Such a diode only lets current pass in one direction. It is used in a variety of electronic circuits. One possible application is as a first step to convert AC to DC.
The difference between the pn-junction diode and the zener diode is that the pn-junction diode is used for rectification while the zener diode is used for rectification and stabilization. Also, the zener diode can function in the breakdown region while the pn-juntion diode can not function in that regime.
another name for diode is "pn" junction.
diode is unipolar
zener diode
The use of the pn diode is for rectification. It can also be used as a switch.
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Zener diode is heavily doped pn junction diode.
what is the difference between reverse characteristics of zener diode and a practical diode ?
because that the tunnel diode is a standard pn junction diode in many respect except its highly doped pn junction so it has some characteristics in the negative resistance region another that its a standard diode
We use pn junction diode in rfctification as a rectifier becase it allows current to flow in one direction only, i.e. in forward biase only , and stop current to flow in reverse baised. thats why we use pn junction diode in rectification.
Application of pn junction diode: 1.)It Can be utilized as rectifier as a part of DC Power Supplies. 2.)In Demodulation or Detector Circuits. 3.)In clasping systems utilized as DC Restorers 4.)In section circuits utilized for waveform era. 5.)As switches in computerized rationale circuits.
semiconductor diode with out a pn junction.