Which outcome results from electron quantum tunneling in semiconductor devices?

A)Increased leakage current reduces efficiency✓

B)Enhanced conductivity lowers device resistance

C)Increased band gap widens depletion region

D)Accelerated electron flow increases power

💡 Explanation

Increased leakage current is caused by electrons tunneling through potential barriers because quantum tunneling allows electrons to pass through classically forbidden regions; therefore, leakage causes decreased efficiency rather than enhanced conductivity under normal operating biases.

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Which outcome results from electron quantum tunneling in semiconductor devices?

💡 Explanation

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