avalanche noise

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avalanche noise [′av·ə‚lanch ‚nȯiz]

(electronics)

A junction phenomenon in a semiconductor in which carriers in a high-voltage gradient develop sufficient energy to dislodge additional carriers through physical impact; this agitation creates ragged current flows which are indicated by noise.

The noise produced when a junction diode is operated at the onset of avalanche breakdown.

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