Briefly explain how depletion region is formed in a PN diode when there is no bias applied. When the PN junction is biased negatively, how does the depletion width changes cause the current flow between the regions. You may add relevant diagrams to support your answer.

Briefly explain how depletion region is formed in a PN diode when there is no bias applied. When the PN junction is biased negatively, how does the depletion width changes cause the current flow between the regions. You may add relevant diagrams to support your answer.

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