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(a) A silicon pn junction diode has the geometry shown in Figure $8.11$ in which the $\mathrm{n}$ region is "short" with a length $W_{n}=0.7 \mu \mathrm{m}$. The doping concentrations are $N_{a}=2 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~cm}^{-3}$ and $N_{d}=2 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~cm}^{-3} .$ The cross-sectional area is $A=10^{-3} \mathrm{~cm}^{2} .$ Determine (i) the maximum forward-bias voltage such that low injection is still valid, and ( $(i$ ) the resulting current at this forward-bias voltage. $(b)$ Repeat part $(a)$ if the doping concentrations are reversed such that $N_{a}=2 \times 10^{15} \mathrm{~cm}^{-3}$ and $N_{d}=2 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~cm}^{-3}$
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Given that $L_p = 10 \mu m$, we can see that the length of the n region, $W_n = 0.7 \mu m$, is much less than $L_p$. Show more…
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