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Normally too higher voltage burns the diode.

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When operating as a voltage regulator the breakdown in a Zener diode occurs due to which effect?

avalanche


What is breakdown voltage of diode?

The critical value of the voltage, at which the breakdown of a P-N junction diode occurs is called the breakdown voltage.The breakdown voltage depends on the width of the depletion region, which, in turn, depends on the doping level. The junction offers almost zero resistance at the breakdown point.


What is the forward breakdown voltage for in4007 diode?

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What are the types of breakdown region in diode?

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Does diode spoil during breakdown?

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What is the breakdown voltage of 1N4007 diode?

The reverse breakdown voltage of the 1N4007 diode is 1000 volts.


What will a Zener diode do at breakdown voltage?

A Zener Diode will continue to show its breakdown characteristics until it gets fried...for example a 5 volt zener will get fried at a breakdown voltage of about 6 volts..this happens because of the large amount of current flowing through the small diode which unfortunately the diode cannot handle.


What indicate 1 in 1N4007 diode?

general purpose diode with 1000V reverse breakdown.


Does the material of the diode depends on break down voltage?

A Germanium diode has a much lower breakdown voltage than a silicone diode.


Zener diode works in what condition?

breakdown condition


What is the value of the breakdown voltage for zener diode?

It depends on the particular diode. They come in all different values.


Why does a rectifier diode is not operated in breakdown voltage?

The breakdown voltage of a diode is the minimum voltage at which it conducts in both directions. If you have a 100-volt rectifier diode (1N4002) and you wire it into a 110v circuit, it will flow current in both directions and you'll get no rectification.