Which mechanism causes increased drain current in nanoscale MOSFETs?

💡 Explanation

Quantum tunneling causes gate leakage in nanoscale MOSFETs because the gate oxide width is thin enough for electrons to tunnel through, therefore increased drain current results from electrons appearing where they should not, rather than resistance effects predominating.

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