Question

A silicon (PN) junction at a temperature of 20°C has a reverse saturation current of 10 pico Ampere. The reverse saturation current at 40°C for the same bias is approximately.

a.

30 pA

b.

40 pA

c.

50 pA

d.

60 pA

Answer: (b).40 pA

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Q. A silicon (PN) junction at a temperature of 20°C has a reverse saturation current of 10 pico Ampere. The reverse saturation current at 40°C for the same bias is approximately.

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