Which consequence results when a highly doped semiconductor experiences breakdown?

💡 Explanation

Zener breakdown causes reverse conduction, because when the electric field is high, electron quantum tunneling promotes electrons directly from the valence band to the conduction band, therefore reverse current flows, rather than thermal effects dominating.

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