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What is the minimum load resistance ($R_L$) required to maintain an output voltage of 10 V?
What is the minimum load resistance ($R_L$) required to maintain an output voltage of 10 V?
What is the maximum current ($I_{zmax}$) through the zener diode necessary to keep the output voltage at 10 V?
What is the maximum current ($I_{zmax}$) through the zener diode necessary to keep the output voltage at 10 V?
Given the input voltage of 40 V and the zener voltage of 10 V, what is the total current ($I$) flowing through the circuit when the load resistance is 150 Ω?
Given the input voltage of 40 V and the zener voltage of 10 V, what is the total current ($I$) flowing through the circuit when the load resistance is 150 Ω?
What role does the series resistance ($R_s$) play in the zener diode regulator circuit?
What role does the series resistance ($R_s$) play in the zener diode regulator circuit?
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If the maximum load resistance is 150 Ω, what effect does increasing the load resistance to 200 Ω have on the output voltage?
If the maximum load resistance is 150 Ω, what effect does increasing the load resistance to 200 Ω have on the output voltage?
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Study Notes
Zener Diode Parallel Regulator Circuit
- Input Voltage (Vi): 40 V
- Zener Voltage (Vz): 10 V
- Series Resistance (Rs): 1 kΩ
- Maximum Load Resistance (RLmax): 150 Ω
- Output Voltage (Vo): 10 V (a constant value)
- Minimum Load Resistance (RL): Needs to be calculated
- Maximum Zener Current (Izmax): Needs to be calculated
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Test your understanding of Zener diode parallel regulator circuits with this quiz. You'll face questions on input voltage, Zener voltage, series resistance, and load resistance calculations. Prepare to reinforce your knowledge of voltage regulation principles!
