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

Avalanche breakdown is due to

A
Collision of minority charge carrier
B
Increase in depletion layer thickness
C
Decrease in depletion layer thickness
D
None of these

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At high reverse voltage, the minority charge carriers, acquires very high velocities. These by collision break down the covalent bonds, generating more carriers. This mechanism is called Avalanche breakdown.

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