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There is a breakdown voltage and avalanche voltage for a diode. What's the difference? I couldn't really find any distinct difference. Could you please help me? Thanks.
The zener effect is predominant for breakdown voltages less than 4 V, the avalanche effect is predominant for breakdown voltages greater than 6 V, and both effects are present between 4 and 6 V. Originally, people thought the zener effect was the only breakdown mechanism in diodes. For this reason, the name "zener diode" came into widespread use before the avalanche effect was discovered. All diodes optimized for operation in the breakdown region are therefore still called zener diodes.
Breakdown voltage is a generic term for the voltage at which a diode can no longer reverse block and starts to conduct. The avalanche effect is one of the internal diode mechanisms that can determine the breakdown voltage.There is a breakdown voltage and avalanche voltage for a diode. What's the difference? I couldn't really find any distinct difference. Could you please help me? Thanks.
Breakdown voltage is a generic term for the voltage at which a diode can no longer reverse block and starts to conduct. The avalanche effect is one of the internal diode mechanisms that can determine the breakdown voltage.