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A junction employs ND = 5 x 10x10^17 cm-3 and NA = 4 x 10x10^16 cm-3....

A junction employs ND = 5 x 10x10^17 cm-3 and NA = 4 x 10x10^16 cm-3.

(a) Determine the majority and minority carrier concentrations on both sides.

(b) Calculate the built-in potential at T=250 K, 300 K, and 350 K. Explain the trend

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