What is Zener Diode?
Zener Diode is recognized as a semiconductor device which allows the flow of current in both directions (forward and reverse). It is a diode which works in reverse bias conditions. It enables current to flow from anode to cathode. It is used as a voltage regulator. It provides a stable reference voltage.
For the working of Zener diode, impurities of high level are added to the semiconductor material which makes it even more conductive. Due to the addition of these impurities to the semiconductor material, the depletion region of the diode becomes very thin. Due to heavy doping, whenever we applied even a small voltage, the intensity of the electric field increases across the depletion region.
Applications of Zener Diode
Zener diode is a type of semiconductor diode that operates in the reverse breakdown region, allowing it to maintain a nearly constant voltage across its terminals over a wide range of currents. Zener diodes are used for precise voltage regulation and stabilization in electronic circuits. In this article, we are going to learn about the real life applications of Zener Diode.
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