Practice Zener Diode and Breakdown Mechanisms - 2.8 | 2. PN Junction Diode and Applications | Electronic Devices 1
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Question 1

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What is a Zener diode?

💡 Hint: Think about how it conducts when reverse biased.

Question 2

Easy

What is Zener breakdown?

💡 Hint: Recall the low voltage range for Zener diodes.

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Question 1

What do Zener diodes primarily function as?

  • Rectifiers
  • Voltage regulators
  • Switches
  • Amplifiers

💡 Hint: Consider the key applications of Zener diodes.

Question 2

True or False: Zener breakdown occurs at high voltages.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the voltage range for Zener diodes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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