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A zener diode is normally used in a reverse bias condition. A current limited voltage source is connected to the zener, often just a resistor to a voltage source, and the zener conducts and maintains the voltage at its design voltage, within specification and temperature limits.
In the forward bias condition, the zener acts very much like an ordinary diode, but its primary value is in the reverse bias condition.
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How is zener diode different from a conventional diode or ideal diode?
zener diode :zener diode operates under reverse bias voltageideal diode :ideal diode operates under forward bias voltage
Zener diode operates In an extremely high forward bias?
False, a zener diode is normally operated reverse biased in breakdown.
Zener diode works in what condition?
breakdown condition
What is Zener resistance of the Zener diode?
zener resistance of a zener diode is the resistance of the zener diode but which is the resistance of a diode
A zener diode operates in?
In a reverse bias higher than the break down voltage.
Zener diode with its forward biase?
acts like a normal diode in forward biased condition
What is the difference between an ideal zener diode and practical zener diode?
Zener diode is heavily doped pn junction diode.
Does zener diode utilize a larger current?
A zener diode, in the reverse bias condition, presents a higher voltage. The current, however, is a function of the supplying circuit.
What is the difference between rectifier diode and zener diode?
A: They are both diodes. The difference lies in the application. A rectifier is used to rectify AC current into pulsating current. The zener diode is used to regulate a voltage source to the zener voltage when connected in the reverse direction. ************************************************************** If you look at the characteristic curves of a rectifier diode and a zener diode, you will see that they are similar, but the reverse curve of the zener has a much sharper bend at what is called the "knee". It is at this point on the zener's curve at which it operates.
Does a zener diode acts as a switch?
A zener diode cannot be used as switch.
Who invented the zener diode?
Dr. Clarence Melvin Zener of Southern Illinois University invented the zener diode.
What is the function of zener?
zener diode is a revers bias diode which used for voltage regulation.
