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When a p - n junction is reverse-biased, the current is nearly constant at 25 A . Upon being forward-biased at 200 mV , a current of 75 A is observed. Find the magnitude of the diffusion current when the diode is forward-biased at 200 mV .

Options

  1. A100 A
  2. B75 A
  3. C50 A
  4. D125 A

Correct answer

A. 100 A

Step-by-step solution

The net current in a p - n junction diode is the difference between the diffusion current and the drift current. I = I_ diffusion - I_ drift The drift current is due to minority charge carriers and is nearly independent of the applied bias voltage. It is equal to the reverse saturation current. I_ drift = 25 A When the diode is forward-biased, the net current is given as 75 A . 75 A = I_ diffusion - 25 A I_ diffusion = 75 A + 25 A = 100 A

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