Question: Consider a silicon pn junction with a cross section area of 1 x 1 0 - 5 cm 2 , a reverse bias Assume the

Consider a silicon pn junction with a cross section area of 1x10-5
cm
2
, a reverse bias
Assume the critical field to be equal to 3x105 V/cm.
a)(5 points) Compare the hole density at xn to the electron density at -xp
b)(5 points) Compare the hole current at xn to the electron current at -xp
c)(5 points) Determine the breakdown voltage.
d)(10 points) Calculate the total number of excess electrons in the p bulk region.

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