Which of the following statements concerning the depletion zone of an unbiased $PN$ junction is (are) true?

  • A
    The width of the zone is independent of the densities of the dopants (impurities).
  • B
    The width of the zone is dependent on the densities of the dopants.
  • C
    The electric field in the zone is produced by the ionized dopant atoms.
  • D
    Both $(b)$ and $(c)$.

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