Electronic Devices and Circuits - Engineering

Q1:

The factor n in the equation for calculating current for a silicon diode is

A 1

B 2

C 2.5

D 2 for low levels of current and 1 for high levels of current

ANS:D - 2 for low levels of current and 1 for high levels of current

It should be 2 for a silicon diode, and 1 for germanium.