Avalanche Multiplication Factor Formula

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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. Check FAQs
M=11-(VaVb)n
M - Avalanche Multiplication Factor?Va - Applied Voltage?Vb - Avalanche Breakdown Voltage?n - Doping Numerical Factor?

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1.0745Edit=11-(20.4Edit22.8Edit)24Edit
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Avalanche Multiplication Factor Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
M=11-(VaVb)n
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
M=11-(20.4V22.8V)24
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
M=11-(20.422.8)24
Next Step Evaluate
M=1.07445169426442
LAST Step Rounding Answer
M=1.0745

Avalanche Multiplication Factor Formula Elements

Variables
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.
Symbol: M
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Applied Voltage
Applied Voltage refers to the external voltage that is intentionally applied across a circuit or a device.
Symbol: Va
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Avalanche Breakdown Voltage
Avalanche Breakdown Voltage is the specific voltage at which this avalanche process occurs.
Symbol: Vb
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Doping Numerical Factor
Doping Numerical Factor is a phenomenon where high-energy carriers (electrons or holes) gain enough energy from the applied electric field.
Symbol: n
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Avalanche Multiplication Factor?

Avalanche Multiplication Factor evaluator uses Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor) to evaluate 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 evaluate Avalanche Multiplication Factor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Avalanche Multiplication Factor, enter Applied Voltage (Va), Avalanche Breakdown Voltage (Vb) & Doping Numerical Factor (n) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Avalanche Multiplication Factor

What is the formula to find Avalanche Multiplication Factor?
The formula of Avalanche Multiplication Factor is expressed as Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor). Here is an example- 1.074452 = 1/(1-(20.4/22.8)^24).
How to calculate Avalanche Multiplication Factor?
With Applied Voltage (Va), Avalanche Breakdown Voltage (Vb) & Doping Numerical Factor (n) we can find Avalanche Multiplication Factor using the formula - Avalanche Multiplication Factor = 1/(1-(Applied Voltage/Avalanche Breakdown Voltage)^Doping Numerical Factor).
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