to conduct, it is required to overcome the potential of the charge carriers in the junction barrier region and hence only if a potential more than that of the barrier potential (cut off voltage) is applied, then electrons flow past the junction barrier and the diode conducts.


When does a PN junction allows current to flow?

A PN junction allows current to flow when it is forward-biased, meaning the positive terminal of a voltage source is connected to the p-type material and the negative terminal to the n-type material. This reduces the barrier potential at the junction, allowing charge carriers (holes and electrons) to recombine and flow across the junction. In contrast, when the junction is reverse-biased, the barrier potential increases, preventing current flow.


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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↑.


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.


What are forward and reverse bias?

Forward bias is when the height of the depletion layer is reduced such that a greater number of majority charge carriers have sufficient energy to overcome the potential barrier while revers bias is when the height of the potential barrier is increased so that very few majority charge carriers have sufficient energy to surmount the potential barrier. All the above phenomena takes place when a potential barrier is applied across the pn junction.


What are the values of The Great Barrier Reef?

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What is the potential barrier of germanium?

The potential barrier of germanium is typically around 0.3 to 0.7 electron volts (eV) when used as a semiconductor in electronic devices. This barrier helps control the flow of current in the material and is crucial for its behavior as a semiconductor.


What is an antonym for risk factor?

I think antonyms for risk factor would include: buffer, barrier, or defense.