The manufacturer's data sheet entry that lists how much the power rating of a device must be reduced is the
A) maximum power dissipation.
B) reverse breakdown voltage.
C) power production factor.
D) derating factor.

Question

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The derating factor is the percentage by which a device's maximum power rating must be reduced to ensure safe operation under specified conditions. Therefore, the entry that lists this reduction is the derating factor.

The Manufacturer's Data Sheet Entry That Lists How Much the Power