What is the purpose of the depletion region in a semiconductor diode?

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What is the purpose of the depletion region in a semiconductor diode?

  1. To create a channel for unrestricted current flow in both directions.
  2. To amplify current passing through the diode.
  3. To establish a potential barrier that regulates current flow based on biasing conditions. ✓
  4. To generate light when the diode is forward biased.

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