
(a)
The resistance for small reverse-bias voltages.
(a)

Answer to Problem 54P
The resistance for small reverse-bias voltages is 25 MΩ .
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The saturation current is I0= 1.0 nA .
The value of kT=0.025 eV .
Formula used:
The expression for Ohm’s Law is
R=VbI
Here, R is the resistance, Vb is the voltage and I is the current in the circuit.
The expression for current in semiconductor is,
I=I0(eeVb/kT−1)
Calculation:
For small reverse-bias voltages i.e eVb<<kT
eeVb/kT−1≈1+eVbkT−1=eVbkT
The expression for current in semiconductor is then reduced to,
I=I0(eeVb/kT−1)=I0eVbkT
The expression for Ohm’s Law is then derived as,
R=VbI0eVbkT=kTeI0
The resistance is further calculated as,
R=kTeI0=(0.025 eV)(1.6×10−19 J/eV)(1.6×10−19 C)(1.0×10−9 A)=25 MΩ
Conclusion:
Therefore, the resistance for small reverse-bias voltages is 25 MΩ .
(b)
The resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V
(b)

Answer to Problem 54P
The resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V is 5.0×108 Ω .
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V is,
R=VbI0(eeVb/kT−1)
Calculation:
Evaluating the term eVbkT for Vb=−0.50 V
eVbkT=(1.6×10−19 C)(−0.50 V)(0.025 eV)(1.6×10−19 J/eV)=−19.8
The resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V is calculated as,
R=VbI0(eeVb/kT−1)=−0.50 V(1.0×109 A)(e−19.8−1)=5.0×108 Ω
Conclusion:
Therefore, the resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V is 5.0×108 Ω .
(c)
The resistance for a 0.50 V forward bias and the corresponding current.
(c)

Answer to Problem 54P
The resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is 1.3 Ω and corresponding current is 0.38 A .
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is,
R=VbI0(eeVb/kT−1)
Calculation:
Evaluating the term eVbkT for Vb=−0.50 V
eVbkT=(1.6×10−19 C)(0.50 V)(0.025 eV)(1.6×10−19 J/eV)=19.8
The resistance for reverse bias of 0.50 V is calculated as,
R=VbI0(eeVb/kT−1)=0.50 V(1.0×109 A)(e19.8−1)=1.3 Ω
Current is calculated from Ohm’s Law,
I=VR=0.50 V1.3 Ω=0.38 A
Conclusion:
Therefore, the resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is 1.3 Ω and corresponding current is 0.38 A .
(d)
The AC resistance for a 0.50 V forward bias voltage.
(d)

Answer to Problem 54P
The AC resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is 63 mΩ .
Explanation of Solution
Formula used:
The resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is,
R=VbI0(eeVb/kT−1)
The AC resistance is expressed as,
Rac=dVdI=(dIdV)−1
Calculation:
The AC resistance is calculated as,
Rac={ddV(I0(eeVb/kT−1))}−1={eI0kTeeVb/kT}−1=kTeI0e−eVb/kT=(25 MΩ)e−19.8
The calculation is further simplified as
Rac=25×106 Ω×2.5×10−9 Ω=63 mΩ
Conclusion:
Therefore, the AC resistance for forward bias of 0.50 V is 63 mΩ .
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