Tunnel diode via dopant concentration

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between dopant concentration and the turn-on voltage of tunnel diodes. It is established that an increase in dopant concentration directly affects the turn-on voltage, typically resulting in a decrease in the turn-on voltage. This behavior is crucial for understanding the operational characteristics of tunnel diodes in various applications.

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Hi, all

i am confusing about the characteristics of tunnel diode
if the dopant concentration increased, how change the turn-on voltage ?

does it depend on concentration ?

if it depends on concentration, does the turn-on voltage increase when the dopant concentration increased ?
 
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