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14.Semiconductor Electronics
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Why is there a sudden increase in current in Zener diode ?

A

due to rupture of bonds

B

resistance of depletion layer becomes less

C

due to high doping

D

none of the above

Solution

When Zener diode is connected in reverse bias, as applied voltage reaches at Zener breakdown voltage, due to rupture of bonds there is a sudden increase in current in Zener diode.

Standard 12
Physics

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