NEST2025PhysicsSemiconductors
A p-n junction diode in a circuit is in reverse bias but not under breakdown condition. As compared to the p-n junction diode in a forward bias,
Options
- Athe depletion layer width increases.
- Bthe barrier potential decreases.
- Cthe current enhances significantly across the junction.
- Dthe electric field across the junction changes sign.
Correct answer
A. the depletion layer width increases.
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