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OBJECTIVES
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Diodes manufactured to operate in
breakdown region are called BREAKDOWN
diodes.
Invented by “C.Zener”
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Known to ….
We have already discussed PN junction
diode in previous lessons
Present topic ZENER DIODE is similar to
conventional PN junction diode .
It has different mechanism to work which
enables it to have its special applications
We will now see these features
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VI CHARACTERISTICS OF ZENER
DIODE
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FORWARD BIAS CHARACTERSTICS
Anode cathode
V
Fig 1. zener diode in forward bias
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FORWARD BIAS
CHARACTERSTICS
IF(mA)
VF(V)
Cutin voltage
Fig2. Forward bias charactersticas of zener diode
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FORWARD BIAS CHARACTERSTICS
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REVERSE BIAS CHARACTERSTICS
Anode cathode
V
Fig 3. Zener diode in Reverse bias
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REVERSE BIAS CHARACTERSTICS
ZenerBreakdown
VR(V)
Vz
Reverse Bias
IR (uA)
Fig 4. Reverse Bias characterstics of zener diode
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REVERSE BIAS CHARACTERSTICS
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VI CHARACTERISTICS
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SPECIFICATIONS OF ZENER DIODE
Specifications of 1n746 zener diode.
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SPECIFICATIONS OF ZENER DIODE
Specifications of 1n746 zener diode.
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QUIZ
a) works differently
b) works same as pn diode
c) enters in break down
d) none of the above
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QUIZ
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QUIZ
• rectifier
• filter
• amplifier
• regulator
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QUIZ
• Reverse bias
• Forward bias
• Any way
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SUMMARY
We have discussed :
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Frequently asked questions
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