Question: A germanium p - n junction diode has ND = 1 0 1 6 cm 3 on the n - side and NA = 1

A germanium p-n junction diode has ND =1016 cm3 on the n-side and NA =1019 cm3 on the p-side. Calculate the forward bias voltage at which injected hole concentration at the edge of the depletion region on the n-side becomes equal to the majority carrier concentration. Assume T =300 K, Dp =40 cm2s1, p =1 ps. Calculate the current density at this voltage and compare with thermal equilibrium diffusion current density (ni =2.51013 cm3).

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