The small-signal resistance of a forward-biased diode at a fixed operating point is approximately proportional to?

  • AThermal voltage divided by diode current
  • BDiode current divided by thermal voltage
  • CSquare of reverse voltage only
  • DZero for every current
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Correct Answer: A. Thermal voltage divided by diode current
Explanation: From the exponential diode equation, the incremental resistance is approximately rd = nVT/ID at the operating point.
Reference: Standard semiconductor electronics: diode small-signal resistance