2.8 - Zener Diode and Breakdown Mechanisms
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Practice Questions
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What is a Zener diode?
💡 Hint: Think about how it conducts when reverse biased.
What is Zener breakdown?
💡 Hint: Recall the low voltage range for Zener diodes.
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What do Zener diodes primarily function as?
💡 Hint: Consider the key applications of Zener diodes.
True or False: Zener breakdown occurs at high voltages.
💡 Hint: Think about the voltage range for Zener diodes.
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A circuit using a Zener diode is connected to a 12V power supply with a Zener voltage of 5V. What will happen if the input voltage exceeds 5V?
💡 Hint: Consider how Zener diodes maintain voltage.
Propose a circuit that utilizes both Zener and avalanche breakdown in a practical scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about when breakdown types occur.
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