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The current generated by the pn diode as a function of applied bias voltage is given by
The current flowing through a diode as a function of applied bias voltage is given by
$$ I(V) = I_s(T)\left(e^{\frac{eV}{kT}}-1\right)$$
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<Add I-V plot of pn diode from simon's book>
1. Write down two possible scenarios by which a pn diode generates a small current in the reverse biased condition.
2. How does the temperature affect the diode performance in the two scenarios written in 3.1.
1. Discuss two possible scenarios by which a pn diode generates current in the reverse biased condition.
2. How does temperature affect the saturation current $I_s(t)$ in the two possible scenarios?
3. Sketch a plot of saturation current as a function of temperature T.
4. Explain the dominant contribution to current generation in the forward biased condition.
5. Does two intrinsic semiconductors joined together functions as a diode?
4. Does two intrinsic semiconductors joined together generates current?
### Exercise 4: Quantum well heterojunction in detail
A quantum well is formed from a layer of $GaAs$ of thickness $L$, surrounded by layers of $Al_{x}Ga_{1−x}As$.
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