In a p+-n junction diode, if the minority carrier recombination rate is increased by 100 times, how will the diode current change (in magnitude)? (a) Only the forward current will increase. The reverse current will not change. (b) Only the reverse current will increase. The forward current will not change. (c) Both the forward and reverse current will increase. (d) Both the forward and reverse current will decrease. Solution: (c)

In a p+-n junction diode, if the minority carrier recombination rate is increased by 100 times, how will the diode current change (in magnitude)? (a) Only the forward current will increase. The reverse current will not change. (b) Only the reverse current will increase. The forward current will not change. (c) Both the forward and reverse current will increase. (d) Both the forward and reverse current will decrease. Solution: (c)

Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)

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