Electronic Devices Question 118

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

[MP PMT 1994; BHU 2002]

Options:

A) Increases slowly

B) Remains fixed

C) Suddenly increases

D) Decreases slowly

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

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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