How to Calculate Reverse Saturation Current of Germanium Diode?
What is the reverse saturation current of a germanium diode with specific forward bias and temperature values?
The required reverse saturation current is approximately 9.2 μA. The reverse saturation current (Is) of a germanium diode can be calculated using the formula: Is = (I * e^(Vf / (n * Vt))) - I - I is the forward bias current (32 mA in this case) - Vf is the forward bias voltage (0.27 V in this case) - n is the ideality factor (a constant typically around 1) - Vt is the thermal voltage (approximately 26 mV at room temperature)