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<p>In electronics, an <b>avalanche diode</b> is a <a href="page.php?w=diode">diode</a> (made from <a href="page.php?w=silicon">silicon</a> or other  <a href="page.php?w=semiconductor">semiconductor</a>) that is designed to experience <a href="page.php?w=avalanche_breakdown">avalanche breakdown</a> at a specified reverse bias <a href="page.php?w=voltage">voltage</a>. The junction of an avalanche diode is designed to prevent current concentration and resulting hot spots, so that the diode is undamaged by the breakdown. The avalanche breakdown is due</p><p>
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