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Thermal runaway is_________(a) an uncontrolled positive feedback(b) a controlled positive feedback(c) an uncontrolled negative feedback(d) a controlled negative feedbackI had been asked this question in an interview for job.My doubt stems from Thermal Runaway topic in section Transistor Biasing and Thermal Stabilization of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct option is (a) an uncontrolled POSITIVE feedback

To elaborate: Thermal runaway is a SELF destruction process in which an increase in temperature creates such a CONDITION which in turn increases the temperature again. This uncontrolled RISE in temperature causes the component to get damaged.



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