Simulation of a pn junction using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0

Authors

Bernard Arthur B. Abundo ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Jay Lord V. Asedilla ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Brylle B. Balad-on ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Jedd I. Jaurigue ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
John Cerry M. La Rosa ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Jay-arr V. Patricio ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Meredith Anne C. Sotto ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Emmanuel A. Florido ⋅ PH Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

The functionality of the semiconductor electronics focuses in the formation and use of a pn junction. This study was conducted to construct a program that will present a simulation of a pn junction at equilibrium and at the biased state. The program was constructed using Microsoft Visual Basics 6.0. It included the simulation of Silicon (Si), Germanium (Ge) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) on junctions of varying barrier potentials (V_bias), when in equilibrium, reverse bias and forward bias. The simulation aims to provide a model of a pn junction that is animated and close to reality. Hence, through this, there can be a new approach in studying the pn junction which can be creative, interactive and fun.

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Issue

2007: Proceedings of the 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress

Article ID

SPP-2007-PA-16

Section

Poster Session PA

Published

2007-10-24

How to Cite

[1]

BAB Abundo, JLV Asedilla, BB Balad-on, JI Jaurigue, JCM La Rosa, J- arr V Patricio, MAC Sotto, and EA Florido, Simulation of a pn junction using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Proceedings of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas 25, SPP-2007-PA-16 (2007). URL: https://proceedings.spp-online.org/article/view/SPP-2007-PA-16.