What happens to the minor charge carriers in p-n junction diode

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In a forward-biased p-n junction diode, minor charge carriers (electrons in the p-type region and holes in the n-type region) either diffuse across the depletion region or recombine with majority carriers. This process enhances current flow through the diode, as the movement of these carriers contributes to the overall conductivity. Understanding the behavior of minor charge carriers is crucial for optimizing diode performance in electronic circuits.

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what happens to the minor charge carriers in p-n junction diode when forward biased?
 
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leojun said:
what happens to the minor charge carriers in p-n junction diode when forward biased?
If they reach the depletion region, they will either diffuse across the junction to the region where they are the majority carrier, or they will recombine.
 

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