Which consequence results when high energy electrons populate the conduction band within a Zener diode?

💡 Explanation

Augmented Zener breakdown current occurs because high energy conduction electrons gain sufficient kinetic energy due to the electric field to participate in impact ionization. This creates more electron-hole pairs; therefore, the reverse current increases rather than decreasing, generating option C.

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