Avalanche Multiplication Factor Calculator

✖Applied Voltage refers to the external voltage that is intentionally applied across a circuit or a device.ⓘ Applied Voltage [V_a]			+10% -10%
✖Avalanche Breakdown Voltage is the specific voltage at which this avalanche process occurs.ⓘ Avalanche Breakdown Voltage [V_b]			+10% -10%
✖Doping Numerical Factor is a phenomenon where high-energy carriers (electrons or holes) gain enough energy from the applied electric field.ⓘ Doping Numerical Factor [n]			+10% -10%

✖Avalanche Multiplication Factor represents the ratio of the total number of charge carriers created by impact ionization to the original number of charge carriers that initiated the avalanche process.ⓘ Avalanche Multiplication Factor [M]

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Avalanche Multiplication Factor Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor)
M = 1/(1-(V_a/V_b)^n)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Avalanche Multiplication Factor - Avalanche Multiplication Factor represents the ratio of the total number of charge carriers created by impact ionization to the original number of charge carriers that initiated the avalanche process.
Applied Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Applied Voltage refers to the external voltage that is intentionally applied across a circuit or a device.
Avalanche Breakdown Voltage - (Measured in Volt) - Avalanche Breakdown Voltage is the specific voltage at which this avalanche process occurs.
Doping Numerical Factor - Doping Numerical Factor is a phenomenon where high-energy carriers (electrons or holes) gain enough energy from the applied electric field.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Applied Voltage: 20.4 Volt --> 20.4 Volt No Conversion Required
Avalanche Breakdown Voltage: 22.8 Volt --> 22.8 Volt No Conversion Required
Doping Numerical Factor: 24 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

M = 1/(1-(V_a/V_b)^n) --> 1/(1-(20.4/22.8)^24)

Evaluating ... ...

M = 1.07445169426442

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

1.07445169426442 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

1.07445169426442 ≈ 1.074452 <-- Avalanche Multiplication Factor

(Calculation completed in 00.020 seconds)

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Avalanche Multiplication Factor Formula

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Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor)
M = 1/(1-(V_a/V_b)^n)

What triggers avalanche multiplication?

Avalanche multiplication occurs when a semiconductor device, like a diode, is subjected to a reverse-biased voltage exceeding the breakdown voltage. This causes impact ionization, leading to the multiplication of charge carriers.

How to Calculate Avalanche Multiplication Factor?

Avalanche Multiplication Factor calculator uses Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor) to calculate the Avalanche Multiplication Factor, The Avalanche Multiplication Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the total number of charge carriers (electrons or holes) created by impact ionization to the original number of charge carriers. Avalanche Multiplication Factor is denoted by M symbol.

How to calculate Avalanche Multiplication Factor using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Avalanche Multiplication Factor, enter Applied Voltage (V_a), Avalanche Breakdown Voltage (V_b) & Doping Numerical Factor (n) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Avalanche Multiplication Factor calculation can be explained with given input values -> 1.074452 = 1/(1-(20.4/22.8)^24).

FAQ

What is Avalanche Multiplication Factor?

The Avalanche Multiplication Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the total number of charge carriers (electrons or holes) created by impact ionization to the original number of charge carriers and is represented as M = 1/(1-(V_a/V_b)^n) or Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor). Applied Voltage refers to the external voltage that is intentionally applied across a circuit or a device, Avalanche Breakdown Voltage is the specific voltage at which this avalanche process occurs & Doping Numerical Factor is a phenomenon where high-energy carriers (electrons or holes) gain enough energy from the applied electric field.

How to calculate Avalanche Multiplication Factor?

The Avalanche Multiplication Factor formula is defined as the ratio of the total number of charge carriers (electrons or holes) created by impact ionization to the original number of charge carriers is calculated using Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor). To calculate Avalanche Multiplication Factor, you need Applied Voltage (V_a), Avalanche Breakdown Voltage (V_b) & Doping Numerical Factor (n). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Applied Voltage, Avalanche Breakdown Voltage & Doping Numerical Factor and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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