Q1. Calculate the built in potential Vo that will be formed across the p-n junction (no bias) between p-type material with a doping level NA = 1 x 1015 cm3 and n-type material with a doping level of ND = 1x 1016 cm-3. Also calculate the height of the potential energy barrier that will prevent majority carriers from crossing over this barrier. Do the above calculations for three semiconductors: (i) Silicon (ii) Germanium (iii) Gallium Arsenic Answer: | Semiconductor Vo (V) Ер (eV) Silicon Germanium GaAs

Q1. Calculate the built in potential Vo that will be formed across the p-n junction (no bias) between p-type material with a doping level NA = 1 x 1015 cm3 and n-type material with a doping level of ND = 1x 1016 cm-3. Also calculate the height of the potential energy barrier that will prevent majority carriers from crossing over this barrier. Do the above calculations for three semiconductors: (i) Silicon (ii) Germanium (iii) Gallium Arsenic Answer: | Semiconductor Vo (V) Ер (eV) Silicon Germanium GaAs

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