COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors
Reverse saturation current of a diode
- A is independent of temperature
- B increases with increase in temperature
- C decreases with increase in temperature
- D may increase or decrease with increase in temperature depending on the semiconductor
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Correct Answer
(B) increases with increase in temperature
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Detailed explanation
With the rise of temperature, the density of minority charge carriers increases due to breaking of some covalent bonding in a semiconductor in reverse biased condition. So, the reverse saturation current increases.
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