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Determine the maximum and minimum values of load current for which the Zener diode shunt regulator will maintain regulation when VIN=24V and R=500Ω. The Zener diode has a VZ=12V and (IZ)MAX=90mA.(a) 40mA, 0mA respectively(b) 36mA, 5mA respectively(c) 10mA, 6mA respectively(d) 21mA, 0mA respectivelyI got this question in an interview for internship.My question comes from Voltage Regulation Using Zener Diode topic in chapter Application of Diodes of Electronic Devices & Circuits

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The correct answer is (d) 21mA, 0MA respectively

The best I can explain: The current through the resistance R is given by, I=(VIN-VZ)/R= (24-12)/500=24mA. (IL)MAX=I-(IZ)MIN=24-3=21mA .This current is LESS than (IZ)MAX. So, we assume that all the input current flows through the Zener diode. Under this condition,(IL)MIN is 0mA.



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