Forward Bias, Reverse Bias and their effects on Diodes
This results in a very small leakage current, typically in the range of nanoamperes (nA) or microamperes (μA), flowing through the diode under reverse bias conditions. Leakage Current Flow in Reverse Bias. In a reverse-biased diode, the current flow is extremely small and is referred to as the leakage current or reverse saturation current.