For a p-n junction diode, breakdown voltage occurs when (a) reverse bias is decreased (b) reverse bias is not changed (c) reverse-bias is increased (d) forward bias is increased

Answer: (c). In reverse bias only a tiny saturation current flows. When the reverse voltage is increased to the breakdown value, the current rises sharply (Zener or avalanche breakdown). So the answer is (c) reverse bias is increased.

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P-N Junction Diode

For a p-n junction diode, breakdown voltage occurs when

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Answer: (c)

In reverse bias only a tiny saturation current flows.
When the reverse voltage is increased to the breakdown value, the current rises sharply (Zener or avalanche breakdown).
So the answer is (c) reverse bias is increased.

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