barrier layer meaning

• (electronics) see depletion layer under deplete
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  [Electronics]
  See BARRIER,
  1.
  barrier-layer cell A photovoltaic cell, such as the copper oxide or selenium type, in which photons striking the barrier layer produce the potential difference.
  

• barrier:    Noun: barrier  ...
• layer:    Noun: layer & ...
• layer-to-layer transfer:    [Electronics]In a ...

Examples

1. barrier layer semiconductive ceramics
2. shockley barrier layer
3. barrier layer cell
4. barrier layer capacitor
5. divisional method and characteristic analysis of impermeable barrier layers in carbonate rock formation