Question

An increase in junction temperature of a semiconductor diode

a.

causes a small increase in reverse saturation current

b.

causes a large increase in reverse saturation current

c.

does not affect reverse saturation current

d.

may cause an increase or decrease in reverse saturation current depending on rating of diode

Answer: (b).causes a large increase in reverse saturation current

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