What is the type of breakdown that occurs in a Zener diode having break-down voltage (6 V)?

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NA

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Avalanche breakdown only

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Zener breakdown only

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Avalanche breakdown where breakdown voltage is below 6 V and Zener breakdown otherwise

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Zener breakdown where breakdown voltage is below 6 V and Avalanche breakdown otherwise

1.	What is the type of breakdown that occurs in a Zener diode having break-down voltage (6 V)?
A.	Avalanche breakdown only
B.	Zener breakdown only
C.	Avalanche breakdown where breakdown voltage is below 6 V and Zener breakdown otherwise
D.	Zener breakdown where breakdown voltage is below 6 V and Avalanche breakdown otherwise
Answer» E.

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