unit 1 semiconductor diode - srm institute of science … of depletion layer no external...
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PN junction diode
• A PN junction is a device formed by joining p-type with n-type semiconductors and separated by a thin junction is called a PN junction diode.
ZENER DIODE
• Zener diode is designed to operate in the breakdown region.
• It is heavily doped than ordinary diode.
Operation of zener diode
• Under FB,it operates same as ordinary PN diode.
• Under RB,breakdown of juncition occurs.
• For heavily doped,breakdown occurs at lower reverse voltage.
• For lightly doped,breakdown occurs at higher reverse voltage.