Which outcome results when exceeding the maximum allowable reverse voltage in a silicon PN junction diode?

💡 Explanation

Exceeding reverse voltage causes avalanche breakdown because high electric fields accelerate electrons, causing impact ionization, which creates more carriers; therefore, massive reverse current flows rather than gradual increase due to minority carriers.

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