P+/N+ junction

[frank]

hello,

I was just wondering why does a P+/N+ junction create a zener diode as
opposed to a regular diode?
A P+/Nwell junction creates a regular diode as far as I know.


-Frank

 

[Jim Thompson]

On 26 May 2004 17:10:20 -0700, frank8017@excite.com (frank) wrote:

hello,

I was just wondering why does a P+/N+ junction create a zener diode as
opposed to a regular diode?
A P+/Nwell junction creates a regular diode as far as I know.


-Frank

What's your point?

N+ as opposed to Nwell only lowers the breakdown voltage.

...Jim Thompson
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