Find the current Ix if the voltage across the diode is 0.5V. The reverse saturation current of diode 10-11A, the cut-in voltage of diode is 0.6V. Assume that the temperature at which diode operates is 25°C. The resistance R1=2KΩ.

• A. 3.97mA
• B. 4.51mA
• C. 2.45mA
• D. 3.05mA