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What would happen if we put two diodes together with an insulator in between?
p/n/insulator/p/n
p/n/insulator/p/n
What Happens When Two Diodes Are Separated by an Insulator?
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SUMMARY
When two diodes are separated by an insulator, the behavior of the system is influenced by the thickness of the insulator. The arrangement of p/n junctions in close proximity is common in semiconductor devices, but their functionality varies based on the specific application and configuration. Without a defined current or voltage source and load, the implications of this setup remain speculative. The discussion references the PIN diode as a relevant example for understanding these interactions.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of p/n junctions in semiconductors
- Familiarity with diode functionality and characteristics
- Knowledge of insulator materials and their properties
- Basic principles of electrical circuits and load connections
- Research the operational principles of PIN diodes
- Explore the effects of insulator thickness on diode performance
- Investigate the role of voltage sources in diode configurations
- Learn about semiconductor device design and applications
Electrical engineers, semiconductor researchers, and students studying diode applications and circuit design will benefit from this discussion.
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Averagesupernova
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Without context as to how this arrangement is hooked to a current or voltage source at which node, and where if any load is hooked, all that you can say is what you already have.
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PN junctions very close to each other are common sight on any chip/wafer: but as you can see they are doing very different things depending on the actual device.
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berkeman
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Depends on the thickness of the insulator...laclry311 said:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PIN_diode
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