A zener diode is designed to operate
- below its breakdown voltage.
- either above or below its breakdown voltage.
- above its breakdown voltage.
Explanation
A Zener diode is run in reverse bias at or above its breakdown (Zener) voltage, where it conducts heavily while holding a nearly constant voltage. This is exactly the region exploited for voltage regulation. Operated below breakdown it would simply block, providing no regulating action.
roshraj asking:
below its break down voltage it gives constant voltage....?
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dimky Posts: 514 01.08.2013 / 00:26
Below brake down voltage it has very high resistance.
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