E&M: anyone knows what this equation is?

[phyin]

I_c = A [ e^{(qV_b)/kT} -1]

A is a constant

How can i derive it? Where can I find more about this equation? Online source would be great.

 

[berkeman]

I_c = A [ e^{(qV_b)/kT} -1]

A is a constant

How can i derive it? Where can I find more about this equation? Online source would be great.

It's the Shockley Diode Equation:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode#Shockley_diode_equation

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[phyin]

you sir are a life saver!