NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsSemiconductorsPractice
A Zener diode undergoes breakdown for an electric field of 10 6   V   m - 1 at the depletion region of p - n junction. If the width of the depletion region is 2.5   μm , what should be the reverse-biased potential for the breakdown to occur?
Options
- A3.5   V
- B2.5   V
- C1.5   V
- D0.5   V
Correct answer
B. 2.5   V
Step-by-step solution
Reverse biased potential for the zener breakdown V r = E d = 10 6 × 2.5 × 10 - 6 = 2.5 volt