alleryStart learning →Lightly doped diodes break down mainly through which effect?
AAvalanche effect
BTunnelling only
CHall effect
DSkin effect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Avalanche effect
Light doping gives a thicker depletion layer, so avalanche dominates and breakdown exceeds 5.6 V.
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