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The reverse saturation of p-n diode...

The reverse saturation of p-n diode

A

depends on doping concentration

B

depends on diffusion lengths of carriers

C

depends on the doping concentration and diffusion lengths

D

depends on the doping concentration, diffusion length and devise temperature

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