Zener Diodes

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What Type of Diode is s Zener Diode

A special Diode

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When a Zener operates in forward bias, what does is operate like?

A regular Diode

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What is the Voltage drop of a Zener when operating in Forward Bias

Voltage Drop is .7 Volts

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What happens when a Zener Diode is operated in reverse Bias

it operates in the reverse breakdown region without being damaged

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What is the reverse breakdown region voltage also know as?

Zener Voltage or the Zener Region

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Is a Zener Diode an AC or DC Device

The Zener Diode is a DC device

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IS the Zener Diode connected in Series or Parallel

The Zener Diode is connected in Parallel

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What is the PIV of a Zener Diode?

The PIV = Rating of the Diode

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Draw and Label a Zener Diode

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A zener Diode is also know as a

Breakdown Diode

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Zener diodes are semiconductor devices that allow current to flow in ____ directions but specialize in current flowing in _______

  • allow current to flow in Both Directions

  • specialize in current flowing in Reverse

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