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What is a p-n junction ? Explain with the help of a diagram, how depeletion layer is formed near the junction. Also explain what happens to this layer, when the junction is reversed biased.

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MODERN PUBLICATION-SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES-EXERCISE
  1. Explain the terms depletion layer and potential barrier for a junction...

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  2. How does the junction width change when a p-n junction is forward bias...

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  3. What is a p-n junction ? Explain with the help of a diagram, how depel...

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  4. Explain how the depletion layer and barrier potential are formed in pn...

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  5. P-N junction is:

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  6. What is junction diode ? How is depletion layer formed ? Draw its forw...

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  7. Answer the following questions: Why is the current under reverse bias ...

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  8. Answer the following questions: Why does the reverse current show a su...

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  9. Draw the voltage current characterstics of a p-n junction bias?

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  10. The resistance of a p-n junction is low, when forward biased and is hi...

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  11. Explain with the help of circuit diagram, how V-l characteristics of p...

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  12. With the help of circuit diagram, explain theV-l characteristics of p-...

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  13. Define Rectification. With the help a circuit diagram explain the work...

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  14. Define Rectification. With the help a circuit diagram explain the work...

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  15. Define Rectification. With the help a circuit diagram explain the work...

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  16. What is rectifier ? Explain the working of junction diode as a full wa...

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  17. State the principle of working of p-n-diode as a rectifier. Explain wi...

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  18. Discuss the construction and working of diode as full wave rectifier

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  19. Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier using junctio...

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  20. Draw a labelled circuit diagram of a full wave rectifier using junctio...

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