Meanings
nounp-n junction (plural p-n junctions)
plural p-n junctions
- natural sciencesAn 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
Translations
Danish pn-overgang
- pn-overganginterface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
Estonian pn-siire
- pn-siireinterface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
Finnish pn-liitos
- pn-liitosinterface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
Romanian joncțiune p-n
- joncțiune p-ninterface between a p-type and n-type semiconductor
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