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  4. Consider the following statements A and B and identify the correct choice of the given answers. (A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias. (B) The potential barrier of a P N junction lies between 0.1 to 0.3 V approximately.

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Q. Consider the following statements $A$ and $B$ and identify the correct choice of the given answers.
(A) A Zener diode is always connected in reverse bias.
(B) The potential barrier of a $P N$ junction lies between $0.1$ to $0.3\, V$ approximately.

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

Solution:

For Si, potential barrier is $0.7\, V$ and its $0.3\, V$ for Ge.