1. Calculate the forward bias current of a Si diode when forward bias voltage of 0.4V is applied, using characteristic equation of diode. The reverse saturation current is 1.17 x 10-9 A. Thermal voltage is 25.2 mV. a) 9.156mA b) 8.23mA c) 1.256mA d) 5.689mA AnswerAnswer: a [Reason:] Equation for diode current I=I0×(e(V/ηVT)-1) where I0…