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Q. The potential barrier developed in the diode shown in figure below is $0.5\, V$. The current through the diode isPhysics Question Image

Semiconductor Electronics: Materials Devices and Simple Circuits

Solution:

$I =\frac{5-0.5}{150} A=\frac{4.5}{150} A$
$=0.03\, A =30\, mA$