The potential barrier existing across an unbiased p-n junction is 0.2 volt. What minimum kinetic energy a hole should have to diffuse from the p-side to the n-side if
(a) the junction is unbiased,
(b) the junction is forward biased at 0.1 volt and
(c) the junction is reverse biased at 0.1 volt?
Potential barrier across unbiased p-n junction = 0.2 Volts
Minimum kinetic energy required for diffusion of a hole from p-side to the n-side,
K.E.min = (Potential barrier - biasing voltage) × Charge on hole
(a) Biasing Voltage=0V
K.E.min = (0.2-0) × e
= 0.2eV
(b) Biasing Voltage for forward biased=+0.1V
K.E.min = (0.2-0.1) × e
= 0.1eV
(c) Biasing Voltage for reverse biased=-0.1
K.E.min = (0.2+0.1) × e
= 0.3eV