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The leakage current in a crystal diode is due to _________________?

Correct answer: A. minority carriers

  • A. minority carriers
  • B. majority carriers
  • C. junction capacitance
  • D. none of the above

Explanation

Reverse leakage current is produced by thermally generated minority carriers crossing the reverse-biased junction. Majority carriers are blocked by the depletion barrier.

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