Which outcome occurs when a diode's reverse voltage increases, nearing VRRM?

💡 Explanation

Avalanche breakdown increases transient current leakage in a diode because high reverse voltage ionizes atoms causing a surge in current. Therefore, breakdown potential increases leakage rather than stabilizing capacitance, because leakage increases at VRRM.

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