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p-n junction en · NOUN

Meanings

1. An interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor; used to create junction diodes and junction transistors
   • In this way a pn-junction can be used as a diode – it can allow a current to flow, but only in one direction. 2011, Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw, The Quantum Universe, Allen Lane, published 2011, page 168:

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Translations (4)

fi pn-liitos (interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor) · da pn-overgang (interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor) · ro joncțiune p-n (interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor) · et pn-siire (interface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor)