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The reverse voltage at which a diode's reverse current rises sharply is the:
ASaturation voltage
BBreakdown voltage
CCut-in voltage
DBarrier potential
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Breakdown voltage
At the breakdown voltage the reverse current suddenly increases even for a slight rise in bias.
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