CBSE Class 12th Physics Notes: Semiconductor Electronics (Part – II)

Get Chapter Notes (Part - II) on Semiconductor Electronics: Materials, Devices and Simple Circuits of CBSE Class 12th Physics. Topics covered in this article are: P – N Junction, P – N Junction under Forward Bias, P – N Junction under Reverse Bias, Junction Diode as Rectifier, Half Wave Rectifier, Full Wave Rectifier, Types of Junction Diodes, Zener Diode, Photodiode, Light Emitting, Diode (LED), Solar Cell.

By Jagran Josh

Jul 28, 2016 11:30 IST

In CBSE Class 12th Physics Notes: Semiconductor Electronics Part - I, we have covered some basic concepts such as p – type & n – type semiconductor, intrinsic semiconductor & extrinsic semiconductor etc. Now, in this part we will cover the following concepts:
o P – N Junction

o P – N Junction under Forward Bias

o P – N Junction under Reverse Bias

o Junction Diode as Rectifier

• Half Wave Rectifier

• Full Wave Rectifier

o Types of Junction Diodes

• Zener Diode

• Photodiode

• Light Emitting Diode (LED)

• Solar Cell

The short notes given below on the above-mentioned topics and sub-topics are very important for board and competitive examinations.

P – N Junction