Zenor breakdown in a semiconductor diode occurs when

Zenor breakdown in a semiconductor diode occurs when

Options

(a) Forward current exceeds certain value
(b) Reverse bias exceeds certain value
(c) Forward bias exceeds certain value
(d) Potential barrier is reduced to zero

Correct Answer:

Reverse bias exceeds certain value

Explanation:

Zener breakdown occurs in a semiconductor diode when reverse bias exceeds certain value.

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