2. P-N junction Reverse bias characteristics

Determine the reverse bias characteristics of a specific P-N Junction diode. The diagram

in figure 2 shows the arrangements for the voltage and current measurements. First,

complete the current measurements for the voltage steps given in table 2.

V1

XMM1

D1

1N4148

XMM2

Table 2

Vd (V)

0

-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90

-100

-110

-120

1

V2

-0.00V

Figure 2

PR1+

REFI

Id (A)

REF1

1N4148

0

PR2

Multisim Live-SU_Diode Circut 2

AL-

Plot the data generated in table 2 (preferably using Microsoft Excel) and comment on your

observation.