Question

In a reverse-biased $p-n$ function, When the applied bias voltage is equal to the breakdown voltage, then

• A. current remains constant while voltage increases sharply
• B. voltage remains constant while current increases sharply
• C. current and voltage increase
• D. current and voltage decrease

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

voltage remains constant while current increases sharply

Answer 2

In a reverse biased $p-n$ junction, when the applied bias voltage is equal to the breakdown voltage, then voltage remains constant while current increases sharply.