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Draw V-I characteristics of a p-n junction diode. Explain, why the current under reverse bias is almost independent of the applied voltage up to the critical voltage.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Reverse current is due to flow of minority charge carriers across the junction which is limited due to the concentration of minority carriers on either side of the junction. It is, therefore, independent of the voltage applied.

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