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Question
Draw the circuit arrangement for studying the V-I characteristics of a p-n junction diode in reverse bias. Plot the V-I characteristics in this case.
Solution 1
Solution 2
circuit arrangement for studying the V-I characteristics of a p-n junction diode in reverse bias:
V-I characteristics graph of a p-n junction diode in reverse bias:
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