Aug 2, 2006 · In a PN junction diode, the total potential across the semiconductor is defined as the built-in potential minus the applied voltage. When the applied voltage exceeds the built-in …

Sep 26, 2010 · The question I have been set is "Calculate the current in a diode when the forward voltage is 0.62V and the reverse saturation current is 10pa." Homework Equations I really …

Sep 14, 2015 · The discussion centers on the diode equation and the conditions under which the saturation current becomes negligible. It highlights that when the voltage significantly exceeds …

May 1, 2015 · The calculated Is value is approximately 4.43x10^-12 A, but there is confusion when substituting this back into the equation, leading to an incorrect voltage drop (VD) of …

Apr 16, 2009 · I don't think it's possible to get to that equation through a simple derivation. I remember that the continuity equation must be used (in one dimension, for simplicity) and then …

Aug 8, 2023 · It is very important in forward bias. Of course, this equation is for an ideal diode. For a real diode, there are other things that contribute to the reverse biased current. So in a real …

Mar 25, 2017 · To plot current versus voltage, select various currents, such as 1 μA, and calculate the corresponding voltage drops for both the diode and resistor. An iterative method, like …

Sep 21, 2016 · Participants confirm the use of the diode equation and suggest that the load line method is accurate for analyzing the circuit. They emphasize the importance of calculating the …

Oct 6, 2014 · The discussion centers on solving the diode equation for current, highlighting the challenge of rearranging the equation due to the presence of current (I) in the exponential …

Oct 15, 2020 · It means that if you plot the log of an exponential on a log scale, you get a straight line. But, what does this mean? What is the physical significance? What else can we look at …