In case of a p-n junction diode at high value of reverse bias, the current rises sharply…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Semiconductor Electronics
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
- cut-off voltage
- Zener voltage
- inverse voltage
- critical voltage
Answer
(B) Zener voltage
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