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REVERSE BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-01-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
CONT

A conventional solid-state diode will not allow significant current if it is reverse-biased below its reverse breakdown voltage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
CONT

La tension inverse de claquage varie entre 10 et 1000 volts suivant le type de diode. L'emballement thermique qu'entraîne la tension de claquage détruit la diode dans la plupart des cas.

Spanish

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