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Below about 5.6 V, the Zener breakdown voltage has what temperature coefficient?
ANegative
BPositive
CNot defined
DAlways zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Negative
The tunnelling-dominated breakdown below 5.6 V falls as the temperature rises, a negative coefficient.
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