Depletion Region Width Formula

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Depletion Region Width in a typical Si diode ranges from a fraction of a micrometer to tens of micrometers depending on device geometry, doping profile, and external bias. Check FAQs
Ld=Lpn-Leff
Ld - Depletion Region Width?Lpn - PN Junction Length?Leff - Effective Channel Length?

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11Edit=19Edit-8Edit
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Depletion Region Width Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ld=Lpn-Leff
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ld=19mm-8mm
Next Step Convert Units
Ld=0.019m-0.008m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ld=0.019-0.008
Next Step Evaluate
Ld=0.011m
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
Ld=11mm

Depletion Region Width Formula Elements

Variables
Depletion Region Width
Depletion Region Width in a typical Si diode ranges from a fraction of a micrometer to tens of micrometers depending on device geometry, doping profile, and external bias.
Symbol: Ld
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
PN Junction Length
PN Junction Length is defined as the total length of the junction from p-side to n-side in a semiconductor.
Symbol: Lpn
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Effective Channel Length
Effective Channel Length is defined as the path that links the charge carriers between the drain and the source.
Symbol: Leff
Measurement: LengthUnit: mm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Depletion Region Width?

Depletion Region Width evaluator uses Depletion Region Width = PN Junction Length-Effective Channel Length to evaluate the Depletion Region Width, The Depletion region Width formula is defined as the physical width of the depletion region in a typical Si diode ranges from a fraction of a micrometer to tens of micrometers depending on device geometry, doping profile, and external bias. Depletion Region Width is denoted by Ld symbol.

How to evaluate Depletion Region Width using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Depletion Region Width, enter PN Junction Length (Lpn) & Effective Channel Length (Leff) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Depletion Region Width

What is the formula to find Depletion Region Width?
The formula of Depletion Region Width is expressed as Depletion Region Width = PN Junction Length-Effective Channel Length. Here is an example- 1.1E+7 = 1.9E-05-8E-06.
How to calculate Depletion Region Width?
With PN Junction Length (Lpn) & Effective Channel Length (Leff) we can find Depletion Region Width using the formula - Depletion Region Width = PN Junction Length-Effective Channel Length.
Can the Depletion Region Width be negative?
No, the Depletion Region Width, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Depletion Region Width?
Depletion Region Width is usually measured using the Millimeter[mm] for Length. Meter[mm], Kilometer[mm], Decimeter[mm] are the few other units in which Depletion Region Width can be measured.
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