Which electrical overstress event causes dielectric breakdown within a MOSFET junction?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric breakdown occurs because exceeding the gate-source voltage causes the gate oxide to experience an electric field beyond its breakdown strength. This is dielectric breakdown, therefore, the gate ruptures rather than the channel failing or temperature being the primary factor.

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