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Secondary breakdown is a particularly important limitation associated with many power?

  • ABJTs
  • BIdeal capacitors
  • CLED indicators only
  • DQuartz crystals
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Correct Answer: A. BJTs
Explanation: Power BJTs can suffer localized current crowding and thermal instability called secondary breakdown, which restricts their safe operating area.
Reference: Standard power electronics: BJT secondary breakdown
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