The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on:(a) type of semiconductor material(b) amount of doping(c) temperatureWhich one of the…

The barrier potential of a p-n junction depends on:
(a) type of semiconductor material
(b) amount of doping
(c) temperature
Which one of the following is correct?
A (a) and (b) only
B (b) only
C (b) and (c) only
D (a), (b) and (c)

Detailed Solution

The barrier potential depends on the semiconductor material (about 0.7 V for Si and 0.3 V for Ge), on the amount of doping and on temperature.
So all three factors (a), (b) and (c) matter.

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