Which outcome occurs when a voltage spike exceeds ceramic capacitor's dielectric strength?

💡 Explanation

When voltage exceeds dielectric strength, dielectric breakdown occurs, forming a conductive path which damages ceramic structure, leading to permanently reduced capacitance due to shorts and material degradation. Therefore capacitance decreases, rather than resistance change, resonance shift or lifespan increase which follow temperature related stress.

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