Which threshold change leads to thermal runaway in bipolar transistors?

💡 Explanation

Increased thermal generation current induces higher collector current due to the transistor's *current gain*, because higher current raises temperature, creating a positive feedback loop. Therefore temperature escalates uncontrollably, rather than stabilizing, causing failure.

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