Semiconducting Devices Question 204
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.
