What is the characteristics of pn junction?

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P-N junction is an electronic device which allows current in only one direction and offers high resistance in other direction. It is having Non-linear characteristics. Initially up to some cutoff voltage, it will not allow sufficient current to pass through it due to barrier potential (for SI 0.7 V and...
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P-N junction is an electronic device which allows current in only one direction and offers high resistance in other direction. It is having Non-linear characteristics. Initially up to some cutoff voltage, it will not allow sufficient current to pass through it due to barrier potential (for SI 0.7 V and for Ge 0.3 V). read less
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Pn junction has p- type and n-type two substrates connected forming a depletion layer because the majority carriers in them are different. It is used as a diode as forward biased or reverse biased.
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It has rectifying capability. It provide very low resistance for current in one direction and restrict flow of current in the opposite direction.
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