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EFFET AVALANCHE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- avalanche multiplication effect
1, record 1, English, avalanche%20multiplication%20effect
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- avalanche effect 2, record 1, English, avalanche%20effect
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Impact ionization and avalanche multiplication of electrons and holes in the presence of a large electric field. The excess energy is given off to generate an electron-hole pair through a band-to-band transition. This generation process causes avalanche multiplication in semiconductor diodes under high reverse bias: As one carrier accelerates in the electric field it gains energy. The kinetic energy is given off to an electron in the valence band, thereby creating an electron-hole pair. The resulting two electrons can create two more electrons which generate four more causing an avalanche multiplication effect. Electrons as well as holes contribute to avalanche multiplication. 1, record 1, English, - avalanche%20multiplication%20effect
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- effet d'avalanche
1, record 1, French, effet%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet qui se manifeste par l'augmentation rapide des porteurs de charge lorsqu'un champ électrique intense agit sur un semi-conducteur. 1, record 1, French, - effet%20d%27avalanche
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Vacuum Tubes (Electronics)
- Semiconductors (Electronics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electron avalanche
1, record 2, English, electron%20avalanche
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- avalanche effect 1, record 2, English, avalanche%20effect
correct
- avalanche 2, record 2, English, avalanche
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rapid generation of a current flow with reverse-bias conditions as electrons sweep across a junction with enough energy to ionize other bonds and create electron-hole pairs, making the action regenerative. 3, record 2, English, - electron%20avalanche
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tubes et lampes (Électronique)
- Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- avalanche électronique
1, record 2, French, avalanche%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- effet d'avalanche 1, record 2, French, effet%20d%27avalanche
correct, masculine noun
- avalanche 2, record 2, French, avalanche
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réaction cinétique déclenchée par une infime partie d'un ensemble en équilibre potentiel instable. 3, record 2, French, - avalanche%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'effet d'avalanche est utilisé dans les transistors commutateurs, et dans les transistors pour générateurs d'impulsions. 3, record 2, French, - avalanche%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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