silicon p-n step junction diode is doped with No = 10¹6 cm³³ and № = 4 x 0¹8 cm-³ on the n side and p side, respectively. Calculate the build-in otential, space charge width, and maximum field at zero bias at room emperature.

silicon p-n step junction diode is doped with No = 10¹6 cm³³ and № = 4 x 0¹8 cm-³ on the n side and p side, respectively. Calculate the build-in otential, space charge width, and maximum field at zero bias at room emperature.

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