P-N JUNCTION
(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
P-N Junction.
Definitions
P-N Junction - as a noun
The junction between a p-type semiconductor and an n-type semiconductor
Example: "A p-n junction has marked rectifying characteristics"
Example Sentences
"A p-n junction is formed when a p-type semiconductor is in contact with an n-type semiconductor."
"The p-n junction is the basic building block of many electronic devices."
"A diode is a simple example of a p-n junction."
"The current in a p-n junction can only flow in one direction."
"The behavior of a p-n junction can be controlled by applying a bias voltage."