pn junction
p region J n region
Dcpletion region
p region f n region
J Barrier _
j potcniial i
(a) Al the instant of junction formalion. Irce electrons in Iłic n region near Ihc pn junction begin to diffuse across the junction and fali inlo liolcs near the junction in the p region.
(b) For cvcry clcctron thnt diffuscs across tlić junction and combines \*iih a hole. a posilivc charge is leli in Ute n region and a ncgative charge is crcated in tłtc p region, forming a barrier potential. This action continucs until the voltage of the barrier repels furlher diffusion.