p-n junction

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p-n junction

(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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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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