Maximum Depletion Depth Formula

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Maximum Depletion Depth refers to the maximum extent to which the depletion region extends into the semiconductor material of the device under certain operating conditions. Check FAQs
xdm=2[Permitivity-silicon]modu̲s(2Φf)[Charge-e]NA
xdm - Maximum Depletion Depth?Φf - Bulk Fermi Potential?NA - Doping Concentration of Acceptor?[Permitivity-silicon] - Permittivity of silicon?[Charge-e] - Charge of electron?

Maximum Depletion Depth Example

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Here is how the Maximum Depletion Depth equation looks like with Values.

Here is how the Maximum Depletion Depth equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Maximum Depletion Depth equation looks like.

7.4E+6Edit=211.7modu̲s(20.25Edit)1.6E-191.32Edit
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Maximum Depletion Depth Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
xdm=2[Permitivity-silicon]modu̲s(2Φf)[Charge-e]NA
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
xdm=2[Permitivity-silicon]modu̲s(20.25V)[Charge-e]1.32electrons/cm³
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
xdm=211.7modu̲s(20.25V)1.6E-19C1.32electrons/cm³
Next Step Convert Units
xdm=211.7modu̲s(20.25V)1.6E-19C1.3E+6electrons/m³
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
xdm=211.7modu̲s(20.25)1.6E-191.3E+6
Next Step Evaluate
xdm=7437907.45302539m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
xdm=7.4E+6m

Maximum Depletion Depth Formula Elements

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Maximum Depletion Depth
Maximum Depletion Depth refers to the maximum extent to which the depletion region extends into the semiconductor material of the device under certain operating conditions.
Symbol: xdm
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Bulk Fermi Potential
Bulk Fermi Potential is a parameter that describes the electrostatic potential in the bulk (interior) of a semiconductor material.
Symbol: Φf
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Doping Concentration of Acceptor
Doping Concentration of Acceptor refers to the concentration of acceptor atoms intentionally added to a semiconductor material.
Symbol: NA
Measurement: Electron DensityUnit: electrons/cm³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Permittivity of silicon
Permittivity of silicon measures its ability to store electrical energy in an electric field, vital in semiconductor technology.
Symbol: [Permitivity-silicon]
Value: 11.7
Charge of electron
Charge of electron is a fundamental physical constant, representing the electric charge carried by an electron, which is the elementary particle with a negative electric charge.
Symbol: [Charge-e]
Value: 1.60217662E-19 C
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)
modulus
Modulus of a number is the remainder when that number is divided by another number.
Syntax: modulus

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How to Evaluate Maximum Depletion Depth?

Maximum Depletion Depth evaluator uses Maximum Depletion Depth = sqrt((2*[Permitivity-silicon]*modulus(2*Bulk Fermi Potential))/([Charge-e]*Doping Concentration of Acceptor)) to evaluate the Maximum Depletion Depth, The Maximum Depletion Depth formula is defined as the maximum extent to which the depletion region extends into the semiconductor material of the device under certain operating conditions. Maximum Depletion Depth is denoted by xdm symbol.

How to evaluate Maximum Depletion Depth using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Maximum Depletion Depth, enter Bulk Fermi Potential f) & Doping Concentration of Acceptor (NA) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Maximum Depletion Depth

What is the formula to find Maximum Depletion Depth?
The formula of Maximum Depletion Depth is expressed as Maximum Depletion Depth = sqrt((2*[Permitivity-silicon]*modulus(2*Bulk Fermi Potential))/([Charge-e]*Doping Concentration of Acceptor)). Here is an example- 7.4E+6 = sqrt((2*[Permitivity-silicon]*modulus(2*0.25))/([Charge-e]*1320000)).
How to calculate Maximum Depletion Depth?
With Bulk Fermi Potential f) & Doping Concentration of Acceptor (NA) we can find Maximum Depletion Depth using the formula - Maximum Depletion Depth = sqrt((2*[Permitivity-silicon]*modulus(2*Bulk Fermi Potential))/([Charge-e]*Doping Concentration of Acceptor)). This formula also uses Permittivity of silicon, Charge of electron constant(s) and , Square Root (sqrt), Modulus (modulus) function(s).
Can the Maximum Depletion Depth be negative?
No, the Maximum Depletion Depth, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Maximum Depletion Depth?
Maximum Depletion Depth is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Maximum Depletion Depth can be measured.
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