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Zener diode as a voltage regulator |
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Answer» Answer: Zener diodes are widely used as voltage references and as shunt regulators to regulate the voltage ACROSS small CIRCUITS. When CONNECTED in parallel with a VARIABLE voltage source so that it is reverse biased, a Zener DIODE conducts when the voltage reaches the diode's reverse breakdown voltage. |
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