Which malfunction indicates excessive reverse saturation current at BJT junction?

💡 Explanation

Thermal runaway occurs because increased temperature raises the reverse saturation current, leading to increased power dissipation via positive feedback, therefore producing progressively higher temperatures rather than stable operation under reverse bias at the junction.

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