Which outcome occurs when an avalanche photodiode's (APD) silicon crystal exceeds its bias threshold?

💡 Explanation

Avalanche multiplication occurs because, above the bias threshold, impact ionization initiates a chain reaction. This causes rapid carrier multiplication within the silicon crystal; therefore increased gain, rather than increased noise, occurs under these conditions.

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