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Q. The width of depletion layer of a P-N junction

  • (A) Decreases with light doping
  • (B) Increases with heavy doping
  • (C) Is independent of applied voltage
  • (D) Is increased under reverse bias
  • Correct Answer - Option(D)
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The total width of the depletion region is a function of applied reverse-bias and impurity concentration. Forward bias decreases the depletion region width whilst reverse bias increases it.

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