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What is the minimum load resistance ($R_L$) required to maintain an output voltage of 10 V in the zener diode circuit?
What is the minimum load resistance ($R_L$) required to maintain an output voltage of 10 V in the zener diode circuit?
- 100 Ω (correct)
- 10 Ω
- 150 Ω
- 40 Ω
To keep the output voltage at 10 V, what is the maximum current ($I_{zmax}$) through the zener diode?
To keep the output voltage at 10 V, what is the maximum current ($I_{zmax}$) through the zener diode?
- 15 mA
- 30 mA
- 20 mA (correct)
- 10 mA
Given the series resistance of 1 kΩ and input voltage of 40 V, what is the total current ($I$) flowing through the circuit when $R_L$ is at its maximum value?
Given the series resistance of 1 kΩ and input voltage of 40 V, what is the total current ($I$) flowing through the circuit when $R_L$ is at its maximum value?
- 60 mA
- 40 mA
- 30 mA
- 50 mA (correct)
What happens to the output voltage if the load resistance ($R_L$) is decreased below the minimum required value?
What happens to the output voltage if the load resistance ($R_L$) is decreased below the minimum required value?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the load resistance ($R_L$) and zener diode current ($I_z$) in the circuit?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the load resistance ($R_L$) and zener diode current ($I_z$) in the circuit?
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Minimum Load Resistance (RL)
Minimum Load Resistance (RL)
The smallest resistance value for the load (RL) that will maintain a stable output voltage of 10V.
Maximum Zener Current (Izmax)
Maximum Zener Current (Izmax)
The highest amount of current allowed to flow through the zener diode to maintain a 10V output voltage.
Zener Diode Parallel Regulator
Zener Diode Parallel Regulator
A circuit that uses a zener diode to maintain a constant output voltage across a load, regardless of input voltage or load changes.
Input Voltage (Vi)
Input Voltage (Vi)
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Zener Voltage (Vz)
Zener Voltage (Vz)
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Series Resistance (Rs)
Series Resistance (Rs)
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Maximum Load Resistance (RLmax)
Maximum Load Resistance (RLmax)
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Output Current (IL)
Output Current (IL)
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Zener Diode Current (Iz)
Zener Diode Current (Iz)
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Total Current (I)
Total Current (I)
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Study Notes
Zener Diode Parallel Regulator Circuit
- Circuit diagram provided (Figure 2)
- Input voltage (Vi): 40 V
- Zener voltage (Vz): 10 V
- Series resistance (Rs): 1 kΩ
- Maximum load resistance (RLmax): 150 Ω
Calculations
- Minimum Load Resistance (RL): The question asks for the minimum load resistance that will maintain a 10V output voltage. This information is not present in the provided data.
- Maximum Zener Current (Izmax): The question also asks for the maximum zener current that will sustain the 10V output voltage. This information is not present in the provided data.
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Test your understanding of the Zener diode parallel regulator circuit. This quiz includes calculations related to minimum load resistance and maximum Zener current to maintain a specific output voltage. Dive deep into the details of voltage regulation and circuit analysis.
