Re: which component has exponential i-v characteristics down to 1 pA?

From: Tim Wescott (tim_at_wescottnospamdesign.com)
Date: 11/25/04 

Date: Thu, 25 Nov 2004 13:17:26 -0800

Phil Hobbs wrote:
>
> You might try using an ordinary display LED. I've measured them to have
> leakages of less than 50 fA over -5V to +0.5 V, so they don't go ohmic
> near zero bias the way silicon diodes do. Make sure you keep it in the
> dark!
>

Just as you would your Engineers, if you were a manager. Make sure to
tell them that the company is doing "just great" from time to time. 

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Tim Wescott
Wescott Design Services
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