8.) (Based on Neamen Problem 14.14) - A long silicon pn junction with a cross sectional area of 2.0 cm² has the following parameters: N₂ = 10¹9 cm ³, N₁ = 3 x 10¹6 cm ³, Js = Is/A= 2.29 x 10-¹2 A/cm². Light is shining on the cell creating a photocurrent density of JL = 25 mA/cm². Assume room temperature. (a) Determine the open circuit voltage and the short circuit current. (b) Sketch the I-V curve for the diode, and label the open circuit voltage and short circuit current (c) If the total current flowing in the cell is 25 mA, determine: i. The resistor R connected to the p-n junction ii. The power output of the cell.

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8.) (Based on Neamen Problem 14.14) - A long silicon pn junction with a cross sectional
area of 2.0 cm² has the following parameters: Na = 10¹9 cm3, N₁ = 3 x 10¹6 cm ³,
Js = Is/A = 2.29 x 10-12 A/cm². Light is shining on the cell creating a photocurrent
density of JL 25 mA/cm². Assume room temperature.
(a) Determine the open circuit voltage and the short circuit current.
(b) Sketch the I-V curve for the diode, and label the open circuit voltage and short
circuit current
(c) If the total current flowing in the cell is 25 mA, determine:
i. The resistor R. connected to the p-n junction
ii. The power output of the cell.
Transcribed Image Text:8.) (Based on Neamen Problem 14.14) - A long silicon pn junction with a cross sectional area of 2.0 cm² has the following parameters: Na = 10¹9 cm3, N₁ = 3 x 10¹6 cm ³, Js = Is/A = 2.29 x 10-12 A/cm². Light is shining on the cell creating a photocurrent density of JL 25 mA/cm². Assume room temperature. (a) Determine the open circuit voltage and the short circuit current. (b) Sketch the I-V curve for the diode, and label the open circuit voltage and short circuit current (c) If the total current flowing in the cell is 25 mA, determine: i. The resistor R. connected to the p-n junction ii. The power output of the cell.
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