where $I_0$ is the current flowing through a diode in reverse biased condition which is nearly independent of applied bias voltage but varies as a function of temperature.
where $J_s(T)$ is the current flowing through a diode when it is reverse biased i.e. the positive terminal of battery is connected to n-type semiconductor and the negative terminal to p-type. $I_0$ is nearly independent of the applied bias voltage (V) but varies as a function of temperature (T).
Display the I-V plot of a conventional pn diode
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1. Write down two possible scenarios by which pn diode generates current in reverse biased condition.
1. Write down two possible scenarios by which a pn diode generates current in reverse biased condition.
2. How does the temperature affect the diode performance in the two scenarios written in 3.1.
2. How does the temperature affect the diode performance in the two scenarios written in 3.1.
3. Sketch a plot of saturation current as a function of temperature
3. Sketch a plot of saturation current as a function of temperature
4. Explain the dominant contribution to current in forward biased situation.
4. Explain the dominant contribution to current in forward biased situation.