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COMEDK · Physics · 30. Semiconductors

In case of a \(p-n\) junction diode at high value of reverse bias, the current rises sharply. The value of reverse bias is known as

  1. A cut-in
  2. B zener voltage
  3. C inverse voltage
  4. D critical voltage
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(B) zener voltage

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In case of a \(p\) - \(n\) junction diode at high value of reverse bias voltage, the current rises sharply due to zener breakdown. At zener voltage, zener breakdown occurs and current rises sharply.