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PN Junction Reverse Bias

Barrier widening, reverse saturation current, depletion width.

Mohith N
Updated: 27 March 2026
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Reverse Biased Diode

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Q1.In an abruptly doped PN junction, the depletion width scales with the applied reverse voltage V_R as