Calculate the theoretical saturation current, Is of an ideal silicon p-n junction having following specifications: ND 1018 cm3, NA= 5x1016 cm3, TT 4 us, D= 13 cm2/s, D 25 cm2/s and a device area of .7x10-3cm2. Also, calculate the forward and reverse current at +0.6 V

Calculate the theoretical saturation current, Is of an ideal silicon p-n junction having following specifications: ND 1018 cm3, NA= 5x1016 cm3, TT 4 us, D= 13 cm2/s, D 25 cm2/s and a device area of .7x10-3cm2. Also, calculate the forward and reverse current at +0.6 V

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Calculate the theoretical saturation current, Is of an ideal silicon p-n junction having following
specifications: ND 1018 cm3, NA= 5x1016 cm3, TT 4 us, D= 13 cm2/s, D 25 cm2/s and a
device area of .7x10-3cm2. Also, calculate the forward and reverse current at +0.6 V

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