p-n junction

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:block current flow in reverse direction
gptkbp:category electronics
semiconductor physics
gptkbp:discoveredBy Russell Ohl
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1939
gptkbp:enables current flow in one direction
gptkbp:exhibits rectifying behavior
gptkbp:form depletion region
gptkbp:hasPart gptkb:p-type_semiconductor
n-type semiconductor
gptkbp:hasProperty reverse bias
built-in potential
forward bias
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label p-n junction
gptkbp:symbol ⏤|>|⏤
gptkbp:usedFor switching
rectification
signal modulation
power conversion
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:LED
solar cell
transistor
photodetector
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:doped_semiconductors
gptkb:IMPATT_Diode
gptkb:visible-spectrum_light-emitting_diode_(LED)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7