Which outcome occurs when static electricity exceeds the reverse voltage rating of an LED?

💡 Explanation

Dielectric punch-through occurs because a high reverse voltage applied across the LED's depletion region exceeds the breakdown strength of the semiconductor material, therefore creating a conductive path and destroying the device, rather than thermal issues or electromigration.

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