PN Diode Switching Times

PN Diode Switching Times: A P-N junction diode may be used as an electrical switch. The electrical circuit can be made 'on' and 'off' by forward biasing or reverse biasing…

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Zero bias PN junction

Zero bias PN junction: Zero bias PN junction - Here we will examine the properties of the step junction in thermal equilibrium, where no currents exist and no external excitation…

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What is Hall Effect in Semiconductor?

What is Hall Effect in Semiconductor?: When a specimen (metal or semiconductor) is placed in a transverse magnetic field and a direct current is passed through it, then an electric…

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What is Intrinsic Semiconductor?

What is Intrinsic Semiconductor? An intrinsic semiconductor is one which is made of the semiconductor material in its extremely pure form. A semiconductor is not truly intrinsic unless its impurity…

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