Question

A general propose diode is more likely to suffer an avalanche breakdown rather than a Zener breakdown because:

• A. It is lightly doped.
• B. It is heavily doped.
• C. It has weak covalent bonds
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A It is lightly doped.

A general propose diode is more likely to suffer an avalanche breakdown rather than a Zener breakdown because It is lightly doped.