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Which one of the following graph represents forward bias...
Which one of the following graph represents forward bias characteristic of a diode?

Options
- AC
- BB
- CD
- DA
Correct answer
C. D
Step-by-step solution
Conceptual problem. Theory based.
Graph D has exponential characteristic, which is similar to ideal diode.
The current-voltage function (also called the " characteristic") for an ideal diode is
where is the reverse saturation current, is the applied voltage (reverse bias is negative), is constant dependent on temperature, and is the emission coefficient, which is 1 for germanium devices and 2 for silicon devices.
is the reverse bias break done voltage.