P–N Junction Quiz

A p–n junction is a boundary or interface between two types of semiconductor materials, p-type and n-type, inside a single crystal of semiconductor.

The 'p' side contains an excess of holes.

The excess of holes on the 'p' side and the excess of electrons on the 'n' side.

<p>They are made by doping the semiconductor, for example by ion implantation, diffusion of dopants, or by epitaxy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Semiconductor electronic devices such as diodes, transistors, solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and integrated circuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Diodes, transistors, solar cells, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and integrated circuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By doping the semiconductor, for example by ion implantation, diffusion of dopants, or by epitaxy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'p' side contains an excess of holes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 'n' side contains an excess of electrons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The property of rectification.</p> Signup and view all the answers