Question is ⇒ In a semiconductor avalanche breakdown occurs when, Options are ⇒ (A) reverse bias exceeds the limiting value, (B) forward bias exceeds the limiting value, (C) forward current exceeds the limiting value, (D) potential barrier is reduced to zero, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ In a semiconductor avalanche breakdown occurs when, Options are ⇒ (A) reverse bias exceeds the limiting value, (B) forward bias exceeds the limiting value, (C) forward current exceeds the limiting value, (D) potential barrier is reduced to zero, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	In a semiconductor avalanche breakdown occurs when
A.	reverse bias exceeds the limiting value [Correct Answer]
B.	forward bias exceeds the limiting value [Wrong Answer]
C.	forward current exceeds the limiting value [Wrong Answer]
D.	potential barrier is reduced to zero [Wrong Answer]
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