Which tunneling consequence explains semiconductor diode reverse current?

💡 Explanation

Electrons tunnel through energy gaps due to high electric fields. The Zener effect causes reverse current, because electrons can overcome the band gap, therefore current flows, rather than blocking under normal reverse bias.

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