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← ScienceIn a flash memory chip, which consequence results from electrons exceeding insulation's limit?
A)Data corruption via quantum tunneling✓
B)Reduced transistor switching speed
C)Increased power consumption marginally
D)Unpredictable gate oxide breakdown randomly
💡 Explanation
Data corruption occurs due to quantum tunneling of electrons through the insulation because the electric field exceeds material's bandgap; therefore, electrons enter unintended cells, rather than creating transistor malfunction under nominal conditions or elevated heat.
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