Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

For which diode current constant throughout the diode even for reverse bias

  1. Varactor Diode

  2. PIN diode

  3. ZENER diode

  4. Tunnel Diode

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Explanation

Tunnel diodes exhibit a unique property due to quantum mechanical tunneling - they maintain relatively constant current characteristics even in reverse bias conditions. This is because tunnel diodes have a very narrow depletion region and heavily doped p and n regions, allowing significant tunneling current in both forward and reverse bias. Unlike Zener diodes which conduct only at breakdown voltage, tunnel diodes conduct continuously.