Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Semiconductors and Electronic Devices

Question:

The inverse saturation current in a P-N junction diode at 27°C is $10^{−5}$ ampere. The value of forward current at 0.2 volt will be:

Options:

$2037.6 × 10^{−3}A$

$203.76 × 10^{−3}A$

$20.376 × 10^{−3}A$

$2.0376 × 10^{−3}A$

Correct Answer:

$20.376 × 10^{−3}A$

Explanation:

$I_f=I_s[e^{\frac{qV}{kt}}-1]$

$=10^{-5}×[exp.(\frac{1.6×10^{-19}×0.2}{1.4×10^{-23}×300})-1]$

$=10^{-5}×[2038.6 − 1]=20.376×10^{−3}A$