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p-n junction
(redirected from P-n diode)

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p-n junction
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(Electronics) Electronics a boundary between a p-type and n-type semiconductor that functions as a rectifier and is used in diodes and junction transistors
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Noun1.p-n junction - the junction between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor; "a p-n junction has marked rectifying characteristics"
tangency, contact - (electronics) a junction where things (as two electrical conductors) touch or are in physical contact; "they forget to solder the contacts"


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Another significant difference between the Schottky-barrier and p-n diode is the forward voltage drop.
 
 
 
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