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Discussion Forum : Analog Electronics - Section 2 (Q.No. 19)
19.
The current flowing in a certain P-N junction at room temperature is 2 x 10-7 Amp. When a large reverse biased voltage is applied. Calculate the current flowing when 0.1 volts is applied.
9 μA
10 μA
2 μA
4 μA
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Discussion:
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Gowri said:   9 years ago
Here, I = 2 * 10^-7(e^0.1/0.26).
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Mamatha said:   9 years ago
Can you explain this?

Nitish said:   8 years ago
Given Data from Question.

I0 = 2 * 10^-7.
V = 0.1

We know Vah = 26mv.
Then, I = 2 *10-7(e^0.1/0.26),
I = 9 microA.

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