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- 22 Dec 2018
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- 28 May 2026
Explanation
The current passing through a Zener diode is controlled primarily by the external resistor connected in the circuit, which limits the current to prevent damage. While power dissipation is a factor in diode operation, it does not directly limit the current like the external resistance does.
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Practice related questions from the same subject.
- 1.A power supply exhibits a voltage regulation of 1%. Given that the voltage at no load is 20 V, what is the voltage when the supply is fully loaded?
- 2.In a regulated power supply setup, two identical 15 V Zener diodes are connected in series, and the input DC voltage is 45 V. If each Zener diode has a maximum current rating of 300 mA, what value of series resistor should be used?
- 3.What happens to the Zener current when there is no load current flowing?
- 4.A power source provides a maximum current of 0.5 A at its full-load voltage of 20 V. What is the smallest load resistance that can be safely connected to this power supply?
- 5.What effect does a Zener regulator have on the ripple voltage in a power supply?
- 6.When does the Zener diode current reach its lowest value?
- 7.If two identical 15 V Zener diodes are connected in series, what will be the total regulated output voltage?
- 8.If the alternating current (a.c.) input voltage to a regulated or standard power supply rises by 5%, what is the approximate percentage change in the direct current (d.c.) output voltage?
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