Which of the following properties of a Zener diode makes it suitable for use as a voltage regulator?
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A Zener diode is specifically designed to operate in the reverse breakdown region. In this region, once the Zener voltage is reached, the voltage across the diode remains remarkably constant, even when the current flowing through it changes significantly.
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