Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Chapter 42, Problem 35P
To determine
The ratio of forward current to reverse current for the diode.
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A pn junction diode and a Schottky diode have equal cross-sectional areas and have forward-bias currents of 0.5 mA. The reverse-saturation current of the Schottky diode is The difference in forward-bias voltages between the two diodes is 0.30 V. Determine the reverse-saturation current of the pn junction diode.
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An abrupt silicon pn junction at zero bias
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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