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Keywords: Bias, Junction, Diode, Extermely, Apn

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Low current bias mode of a rectifying contact

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A dc voltage applied to a PN junction so that the positive terminal of the voltage source connects to the N-type material and the negative terminal to the P-type material. It produces reverse current in the circuit.

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Descriptive of a diode connected to a battery so that it does not conduct.

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An external voltage applied to a diode or semiconductor junction to reduce the flow of electrons across the junction. Also called BACK BIAS.

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Bias on a PN junction that allows only leakage current (minority carriers) to flow. Positive polarity on the n-type material and negative polarity to the p-type material.

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A potential that causes apn junction to have extermely high resistance.

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