Failure modes of p-n junction devices running high current?

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From: Bradley T Banko
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1992 00:21

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I am curious to know how p-n junction devices in high (?, 1 amp) forward
current mode over time.  We have an 11 year old infrared laser diode
which has just melted down.  How do p-n junctions age and fail?

Thanks.  Please respond by email.

Brad Banko
b-banko@uiuc.edu


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