Within a microcontroller's ADC input protection circuit, which outcome occurs when input voltage exceeds clamping diode forward voltage?

💡 Explanation

Input overvoltage causes the clamping diode to conduct; this is called forward conduction, therefore a large current flows to VCC or ground, rather than damaging the ADC input, because the low diode dynamic resistance limits the voltage swing.

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