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).
where $I_s(T)$ 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. $I_s(T)$ is nearly independent of the applied bias voltage (V) but varies as a function of temperature (T).
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1. Write down two possible scenarios by which a pn diode generates current in reverse biased condition.
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.
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 T.
4. Explain the dominant contribution to current in forward biased situation.
4. Explain the dominant contribution to current generation in the forward biased condition.
5. Does two intrinsic semiconductors joined together make a diode?
5. Does two intrinsic semiconductors joined together functions as a diode?
### Exercise 4: Quantum well heterojunction in detail
### Exercise 4: Quantum well heterojunction in detail
A quantum well is formed from a layer of $GaAs$ of thickness $L$, surrounded by layers of $Al_{x}Ga_{1−x}As$.
A quantum well is formed from a layer of $GaAs$ of thickness $L$, surrounded by layers of $Al_{x}Ga_{1−x}As$.