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The potential barrier in the depletion region layer is due to :


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Depletion region:

  1. The depletion area is formed by removing all free charge carriers from a conducting zone, leaving no charge carriers available to carry a current.
  2. In the depletion region, the potential barrier is due to ions.

Hence, the potential difference is due to ions.


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