Which risk increases when gallium arsenide photodiodes experience high reverse bias?

💡 Explanation

Avalanche breakdown is triggered by high reverse bias. Because the electric field accelerates electrons facilitating impact ionization thereby causing further electron generation. Therefore, increased photocurrent results, rather than quantum tunnelling, under extreme reverse voltage.

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