Topics include: Device structure for pn junction, Energy band diagram at equilibrium for ... Boundary conditions, Ideal diode equation, Long- and short-base diodes, Recombination and generation in the ...

Bipolar devices, such as pn diodes and bipolar junction transistors, hold promising potential in the high-power electronics industry due to their ability to withstand reverse voltage currents.

This image shows a state-of-the-art design of GaN p-n junction diodes that has resulted in near-unity ideality factor, avalanche breakdown capability, and record-breaking power performance.