Which effect restricts the current flow through oxide?

💡 Explanation

Significant quantum tunneling limits the current through thinning gate-oxide layers because electrons directly pass through the barrier rather than overcoming it via thermionic emission or other means. Therefore, tunneling is more relevant at thinner oxides, rather than dielectric breakdown at higher voltages.

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