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.Alternate Answer
I-V characteristic
insigniticant change in the (reverse) bias voltage across the Zener diode (and hence the load) even for large changes in current.
I-V characteristic
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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