Built-in Potential Formula

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Built-in Potential is potential inside the MOSFET. Check FAQs
ψo=Vtln(NaNdni2)
ψo - Built-in Potential?Vt - Thermal Voltage?Na - Acceptor Concentration?Nd - Donor Concentration?ni - Intrinsic Electron Concentration?

Built-in Potential Example

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Here is how the Built-in Potential equation looks like.

18.8181Edit=0.55Editln(1100Edit1.9E+14Edit17Edit2)
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Built-in Potential Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ψo=Vtln(NaNdni2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ψo=0.55Vln(11001/m³1.9E+141/m³172)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ψo=0.55ln(11001.9E+14172)
Next Step Evaluate
ψo=18.8180761773197V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ψo=18.8181V

Built-in Potential Formula Elements

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Functions
Built-in Potential
Built-in Potential is potential inside the MOSFET.
Symbol: ψo
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Thermal Voltage
Thermal Voltage is the voltage produced within the p-n junction.
Symbol: Vt
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Acceptor Concentration
Acceptor Concentration is the concentration of holes in acceptor state.
Symbol: Na
Measurement: Carrier ConcentrationUnit: 1/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Donor Concentration
Donor concentration is the concentration of electrons in the donor state.
Symbol: Nd
Measurement: Carrier ConcentrationUnit: 1/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Intrinsic Electron Concentration
Intrinsic Electron Concentration is defined as the number of electrons in the conduction band or the number of holes in the valence band in intrinsic material.
Symbol: ni
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
ln
The natural logarithm, also known as the logarithm to the base e, is the inverse function of the natural exponential function.
Syntax: ln(Number)

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How to Evaluate Built-in Potential?

Built-in Potential evaluator uses Built-in Potential = Thermal Voltage*ln((Acceptor Concentration*Donor Concentration)/(Intrinsic Electron Concentration^2)) to evaluate the Built-in Potential, The Built-in potential formula is defined as the built-in potential in a semiconductor which equals the potential across the depletion region in thermal equilibrium. It also equals the sum of the bulk potentials of each region, since the bulk potential quantifies the distance between the fermi energy and the intrinsic energy. Built-in Potential is denoted by ψo symbol.

How to evaluate Built-in Potential using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Built-in Potential, enter Thermal Voltage (Vt), Acceptor Concentration (Na), Donor Concentration (Nd) & Intrinsic Electron Concentration (ni) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Built-in Potential

What is the formula to find Built-in Potential?
The formula of Built-in Potential is expressed as Built-in Potential = Thermal Voltage*ln((Acceptor Concentration*Donor Concentration)/(Intrinsic Electron Concentration^2)). Here is an example- 18.81808 = 0.55*ln((1100*190000000000000)/(17^2)).
How to calculate Built-in Potential?
With Thermal Voltage (Vt), Acceptor Concentration (Na), Donor Concentration (Nd) & Intrinsic Electron Concentration (ni) we can find Built-in Potential using the formula - Built-in Potential = Thermal Voltage*ln((Acceptor Concentration*Donor Concentration)/(Intrinsic Electron Concentration^2)). This formula also uses Natural Logarithm (ln) function(s).
Can the Built-in Potential be negative?
Yes, the Built-in Potential, measured in Electric Potential can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Built-in Potential?
Built-in Potential is usually measured using the Volt[V] for Electric Potential. Millivolt[V], Microvolt[V], Nanovolt[V] are the few other units in which Built-in Potential can be measured.
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