PN Junction - Definition, Formation, Application, VI Characteristics and FAQs

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P-N Junction
Semiconductors are materials whose conductivity lies between conductors and insulators.
Semiconductors are classified as intrinsic semiconductors and extrinsic semiconductors.
Extrinsic semiconductors are further classified as N-type and P-type semiconductors.
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The P-N junction is formed between the p-type and the n-type semiconductors. In this session,
let us know more about the P-N Junction.
Table of Contents:
What is P-N Junction?
Formation of P-N Junction
Biasing Conditions for the P-N Junction Diode
Forward Bias
Reverse Bias
P-N Junction Formula
How does current flow in P-N junction diode?
V-I Characteristics of P-N Junction Diode
Applications of P-N Junction Diode
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs
What is P-N Junction?

Definition: A P-N junction is an interface or a boundary between two semiconductor material
types, namely the p-type and the n-type, inside a semiconductor.
In a semiconductor, the P-N junction is created by the method of doping. The p-side or the
positive side of the semiconductor has an excess of holes, and the n-side or the negative side
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Formation of P-N Junction

As we know, if we use different semiconductor materials to make a P-N junction, there will be a
grain boundary that would inhibit the movement of electrons from one side to the other by
scattering the electrons and holes and thus, we use the process of doping. We will understand
the process of doping with the help of this example. Let us consider a thin p-type silicon
semiconductor sheet. If we add a small amount of pentavalent impurity to this, a part of the p-
type Si will get converted to n-type silicon. This sheet will now contain both the p-type region
and the n-type region and a junction between these two regions. The processes that follow after
forming a P-N junction are of two types – diffusion and drift. There is a difference in the
concentration of holes and electrons at the two sides of a junction. The holes from the p-side
diffuse to the n-side, and the electrons from the n-side diffuse to the p-side. These give rise to a
diffusion current across the junction.
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Also, when an electron diffuses from the n-side to the p-side, an ionised donor is left behind on
the n-side, which is immobile. As the process goes on, a layer of positive charge is developed
on the n-side of the junction. Similarly, when a hole goes from the p-side to the n-side, an
ionized acceptor is left behind on the p-side, resulting in the formation of a layer of negative
charges in the p-side of the junction. This region of positive charge and negative charge on
either side of the junction is termed as the depletion region. Due to this positive space charge
region on either side of the junction, an electric field (https://byjus.com/physics/electric-field-of-
point-charge/) with the direction from a positive charge towards the negative charge is
developed. Due to this electric field, an electron on the p-side of the junction moves to the n-side
of the junction. This motion is termed the drift. Here, we see that the direction of the drift
current is opposite to that of the diffusion current.
Biasing Conditions for the P-N Junction Diode

There are two operating regions in the P-N junction diode:
P-type
N-type
There are three biasing conditions for the P-N junction diode, and this is based on the voltage
applied:
Zero bias: No external voltage is applied to the P-N junction diode.

Forward bias: The positive terminal of the voltage potential is connected to the p-type
while the negative terminal is connected to the n-type.
Reverse bias: The negative terminal of the voltage potential is connected to the p-type
and the positive is connected to the n-type.
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When the p-type is connected to the battery’s positive terminal and the n-type to the negative
terminal, then the P-N junction is said to be forward-biased. When the P-N junction is forward
biased, the built-in electric field at the P-N junction and the applied electric field are in opposite
directions. When both the electric fields add up, the resultant electric field has a magnitude
lesser than the built-in electric field. This results in a less resistive and thinner depletion region.
The depletion region’s resistance becomes negligible when the applied voltage is large. In
silicon, at the voltage of 0.6 V, the resistance of the depletion region becomes completely
negligible, and the current flows across it unimpeded.
Reverse Bias
When the p-type is connected to the battery’s negative terminal and the n-type is connected to
the positive side, the P-N junction is reverse biased. In this case, the built-in electric field and the
applied electric field are in the same direction. When the two fields are added, the resultant
electric field is in the same direction as the built-in electric field, creating a more resistive,
thicker depletion region. The depletion region becomes more resistive and thicker if the applied
voltage becomes larger.
P-N Junction Formula

The formula used in the P-N junction depends upon the built-in potential difference created by
the electric field is given as:
N D .N A
E 0 = V T ln[ 2
]
n
i
Where,
E0 is the zero bias junction voltage

VT is the thermal voltage of 26mV at room temperature
ND and NA are the impurity concentrations
ni is the intrinsic concentration.
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How does current flow in the PN junction diode?

