the forward voltage drops to only 0.25 V. In Fig. 16.6b we find that the reverse current
increases rapidly with temperature. At 100°C it is exceeding 300 mA 0.3 mA, which is
quite excessive. Fortunately at lower temperatures such as 25°C it is only 2 mA. Fig. 16.6c
reveals why the capacitive element is an integral part of the equivalent circuit. At V R 0.1 V
it is close to 9.2 pF, whereas at V R 10 V it has dropped to 3.4 pF.