Which consequence results when excessive reverse voltage persists across a rectifier diode's P-N junction?

💡 Explanation

Avalanche breakdown occurs because high reverse voltage accelerates minority carriers, causing impact ionization near the P-N junction, therefore increasing current abruptly rather than maintaining a stable reverse current due to increased resistance.

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