Meaning reverse bias
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reverse bias


Condition where the current producing capability of a PV cell is significantly less than that of other cells in its series string. This can occur when a cell is shaded, cracked, or otherwise degraded [..]
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reverse bias


Voltage applied to a semiconductor P-N junction that reduces the electron current across the junction.
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reverse bias


bias applied to a p-n junction in a direction for which the flow of current is inhibited; majority carrier electrons and holes flow away from the junction. semiconductor
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Bias on a PN junction that allows only leakage current (minority carriers) to flow. Positive polarity on the n-type material and negative polarity to the p-type material.
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reverse bias


An external voltage applied to a diode or semiconductor junction to reduce the flow of electrons across the junction. Also called Back Bias. The bias which tends to produce current flow in the reverse [..]
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reverse bias


A dc voltage applied to a pN junction so that the positive terminal of the voltage source connects to the N-type material and the negative terminal to the p-type material. It produces reverse current in the circuit.
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