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A reverse biased zener diode when operated in the breakdown region works as
PhysicsSemiconductorsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2023 (18 May Shift 1)
Options:
  • A an amplifier
  • B an oscillator
  • C a voltage regulator
  • D a rectifier
Solution:
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The correct answer is: a voltage regulator
In the breakdown region, a reverse biased zener diode works as a voltage regulator.

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