In a p-n junction diode, the current I can be expressed as eV 1=1, exp 2k„T where I, is called the reverse saturation current, V is the voltage across the diode and is positive for forward bias and negative for reverse bias, and I is the current through the diode, kgis the Boltzmann constant (8.6x10-s eV/K) and T is the absolute temperature. If for a given diode I, = 5 x 10-12 A and T = 300 K, then %3! (a) What will be the forward current at a forward voltage of 0.6 V?

In a p-n junction diode, the current I can be expressed as eV 1=1, exp 2k„T where I, is called the reverse saturation current, V is the voltage across the diode and is positive for forward bias and negative for reverse bias, and I is the current through the diode, kgis the Boltzmann constant (8.6x10-s eV/K) and T is the absolute temperature. If for a given diode I, = 5 x 10-12 A and T = 300 K, then %3! (a) What will be the forward current at a forward voltage of 0.6 V?

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