Question
Name the semiconductor device that can be used to regulate an unregulated dc power supply. With the help of I-V characteristics of this device, explain its working principle.
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Answer
Zener diode.
insigniticant change in the (reverse) bias voltage across the Zener diode (and hence the load) even for large changes in current.
Alternate Answer
insigniticant change in the (reverse) bias voltage across the Zener diode (and hence the load) even for large changes in current.
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