Avalanche breakdown is due toA. Collision of minority charge carriersB. Increases in depletion layer thicknessC. Decreases in depletion layer thicknessD. None of these

Avalanche breakdown is due toA. Collision of minority charge carriersB

1.	Avalanche breakdown is due toA. Collision of minority charge carriersB. Increases in depletion layer thicknessC. Decreases in depletion layer thicknessD. None of these
Answer» Correct Answer - A At high reverse voltage, the minority charge carriers, acquires very high velocities. These by collision break down the covalent bonds, generating more carriers. This mechnism is called Avalanche breakdown.

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