Physics Semiconductor Electronics P -N Junction and Semiconductor Diode / Semiconductor Devices MCQ (Single Correct)

On increasing the reverse bias to a large value in a PN-junction diode, current

A
Increases slowly
B
Remains fixed
C
Suddenly increases
D
Decreases slowly

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The correct answer is:
C

After a large reverse voltage is PN-junction diode, a huge current flows in the reverse direction suddenly. This is called Breakdown of PN-junction diode.

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