For a forward- biased diode, as temperature increases, forward current also increases.

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As temperature increases, the thermal energy available to the charge carriers (electrons and holes) in a semiconductor increases, which enhances their ability to cross the junction. This results in an increase in the forward current for a given forward voltage.

For a Forward- Biased Diode, as Temperature Increases, Forward Current