The Forward Characteristic of the Pin Diode

1 May 1956

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Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Bell System Technical Journal

Vol. 35 (3) , 685-706
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.1538-7305.1956.tb02396.x

Abstract

A theory is given for the forward current-voltage characteristic of the PIN diffused junction silicon diode. The theory predicts that the device should obey a simple PN diode characteristic until the current density approaches 200 amp/cm²....