The flow of electrons from the n-side towards the p-side of the junction takes place when there
is an increase in the voltage. Similarly, the flow of holes from the p-side towards the n-side of
the junction takes place along with the increase in the voltage. This results in the concentration
gradient between both sides of the terminals. Due to the concentration gradient formation,
charge carriers will flow from higher-concentration regions to lower-concentration regions. The
movement of charge carriers inside the P-N junction is the reason behind the current flow in the
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V-I Characteristics of P-N Junction Diode
VI characteristics of P-N junction diodes is a curve between the voltage and current through the
circuit. Voltage is taken along the x-axis while the current is taken along the y-axis. The above
graph is the V-I characteristics curve of the P-N junction diode. With the help of the curve, we
can understand that there are three regions in which the diode works, and they are:
Zero bias
Forward bias
Reverse bias
When the P-N junction diode is in zero bias condition, there is no external voltage applied and
this means that the potential barrier at the junction does not allow the flow of current.
When the P-N junction diode is in forward bias condition, the p-type is connected to the positive
terminal while the n-type is connected to the negative terminal of the external voltage. When the
diode is arranged in this manner, there is a reduction in the potential barrier. For silicone diodes,
when the voltage is 0.7 V and for germanium diodes, when the voltage is 0.3 V, the potential
barriers decrease, and there is a flow of current.
When the diode is in forward bias, the current increases slowly, and the curve obtained is non-
linear as the voltage applied to the diode overcomes the potential barrier. Once the diode
overcomes the potential barrier, the diode behaves normally, and the curve rises sharply as the
external voltage increases, and the curve obtained is linear.
When the P-N junction diode is in negative bias condition, the p-type is connected to the
negative terminal while the n-type is connected to the positive terminal of the external voltage.
This results in an increase in the potential barrier. Reverse saturation current flows in the
beginning as minority carriers are present in the junction.
When the applied voltage is increased, the minority charges will have increased kinetic energy
which affects the majority charges. This is the stage when the diode breaks down. This may
also destroy the diode.
Applications of P-N Junction Diode

P-N junction diode can be used as a photodiode as the diode is sensitive to the light
when the configuration of the diode is reverse-biased.
It can be used as a solar cell.
When the diode is forward-biased, it can be used in LED lighting applications.
It is used as rectifier in many electric circuits and as a voltage-controlled oscillator in
varactors.
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Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs

What happens when the battery voltage is increased in a
forward-biased P-N junction?
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The holes and electrons tend to move away from the junction.
What are the two breakdown mechanisms of the P-N junction?

The two breakdown mechanisms are Zener breakdown and Avalanche breakdown.
What is the static resistance of a diode?

Static resistance of a diode is defined as the ratio of the DC voltage applied across the diode to
the DC current flowing through the diode.
What is the dynamic resistance of a diode?

Dynamic resistance of a diode is defined as the ratio of change in voltage to the change in
current.
What is reverse resistance?

Reverse resistance is defined as the resistance offered by the P-N junction diode when it is
reverse biased.
What is a semiconductor?
A semiconductor is a material whose conductivity stays between an insulator and a conductor.
What are the two types of semiconductors?

N-type semiconductors and p-type semiconductors are the two types of semiconductors.
What are n-type semiconductors?

N-type semiconductors are intrinsic semiconductors doped with antimony (Sb), phosphorus (P),
or arsenic (As) as doping impurities.
What is meant by doping?

In semiconductor technology, doping is the process of intentional infliction of impurities into
intrinsic semiconductors for the objective of remodelling their optical, structural, and electrical
properties.
What is a diode?
A diode is an electrical device that enables the current to flow only in one direction. In an
electrical circuit diagram, a diode is denoted by a triangle symbol with a line along one vertex.
What are the main types of diodes?

Light-emitting diode, avalanche diode, laser diode, Schottky diode, photodiode, p-n junction
diode, and Zener diode are the main types of diodes.
What are the three regions in which diodes function?

Forward bias, zero bias and reverse bias are the three regions in which diodes function.
Give one application of P-N junction diodes.

P-N junction diodes are used as rectifiers in numerous electric circuits. They are also used as
voltage-controlled oscillators in varactors.
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For the formation of p-n junction diode, p-type and n-type semiconductor
materials are combined together. There is a movement of electrons to the p-type
material and movement of holes to the n-type material. Due to this movement,
there is a formation of the depletion region. There is an electric field formed at
this junction which gives the voltage of the junction.
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Define the limitations in the operation conditions of a p-n junction.
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The pn junction will perform satisfactorily if it is operated within the following

limiting values or conditions:
Maximum Forward Current– It is the highest instantaneous current under

forward condition.
Peak Inverse Voltage – It is the maximum voltage a diode can withstand
in the reverse-biased condition before it breakdowns.
Maximum Power Rating – It is the maximum power that a diode can
dissipate without damaging the device itself.
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Physics (/physics/) > Semiconductors (/jee/semiconductors/) > P N Junction (/physics/p-n-

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What is P-N Junction?

Formation of P-N Junction

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Biasing Conditions for the P-N Junction Diode

Zero bias: No external voltage is applied to the P-N junction diode.

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P-N Junction Formula

E0 is the zero bias junction voltage

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How does current flow in the PN junction diode?

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V-I Characteristics of P-N Junction Diode

Applications of P-N Junction Diode

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