Zener Diode: Construction and Biasing Quiz
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What happens when the cathode of the Zener Diode is connected to the positive terminal and the anode is connected to the negative terminal?

  • Reverse biasing (correct)
  • Forward biasing
  • Breakdown biasing
  • No biasing

    • What is the Zener Diode also known as?

  • Forward diode
  • Reverse diode
  • Conventional diode
  • Breakdown diode (correct)

    • In which biasing condition does the Zener Diode operate like a conventional PN Junction diode?

  • Breakdown biasing
  • Reverse biasing
  • Forward biasing (correct)
  • No biasing

    • How is the construction of the Zener Diode different from that of a conventional PN Junction diode?

    <p>There is no difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the applications of a Zener Diode?

    <p>Regulated power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the doping level of a Zener Diode compare to that of a conventional PN Junction diode?

    <p>Doping level is lower in Zener Diode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what biasing condition does a Zener Diode operate?

    <p>Reverse biasing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the Zener Diode if impurities are added to it?

    <p>It becomes inoperable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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