Thermal run away of a transistor occurs when – McqOptions

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1.	Thermal run away of a transistor occurs when
A.	heat dissipation from transistor is excessive
B.	transistor joints melt due to high temperature
C.	there is excessive leakage current due to temperature rise
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

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