MCQ
In $P-N$ junction, avalanche current flows in circuit when biasing is
- AForward
- ✓Reverse
- CZero
- DExcess
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Reverse
b
(b)At a particular reverse voltage in $PN-$junction, a huge current flows in reverse direction known as avalanche current.
(b)At a particular reverse voltage in $PN-$junction, a huge current flows in reverse direction known as avalanche current.
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