Physics Semiconductor Electronics P -N Junction and Semiconductor Diode / Semiconductor Devices MCQ (Single Correct)

Zener diode is used as

A
Half wave rectifier
B
Full wave rectifier
C
ac voltage stabilizer
D
dc voltage stabilizer

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C

For a wide range of values of load resistance, the current in the zener diode may change but the voltage across it remains unaffected. Thus the output voltage across the zener diode is a regulated voltage.

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