Practice Zener Voltage Regulator Performance (11.4) - CHARACTERIZATION OF DIODE CIRCUITS
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Zener Voltage Regulator Performance

Practice - Zener Voltage Regulator Performance

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a Zener diode in a circuit?

💡 Hint: Think about voltage stability.

Question 2 Easy

Why is a series resistor used with a Zener diode?

💡 Hint: Consider overheating and damage.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a Zener diode do in reverse bias?

Blocks current
Conducts current
Maintains constant voltage

💡 Hint: Think about its unique purpose.

Question 2

True or False: The series resistor in a Zener circuit is used to increase the Zener voltage.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when too much current flows.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You have a Zener diode rated at 12V. If your maximum load current is 40mA and the input voltage varies from 15V to 20V, calculate the suitable series resistor to protect the Zener.

💡 Hint: Identify values for V_Z = 12V, I_L = 40mA, and adjust for I_Z.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the performance of your Zener regulator. If the output voltage drops significantly under high load conditions, what modifications can you make?

💡 Hint: Explore the balance between load regulation and heat management.

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