MICROELECT. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS&DESIGN (LL)
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Author: NEAMEN
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.31P
(a) Consider a silicon pn junction diode operating in the forward−bias region. Determine the increase in forward−bias voltage that will cause a factor of 10 increase in current. (b) Repeat part (a) for a factor of 100 increase in current.
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MICROELECT. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS&DESIGN (LL)
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