Two identical silicon diodes D1 and D2 are connected back to back shown in figure. The reverse saturation current Is of each diode is 10¯⁸ amps and the breakdown voltage VBr is 50 v. Evaluate the voltages VD1 and VD2 dropped across the diodes D1 and D2 assuming KT/q to be 25 m V.

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1.	Two identical silicon diodes D1 and D2 are connected back to back shown in figure. The reverse saturation current Is of each diode is 10¯⁸ amps and the breakdown voltage VBr is 50 v. Evaluate the voltages VD1 and VD2 dropped across the diodes D1 and D2 assuming KT/q to be 25 m V.
A.	4.983 V, 0.017 V
B.	- 4.98 V, - 0.017 V
C.	0.17 V, 4.983 V
D.	- 0.017 V, - 4.98 V
Answer» C. 0.17 V, 4.983 V