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The forward voltage of a silicon Schottky diode at ordinary current levels is commonly lower than that of a silicon PN diode mainly because of its?

AMetal-semiconductor majority-carrier conduction mechanism
BMuch larger band gap
CRequired avalanche operation
DOptical emission

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Correct Answer: A. Metal-semiconductor majority-carrier conduction mechanism

Explanation: Schottky junction conduction is a majority-carrier process and typically gives a lower forward drop than an ordinary silicon PN diode at comparable current.

Reference: Standard electronics: Schottky forward voltage

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