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| q = electronic charge = 1.6 * 10< | q = electronic charge = 1.6 * 10< | ||
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| - | k = Boltzman' | + | k = Boltzman' |
| n = ideality factor (forward slope factor, determined by metal-semiconductor interface) | n = ideality factor (forward slope factor, determined by metal-semiconductor interface) | ||
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| ===== Hardware Setup: ===== | ===== Hardware Setup: ===== | ||
| - | The waveform generator should be configured for a 100 Hz triangle wave with 3 volt amplitude and 0 volt offset. The differential input of scope channel 2 (2+,2-) is used to measure the current in the resistor (and diode). The single ended input of scope channel 1 (1+) is used to measure the voltage across the diode (1- input is grounded). The Scope should be setup with channel 1 at 500mV per division and channel 2 set also at 500mV per division. The current flowing through the diode, I< | + | The waveform generator should be configured for a 100 Hz triangle wave with 3 volt amplitude and 0 volt offset. The differential input of scope channel 2 (2+,2-) is used to measure the current in the resistor (and diode). The single ended input of scope channel 1 (1+) is used to measure the voltage across the diode (1- input is grounded). The Scope should be setup with channel 1 at 500mV per division and channel 2 set also at 500mV per division. The current flowing through the diode, I< |
| ===== Procedure: ===== | ===== Procedure: ===== | ||
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