A silicon diode has a reverse saturation current of 50 nA at room temperature ___

A silicon diode has a reverse saturation current of 50 nA at room temperature.

If the operating temperature is raised by 50°C, what is now the reverse saturation current?

A. 105.56 nA
B. 287.73 nA
C. 827.89 nA
D. 1.66 µA

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Answer: D

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