Practice Part E: Zener Voltage Regulator Circuit (6.5) - CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS
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Part E: Zener Voltage Regulator Circuit

Practice - Part E: Zener Voltage Regulator Circuit

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a Zener diode?

💡 Hint: Think about voltage stability.

Question 2 Easy

Define line regulation.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens as input voltage fluctuates.

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Question 1

What does a Zener diode do in a voltage regulator circuit?

Provides high voltage
Maintains constant output voltage
Increases current

💡 Hint: Consider its role in voltage stability.

Question 2

True or False: Load regulation measures output voltage stability during changes in load current.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the load changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a Zener voltage regulator with a specified input range of 9V to 12V and a load of 100 ohms requiring a 5V output. Determine the appropriate values for R_S and the expected I_Z at no load.

💡 Hint: Remember to calculate I_Z using the maximum load scenario.

Challenge 2 Hard

Explain the effect on output voltage if the load suddenly decreases after a stable Zener voltage is established.

💡 Hint: Consider current behavior under varying load conditions.

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