1. P-N junction forward bias characteristics

Determine the forward bias characteristics of a specific P-N Junction diode. The diagram in figure 1 shows the arrangements for the voltage and current measurements. First, complete the current measurements for the voltage steps given in table 1. Plot the data generated in table 1 (preferably using Microsoft Excel). Extrapolate the straight-line part of the graph to intercept the voltage axis and estimate the turn on voltage for the diode tested. Can you estimate the resistance of this diode? How do the results in this experiment align with the theory of the operation of this device?